Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP

You need someone on your side to advocate for your family and hold the negligent parties responsible for their actions and decisions. Even victims’ insurance companies may try to offer lowball settlements that do not adequately cover injuries, damages, and financial losses. At Meirowitz & Wasserberg, our attorneys are skilled negotiators and will make certain insurance companies don’t take advantage of you. If a fair settlement can’t be negotiated and your case goes to trial, we will skillfully litigate for the best possible verdict.

New Jersey State Law sets its statute of limitations at two years for injuries occurring at the time of the accident; there are some exceptions for minor children. For wrongful deaths, the two-year statute of limitations begins at the time the accident victim becomes deceased.

Insurance companies will often try to lowball settlement offers or circumvent having to pay anything at all. For this reason, anyone in a collision with a truck in the tristate area should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney who understands the laws associated with New Jersey. Trucks can be as much as 20 to 30 times larger than a car, and individuals not in the trucks tend to suffer far more injuries and fatal accidents than those who are. Victims often sustain injuries that result in high medical bills, ongoing medical treatments, rehabilitation, surgeries, lost wages, and loss of consortium. People who have lost their loved ones can often recover funeral costs and other expenses.

Drivers who are careless and bypass rules set by the federal government and trucking industry. Employers that circumvent rules in the name of saving money or time (e.g., poorly maintained trucks) Cargo loading workers who don’t safely do their jobs. Manufacturers of the truck or its parts for defects that cause accidents. Truck maintenance teams, if they do not perform or skip appropriate repairs or maintenance. Vendors providing services to carriers who didn’t perform due diligence Newark City, Essex County, or hired contractors that were negligent in highway design or maintenance

You can receive compensation for your injuries as long as you are no more than 50% at fault in the accident. This is called the modified comparative fault rule. If you share fault in the accident, compensation you receive will be diminished proportionally to your share of fault.

You’re entitled to recover damages for the wrongful death of your family member. New Jersey wrongful death claims must be filed by an executor or personal representative. Families have the right to recover economic and non-economic damages,

Consulting with an experienced car accident attorney as soon as possible after an accident is crucial. New Jersey law stipulates a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury victims. In the event of a wrongful death, claimants have two years from the date of the decedent’s death to file a lawsuit.

Once you receive a personal injury settlement, your attorney will work with the parties involved to obtain the documentation and signatures required to finalize the case. Settlements are typically paid out within six weeks. Outstanding medical and repair bills are paid first. Afterward, your attorney will receive payment for their services as agreed upon upfront. The remaining amount will be yours to keep.

Approximately 95% to 96% of personal injury cases end in settlement, meaning that the parties involved in the lawsuit come to an agreement for damages. The remaining cases go to trial, and a judge or jury must make a decision on liability and appropriate monetary compensation.

New Jersey has a comparative fault rule, meaning that damages may be recovered up to the extent that the victim was not at fault. Thus, if a judge finds that the victim was 25% at fault for the accident, they may receive up to 75% of the damages that would have otherwise been available to them.

If your injury was the fault of the City of Newark or the State of New Jersey, you may file a personal injury lawsuit against them. The Torts Claim Act requires that all claims be filed within 90 days of the accident. The State of New Jersey has six months to review and respond to any claims.

A personal injury attorney can work to understand the facts of your case and determine who may be at fault for your injuries. In a car accident, you’ll likely be able to sue the other driver if they were negligent. In the event of a truck accident, you may be able to hold the driver’s employer responsible for damages. Additionally, you may be able to sue the manufacturer if faulty brakes or another defect contributed to the accident.

Meirowitz & Wasserberg operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are no upfront fees. You’re not responsible for attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. After we secure a settlement or jury verdict in your favor, we will receive a percentage of any damages that we’re able to recover on your behalf.

In New Jersey, surviving family members can seek compensation for their resulting losses due to the death of their relative. Damages are limited to loss of income, reasonable funeral and medical expenses, and loss of services.

If you’re injured as the result of another’s negligence, you may pursue various types of damages, including: Economic Damages, Non-Economic Damages, Punitive Damages.