New Jersey Personal Injury Attorney

How The Goldwater Law Firm Can Help With Your Injury Case

We are a widely recognized law firm with a strong reputation for helping victims recover compensation. We put victims’ needs first and understand how badly they need to recover fair compensation based on their expenses and losses. We have strategic partnerships with some of the largest and most successful firms across the country, allowing us to help people in all 50 states.

When someone comes to us scared, angry, or frustrated about their case and unsure of what to do to get justice, we provide a free consultation. We can connect them with a co-counsel near them who will handle their case based on contingency fees. They will never need to pay upfront costs to hire an attorney to manage their case.

Our team is well-resourced, and we ensure our law firm partners have access to a network of experts and specialists to help support each case. This includes investigators, accident reconstructionists, medical experts, and more. Contact us today to learn how we can help you.

A New Jersey Lawyer Can Help With Your Injury Case

The personal injury attorneys from our law firm partners in New Jersey can handle a wide range of case types. If you were hurt by someone else’s negligence, our co-counsels can likely handle your case. Some of the most common types of injury claims they file include:

Car Accidents in New Jersey

New Jersey follows a no-fault insurance law known as the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA). This law requires injured drivers to first turn to their Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance coverage after a car accident, regardless of who caused it. However, they may be able to sue an at-fault driver in certain cases.

It is also important to understand that New Jersey follows modified comparative negligence laws based on N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1. If a victim contributed to causing an accident or injuries, they may only be able to recover a portion of their total expenses and losses.

Truck Accidents in New Jersey

Truck accidents often cause more serious injuries because of the size and weight of commercial big rigs. These cases are also typically more complex because of the number of potentially liable parties and the necessary knowledge of federal and state trucking laws, including FMCSA regulations and state laws.

Under the state’s vicarious liability laws, the driver’s employer—often a trucking company or another large corporation—is typically liable for injuries a driver causes.

Motorcycle Accidents in New Jersey

Unlike most other types of traffic accidents, motorcycles are not covered by PIP policies. Injured motorcyclists must pursue claims against at-fault parties to recover compensation for their injuries, expenses, and other damages. In these cases, the claim is most commonly against another driver who failed to yield, ran a red light, merged without warning, or otherwise violated a traffic law.

Since motorcycles offer little protection, many riders are severely injured. This makes it even more important to recover fair compensation in these cases.

Many New Jersey Injury Victims Receive Care in the State’s Level I Trauma Centers

When New Jersey accidents cause serious or catastrophic injuries, victims may require extensive efforts to stabilize them, surgery or other treatment, extended inpatient care, and rehabilitation. Some serious or catastrophic injuries that could occur in a negligence accident include:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Spinal cord injuries
• Severe fractures and crush injuries
• Amputations
• Severe burns
• Internal organ injuries
• Internal bleeding
• Severe lacerations and bleeding
• Permanent disfigurement
• Loss of vision or hearing

New Jersey has three state-designated Level I Trauma Centers:​

• University Hospital in Newark, serving northern New Jersey
• Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick
• Cooper University Hospital in Camden, serving southern New Jersey

There is also Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune. This is the state’s first Level I Pediatric Trauma Center.

These facilities provide the necessary care and support for those with the most serious injuries. Some victims go directly to these hospitals via ambulance or medevac after an accident. Others are stabilized at a local hospital and then transferred to a designated trauma hospital. These costs can be astronomical, but you can include them in your demand for damages.

What Are the Recoverable Damages in a New Jersey Personal Injury Case?

When you work with an injury attorney from one of our law firm partners, your attorney will gather documentation of your injuries, costs, and future care needs. This evidence will be essential in seeking and recovering a fair payout based on the damages you suffered.

You may qualify to recover money for a wide range of damages, including:

• Treatment, rehabilitation, and other costs related to injury care
• Care and support costs for future medical needs
• Lost income until you can return to work
• Loss of earning ability if you cannot return to work
• Repair of damaged personal property
• Pain and suffering
• Disability and disfigurement
• Trauma, anxiety, and depression

When an accident victim suffers fatal injuries and passes away, the executor or administrator of their estate can file a wrongful death claim on behalf of their loved ones. This could allow surviving family members to recover compensation for damages such as:

• Their funeral and burial expenses
• The cost of treatment and related expenses from their injuries
• The loss of financial support from their expected income in the future
• The cost of paying for household services they used to handle
• The loss of companionship and guidance

Contact our team to get started today or learn more about the money you may qualify to recover. We provide free consultations and can connect you with a law firm partner near you.

What Steps Will a New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer Take to Win My Case?

Our co-counsels know what it takes to protect your rights and recover fair compensation for you in your negligence case. You can count on your attorney to navigate the claims process, including building a compelling case, while you continue your treatment and heal from your physical injuries.

Each case is different and requires a unique approach and case strategy. Some of the tasks they will need to navigate could include:

• Investigating the incident or accident
• Gathering evidence, such as police reports, medical records, and witness statements
• Identifying all potentially liable parties
• Consulting experts, such as accident reconstructionists and medical professionals
• Assessing your damages, including both economic and non-economic losses
• Presenting a strong case and demanding fair compensation
• Negotiating with insurance companies for a possible settlement
• Filing a lawsuit if necessary
• Conducting discovery, including depositions, interrogatories, and document requests
• Representing you in court if the case goes to trial
• Securing a settlement or verdict and ensuring you receive the money

Throughout this process, you can continue your treatment, therapies, and healing. Your attorney will ensure you can focus on getting better and reaching maximum medical improvement while they build your case and handle the insurance companies.

When Should I Consider an Attorney for My New Jersey Personal Injury Case?

Reach out to the Goldwater Law Firm as soon as possible after your accident. We can quickly review your case and connect you with one of our co-counsels. The earlier you have an attorney representing you, the better. They will ensure your rights remain protected, and you do not have to deal with the insurance companies calling and making lowball offers.

They will also take steps to preserve evidence that might not be available later. This could be a critical step in your case, especially if video of the incident is available.

Per N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2, most cases have a two-year deadline to sue. However, you might have more or less time based on the circumstances of your case. Your lawyer can explain the timeline for your claim after they review your case.