At Ginsberg & O’Connor, we know that recovering from an injury is difficult enough without having to worry about how you will support your family and pay your medical bills. Our Burlington County personal injury attorneys are civil trial lawyers who work aggressively for individuals throughout New Jersey who the carelessness or recklessness of others has injured.
We help clients get the personal injury compensation they need in order to get their lives back on track after a tragic injury. We have successfully recovered compensation for people throughout New Jersey injured in a wide range of cases, including:
Major Accidents And Injuries
- Catastrophic injuries: We have the resources to ensure our clients have access to immediate and long-term medical care they need.
- Wrongful death: If you have lost a loved one in any type of accident, we will make sure you and your family are protected for the future.
Personal Injury Claims
- Slip-and-falls: If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall on someone else’s property, make sure you have access to the proper medical care you need.
- Dog bites: Animal owners in New Jersey are responsible for the actions of their pets. So if a dog has attacked you or someone you love, you do have recovery options.
- Nursing home abuse and neglect: Family members are often the first people to notice signs of nursing home abuse, so if you have any suspicions, let us help.
- Defective products: Manufacturers are accountable for products that cause injury, from pharmaceuticals and household products to automotive defects.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Car accidents: Working with outside experts, we will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the factors that led to your accident.
- Trucking accidents: Due to the size disparity between tractor-trailers and other vehicles, truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries.
- Motorcycle accidents: These cases usually involve serious injuries and minimal insurance coverage; be sure you have an experienced lawyer to help with your recovery.
Work Injury Claims
- Workers’ compensation: All New Jersey workers are protected by workers’ compensation. We can help ensure you get the full extent of the coverage you deserve.
- Workplace accidents: If someone besides your employer or co-worker was responsible, you may be able to sue that third party (in addition to receiving workers’ comp).
- Construction site accidents: Construction workers face some of the most dangerous work conditions in the country. Make sure you explore your full recovery options.
The Statute of Limitations on Injury Claims in New Jersey
In New Jersey, there is a statute of limitations for personal injury claims. The law establishes a two-year limit. This starts on the day the injury occurs, or on the day the person discovers it, if at a later date. They then have two years to start a case seeking financial compensation from the responsible party.
It is often best not to wait for the statute of limitations to run, but to act quickly and file a claim immediately. However, there are situations in which this is not possible.
For instance, someone may not have believed that they suffered severe injuries. Still, it came to light during later medical appointments that their injuries were actually much more substantial than they thought. If it has only been a few months, people sometimes assume that it is already too late to start a personal injury claim. However, under New Jersey law, they do have a full two years.
It is also important to consider the long-term impact of injuries, which may not be apparent immediately. For instance, if someone suffers a spinal cord injury, they may hope to make a full recovery with physical rehabilitation and medical care. But after a year, they may realize that they are going to have a lifelong disability and that they may never recover some of the mobility they had before the accident. This significantly changes their situation, and they may need to seek substantial compensation for these long-term costs. They can still do so if they are within the two-year window.
Accident victims should visit their doctor, consult their insurance policy, file a claim if necessary, and gather as much documentation and evidence as they can. This can include medical records showing the severity of injuries or the projected impact on their lives, along with police reports and witness statements to demonstrate who was at fault in the accident. It is best for people to do this right after the event so they have the necessary evidence to support a claim, even if they do not start their case until later.
Why Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
- To protect your rights — Insurance companies may delay payment, downplay compensation, or deny your claim entirely. An attorney represents you and only you. Our job is to assert your legal rights and guide you through the legal process.
- To ease your burdens — Dealing with claims adjusters yourself is stressful and risky. Our attorneys can deal directly with insurance companies on your behalf and help you address medical bills and related legal matters while your case is pending.
- To hold them accountable — The other party and their insurance company may deny fault — or even blame you! A personal injury lawyer can establish the other party’s negligence and their legal duty to you. Our lawyers can also identify the liability of any third parties that may apply.
- Research shows that claimants without legal representation typically receive lower compensation. Our attorneys know how to calculate and justify damages, including future medical expenses, loss of earning capacity, and pain and suffering, to obtain the full value of your case.
- Professional negotiators — Personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee. They don’t get paid unless they recover compensation for you. We have the incentive to maximize the value of your case, and we know what legal strategies and documentation will yield the best result.
Why It’s Important to Hire an Experienced Trial Lawyer
Most personal injury cases settle out of court. So why do you need a trial lawyer? The obvious answer is that your case could be the one that goes to a jury. If the insurance company plays hardball, you need to know that your attorney will not cave in. Attorneys who rarely try cases may take a low settlement to avoid the courtroom. We try about 20 cases every year.
Even if your case never gets to a jury, it may involve discovery motions, hearings, and pretrial conferences in front of a judge. Having a trial attorney who understands court procedure and is prepared to go the distance protects your interests and gives you better leverage for a favorable out-of-court settlement.
Skilled Assistance for Personal Injury Cases
Gary Ginsberg is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. That is a recognition of having proven skills and results in courtroom litigation. See examples of verdicts and settlements our trial lawyers have obtained for clients. Call toll-free at 856-727-1991, or contact us online.