QUESTION
Can I sue a business if I sprained my ankle from a fall in their building?
Asked on Feb 23rd, 2016 on Personal Injury - New Jersey
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I fell on the steps inside a movie theater. Lighting was low, theater was extremely small, steps were not well illuminated and it appeared to be more of a ramp with no railing. the entire aisle only had 3 low steps, far apart. Can I sue the theater, if so, what can I expect to get from it?
1 ANSWER
Medical Malpractice Attorney serving Cherry Hill, NJ
Partner at
Stopper Lopez Law
In order to maintain a case against the theater you will have to show that the theater either created, or allowed to exist, a condition that caused your fall. Trip and Fall cases are very fact specific, usually requiring a picture of the scene for an attorney to properly evaluate. If the conditions where dangerous than the theater may be held liable. As far as what to expect, compensation for pain and suffering will depend on many factors including length of treatment, final diagnosis of premanency etc. Probably best to consult an attorney in your area.
Answered on Feb 25th, 2016 at 12:29 PM