New Jersey Personal Injury

"Our courts exist so that innocent victims may be made whole for the injuries they have sustained at the hands of others." 
Justices Long, Zazzali & Albin in the case of Buono v. Scalia, 179 NJ 131, 150 (2004). 

"Finis Origine Pendet", Roman Poet, Manilus
Translation  -- The end depends on the beginning

    Are you injured in New Jersey by the negligent or intentional act of another?

Liability - Who was at fault?

     New Jersey personal injury law requires an examination of the liability of those responsible for causing your injuries. Each case is different. Liability means responsibility or fault of others for your injury often by negligent conduct. A determination of liability often requires investigation to gather necessary facts to prove your case. A person acts negligently, and is therefore liable for foreseeable injuries, when he fails to use reasonable care under all the circumstances confronting him or her to avoid a foreseeable harm. The standard involves comparing the actions of an objectively prudent person to the actions of the person who caused your injury.

Damages - What are they?

     New Jersey personal injury law allows recovery for injuries or "damages" sustained by the negligent conduct of others. Many factors affect the level of recovery. An examination of your injuries requires an assessment of the nature and severity of your injuries. The nature and severity of your injuries often requires the assistance of experts. An evaluation of your damages flowing from the act of another is a critical part of the case creating the entire picture of how you have suffered. The entire picture often includes medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering with the amount of any verdict or settlement dependent on the overall nature and severity of your injuries. The final damage award seeks to restore you, via monetary compensation, for the injuries and harms that you have suffered.

Types of Personal Injury Cases

     Some of the types of personal injury cases in New Jersey include:

What to do if you are injured:

1.                  Seek medical treatment immediately;

2.                  If you  are treated at an emergency room, contact your primary physician for a thorough medical examination when you are released;

3.                  If you injury is visible, document it immediately with photographs;

4.                  If you are injured on someone’s property, notify them as soon as possible;

5.                  Compile a list with the names, addresses and telephone numbers for all witnesses;

6.                  Compile a brief summary of what occurred including the date and time of the accident, the exact location, and all pertinent facts;

7.                  Consult an attorney before you provide any statement to any insurance company.

      The successful prosecution of a personal injury case in New Jersey requires continual interaction between lawyer and client. In addition, you need an attorney who will aggressively develop your case for a fair and just damage recovery.