New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyers
Experienced New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyers – Barry R. Eichen, Eichen, Crutchlow, Zaslow, LLP
Barry Eichen is a partner and shareholder in his New Jersey firm. He is among New Jersey’s most experienced and respected trial lawyers with over 30 years in practice and multiple wins for clients over $1 million. Eichen leads a small team of personal injury lawyers able to provide dedicated, one-on-one guidance for each client.
Many personal injury victims in New Jersey choose to work with Eichen, Crutchlow, Zaslow, LLP because they offer:
- Dedicated personal injury services with a focus on New Jersey clients
- A small practice with time and resources to spend on each client
- Experience negotiating and litigating
- Multiple multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements
- Experience helping clients with all kinds of personal injury cases
New Jersey Law Office Headquarters
New Jersey residents can reach Eichen, Crutchlow, Zaslow, LLP at one of three offices, including in Edison:
40 Ethel Road
Edison, NJ 08817
Do I Really Need a New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you have suffered injuries from an accident, you may feel like you can work with the insurance company and get a fair deal. Or, you may be unsure what your other options are or if a lawsuit makes more sense. For these reasons and others, it’s best to work with a New Jersey personal injury lawyer. They can do several things to make your situation easier:
- Explain your options and the New Jersey laws that apply
- Evaluate your case to determine which option is best
- Provide expert advice based on years of experience working with personal injury clients
- Communicate and negotiate with the insurance company
- Litigate in court if necessary to get you the damages you deserve
- Recover maximum damages for the harm and injuries you suffered
Keep in mind that reputable personal injury firms offer clients free initial consultations. Don’t worry about the cost just to get some advice. If you decide to hire a firm, they should offer contingency payment to owe them nothing until you get a settlement or jury award.
How to Work with Your New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer
Once you have chosen the right lawyer to handle your case, it’s important to work with them to get the best outcome. The lawyer is the expert and will do most of the work, but they need your cooperation to win your case.
When you meet with your lawyer, bring everything they request. Your lawyer will probably want to see:
- Any police reports from the incident
- Witness notes on the incident along with contact information
- Contact information for the person or company responsible for the incident
- Insurance information for those responsible
- Physical evidence from the scene, such as photos or video
- Your medical records related to the incident
- Medical bills
- Information about your job and income and missed time from work due to the accident
Important Personal Injury Laws in New Jersey
It’s important to have a basic understanding of the laws in New Jersey that will impact your ability to file a successful lawsuit:
- Time limits on filing
The statute of limitations in New Jersey for personal injury lawsuits is two years. You have two years from the time of the incident to file. If a government agency is responsible for your injuries, the time limit is different and likely shorter.[1] - Limits on damages
New Jersey does not cap the amount of damages you can recover in a personal injury case. However, the state does follow comparative negligence. This means that if the other side proves you are partially to blame for the incident, the court must reduce damages awarded by that percentage. If they can show you are more than 50% to blame, you cannot recover any damages.[1] - Liability in car accidents
New Jersey is a “choice no-fault” system for car insurance. If you choose a no-fault insurance plan, you will seek compensation after an accident from your own insurer. Only in certain cases can you sue the other driver’s insurance. You may be able to sue them if you suffered significant injuries, such as a lost limb or another permanent injury.[2] - Dog bites
If a dog bites or attacks you in New Jersey, you do not need to prove the owner’s negligence. In other words, you don’t have to show that they knew the dog was aggressive or that they didn’t restrain it properly. If they own the dog, they are liable for injuries caused.[3]
In New Jersey, personal injury lawyers help victims of negligence seek justice and recover damages. If you have been harmed by someone else’s negligent actions or mistakes, contact a lawyer in the state for advice and representation.
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