New Jersey Personal Injury Law, Explained by Someone Who's Handled It for 40 Years

Report the accident, seek medical attention immediately even if you feel fine, and avoid giving recorded statements to the other driver's insurance company before speaking with an attorney. New Jersey is a no-fault state, which means your own PIP coverage pays initial medical bills — but if your injuries meet the threshold for a lawsuit, you may have a claim against the at-fault driver as well.

The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in New Jersey is two years from the date of the accident. Missing that deadline almost always means losing your right to recover. If a government entity is involved — a municipality, county, or state agency — you may have as little as 90 days to file a notice of tort claim.

Every case turns on its specific facts: the severity of your injuries, how they affect your daily life and earning capacity, the clarity of liability, and the available insurance coverage. There is no honest formula. What I can tell you is that cases handled by attorneys who are willing to take a case to trial typically resolve for more than those handled by firms that settle everything quickly.

I handle car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, rideshare accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall cases, dog bites, and workplace accidents where a third party — not your employer — is at fault. I do not handle workers' compensation claims, medical malpractice, or products liability cases.