$775,000 settlement secured for shopper injured by parking‑lot pothole

When you head out on a shopping trip, the last thing you expect is a hazardous parking lot. Yet that is exactly what our client encountered—and why TeamLaw’s Howard  Wiener fought to make things right.

After finishing her purchases at a large New Jersey department store, our client returned to the parking lot to load her car. As she crossed the pavement, her foot plunged into a pothole. The sudden drop sent her crashing to the ground, causing immediate pain and an end to what should have been a routine shopping day.

The fall left our client with significant injuries:

• Lower back trauma requiring surgical intervention
• Left hip sprain/strain with ongoing discomfort
• Right ankle soft‑tissue injury affecting mobility

Medical bills mounted, daily activities became painful, and time away from work threatened her financial security.

Under New Jersey law, commercial landlords and store owners must inspect their premises and fix dangerous conditions they discover—or should discover—through reasonable care. Potholes, uneven pavement, depressions and loose blacktop are classic examples of hazards that trigger liability when injuries result.

If a person has been injured because a business allowed its parking lot to fall into disrepair, the person may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical expenses and rehabilitation
• Lost income and diminished earning capacity
• Pain, suffering and loss of quality of life

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The Result: $775,000 in Compensation for Hazardous Parking Lot Injury

Facing a meticulously prepared case and the prospect of trial, the property owner agreed to a $775,000 settlement. The compensation covers our client’s medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care—even as she continues rehabilitation.

Meet the Attorney Who Made It Happen

Howard  Wiener has spent five decades in New Jersey courtrooms and has taken more than 150 jury trials to verdict. Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney since 1995—a distinction held by only a small fraction of lawyers statewide—Howard’s reputation for tenacious advocacy often drives insurers to settle rather than face him before a jury.

At Team Law, we combine deep trial experience with the resources to investigate complex premises liability claims. Howard Wiener and our entire litigation team are dedicated to holding negligent property owners accountable and securing the results accident victims need to rebuild their lives.

Injured in a fall? Contact us today for a free consultation. Call 800‑TEAM‑LAW or fill out our online form to get started.