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Understanding Personal Injury Law
Personal injury law allows individuals who have been harmed because of another person's negligence to seek financial compensation. These cases arise when a person or business fails to act with reasonable care and another person suffers injury as a result. Personal injury attorneys represent accident victims and help them recover damages for medical bills lost wages and pain and suffering.
In the United States personal injury claims are governed by state tort law. Victims may pursue compensation through insurance claims or civil lawsuits. Lawyers investigate accidents gather medical records interview witnesses and negotiate with insurance companies. Because insurers often attempt to minimize payouts, legal representation can significantly improve the chances of obtaining fair compensation.
Serious injuries may lead to long term medical treatment disability or permanent changes in lifestyle. Lawyers help ensure compensation accounts for current and future medical costs rehabilitation and lost earning capacity.
Common Personal Injury Cases
- Car and truck accidents
- Slip and fall incidents
- Workplace injuries
- Defective products
- Dog bites
- Medical malpractice
Each type of case requires evidence such as accident reports photographs medical records and expert testimony.
When You Should Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer
Victims should consider contacting a lawyer when injuries require medical treatment or when insurance companies dispute liability. Legal advice is especially important when injuries cause long term disability or significant financial loss.
How the Legal Process Works
- Initial consultation and case evaluation
- Investigation and evidence gathering
- Insurance negotiations
- Filing a lawsuit if necessary
- Settlement or trial
Cost of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
Most personal injury attorneys work on contingency fees meaning clients pay no upfront legal fees. Lawyers typically receive between twenty five and forty percent of the recovered settlement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a personal injury lawyer do?
Personal injury lawyers investigate accidents gather evidence negotiate settlements and represent clients in court.
How long do personal injury cases take?
Some cases settle within months while complex cases involving serious injuries may take years.
What compensation can victims recover?
Victims may recover damages for medical expenses lost wages rehabilitation costs and pain and suffering.
Do most cases go to trial?
Most personal injury claims settle before trial through negotiation.
When should I hire a lawyer?
It is best to contact a lawyer soon after an accident so evidence can be preserved and legal deadlines are not missed.
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Nicholas L. Krochta, Esq. joined Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq in the Spring of 2015. Nick is a graduate of the University of Scranton and Loyola University of Law School.. During his long legal career, Nick has represented clients that have suffered serious injuries while working and in their personal lives. Although he has extensive experience handling Personal Injury cases involving the negligence of third parties, he has dedicated himself over the last 25 years to the practice of Workers Compensation. He has developed an expertise in this area by appearing in Workers Compensation courts throughout the State of New Jersey. In doing so, Nick has built a strong reputation with both the Workers Compensation Judges and adversaries. In fact, he has been asked to lecture before other Workers Compensation practitioners and Judges on various issues directly affecting the representation of the injured worker.. Employees in New Jersey face many difficulties in the course of their employment, which can be very unique to our State. Nick has represented workers exposed to deleterious industrial substances, sometimes resulting in the catastrophic disease and illness. He is very aware of the fact that work-related injuries cause quality of life issues for the injured employee and their families. For this reason, Nick has dedicated himself to preserving the rights afforded the injured worker by the laws of the State of New Jersey.. Nick is at his best when the insurance carrier for the employer takes a position that attempts to restrict or take away the rights given under New Jersey law. He has utilized his expansive skills as a negotiator and litigator to accomplish these goals.. To this end, Nick cares a great deal about his clients’ futures and how they affect their individual families.
Mr. Pagliuca received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University in 1987. He attended Rider University where he received a Masters degree in Business Administration in 1991. He attended Widener University and received the degree of Juris Doctorate in 1994. He is licensed to practice law in New Jersey and is admitted to practice at the Federal and State levels in New Jersey. He is the Managing Partner at the Law Office of Gill & Chamas.. As a member of the American Association for Justice, National and New Jersey divisions, the New Jersey State Bar Association and Middlesex County Bar Association,. Mr. Pagliuca is a life long resident of New Jersey who concentrates his practice on all phases of personal injury, including construction site, workplace accidents and products liability cases with foreign defendants.
Mark graduated from Trenton State College, now known as the College of New Jersey, in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. While in college, he also played intercollegiate varsity football. He graduated from Rutgers University School of Law in Camden in 1990, and was admitted to the New Jersey State Bar that same year. While in law school, Mark served as an intern at the United States Attorneys Office, Civil Division, for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Upon graduation, Mark served as a Judical Law Cerk for the Honorable Herman L. Breitkopf, Assignment Judge for the Superior Court of New Jersey in Middlesex County. Since that time, Mark has represented clients in various types of serious personal injury matters arising out of motor vehicle and premises liability accidents, construction site accidents, as well as medical and nursing home malpratice cases. Mark is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as Certified Civil Trial Attorney. He is a past President of the Middlesex County Bar Association and a member of the exclusive American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a prestigious invitation only group of top trial attorneys. Mark has also been selcted as a New Jersey Super Lawyer every year from 1997 to the present. Mark has recovered multiple Milliion dollar settlements and verdicts.
Jeff Charney has been practicing personal injury law and workers’ compensation for over thirty years and has successfully handled thousands of negligence cases, bringing this extensive experience to his clientele.. Jeff Charney prides himself on his accessibility to this clients and either through the telephone or in person will always make himself available.. Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Automobile Accidents; Plaintiffs Personal Injury; Slip and Fall; Wrongful Death; Premises Liability; Workers’ Compensation; Medical Malpractice; Occupational Injuries; Products Liability.
Jonathan is personal injury trial attorney who focuses on accident victims. He represents those injured in automobile accidents, premises liability (slip and falls), construction accidents, and medical and legal malpractice cases. Mr. Holtz has recovered millions for his clients including a $1.175 million verdict in a Middlesex County automobile accident.. Mr. Holtz was appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court to serve on the District XII Ethics Committee. He is a contributing author for the New Jersey Law Journal, a contributing and a lecturer for the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE), New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ), and various other professional organizations. He has been interviewed by Law360 regarding issues in Personal Injury. He serves as a “Master of the Bench” and lecturer with the Richard J. Hughes American Inn of Court. He formerly served on the Insurance Defense Special Committee and the Business & Commercial Litigation Special Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association. He works with the Moot Court and Appellate Advocacy programs of Seton Hall University, School of Law.. Mr. Holtz has been selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list; has been selected to the AVVO “Superb” (highest) list; and is AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated. Mr. Holtz is a member of the Union County Bar Association and the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce.. Mr. Holtz has been certified as an Emergency Medical Technician and was a former volunteer first responder with the Tuckahoe Volunteer First Aid Squad. Mr. Holtz served as law clerk to the Honorable Alfonse J. Cifelli, J.S.C., New Jersey Superior Court, Essex County, Law Division, where he was certified in mediation and conciliation.
Mr. Gill graduated Magna Cum Laude from Rider University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. He attended the University of Richmond, where he graduated at the top of his class and received a Juris Doctorate in 1977. Mr. Gill was admitted to the Virginia bar prior to graduation from law school in 1977 and was also admitted to the New Jersey bar later that year. He is licensed to practice law in the United States District Court and Supreme Court of New Jersey.. In September of 1998, Mr. Gill earned the designation of "Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate" by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, the national accreditation organization of the American Bar Association. Mr. Gill is also a member of the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice, the American Bar Association, New Jersey Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association, Middlesex County Bar Association and Middlesex County Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Gill holds a civil trial certification from the National College of Advocacy and is certified as a Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.. Born and raised in Woodbridge, New Jersey, Mr. Gill now resides in Sea Bright. He is single and has three children. Mr. Gill founded the fifteen lawyer firm in 1986. He has practiced trial law in Woodbridge continuously since 1977 and has concentrated on the representation of accident victims for the past twenty years. Since 1977, Mr. Gill has tried hundreds of jury and non-jury trials to conclusion in the areas of general negligence, automobile negligence, medical malpractice and products liability. During that time, he has achieved many multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts on behalf of his clients.. Recognized statewide as an innovator in the field of demonstrative evidence and trial tactics, Mr. Gill is a also frequent lecturer on these and other related topics for the Association of Trial Lawyers of America both in New Jersey and on the national level.. Mr. Gill also received five (5) of New Jersey's Top 20 Personal Injury Awards from September 2008 until September 2009. Three of those five cases were listed in the Top 10. In these five cases alone, Mr. Gill accumulated nearly $50 million dollars for his clients.
I am a married father of 2 young children and love to be active outside the office. I belong to a Crossfit Gym(Box), enjoy endruance sports and proudly beat Amani Toomer's time in the 2010 NYC Marathon! I am also a big golfer and play in recreational sports leagues when the opportunity arises. I enjoy competition and understand how important it is to be able to stay active without chronic pain. This helps me relate to my clients who are often no longer so fortunate.
When I'm not practicing law, I run, swim, hike, and garden. I also have written a science fiction novel. I'm conducting research so that I can complete volume 2 and 3 of the trilogy.. Recently, I had the good fortune to meet students from NJIT who helped me produce a film titled, "Trouble in Paradise." It's a documentary about a Class Action that I filed in the Federal District Court of New Jersey against Draeger Safety Diagnostic, the manufacturer of the breath tester used to prosecute suspected drunk drivers in New Jersey. The film may be viewed at. In short, I have fun.
Michael Colacci, an esteemed attorney focusing on Personal Injury and Criminal Defense, earned his degree from Rutgers Law School. Following his graduation, he served as a law clerk for the Honorable Lisa M. Walsh, current Assignment Judge of Union County, where he gained invaluable experience working on a diverse array of criminal matters, encompassing violent crimes, drug offenses, and gang charges.. Having trained at the largest personal injury law firm in Central New Jersey, Michael has dedicated himself to refining his practice in personal injury and criminal defense cases. From 2018 to 2020, he served as a municipal prosecutor in three distinct Monmouth County municipalities, and currently appears as a municipal prosecutor for three Middlesex County municipalities, which includes his service as the sole prosecutor for the Borough of Middlesex.. Since 2021, Michael has been honored as a New Jersey Super Lawyers – Rising Star in Personal Injury – General, a prestigious recognition bestowed upon no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state.
I thoroughly embrace the role of client advocate and fighting for justice. Outside of fighting for the interests of my clients, I spend as much quality time as possible with my family. My wife and I met while we were both in graduate school. We have two children, a boy and a girl. My son is a creative musician and my daughter is a very disciplined athlete. I am also a fitness advocate and try to exercise at least 4 days a week.
I have been representing victims of accidents and medical malpractice for over 25 years. I have offices in New York and New Jersey. I strive to provide personal quality legal representation. I am a Past President of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and a Trustee of The Brooklyn Bar Association. I have obtained multiple seven figure verdicts and settlements for my clients and I regularly lecture on topics of continuing legal education in New York and New Jersey. Call me for a free consultation.
If you’ve been injured due to the negligence of another, call New Jersey personal injury lawyer, Dan T. Matrafajlo, for a free case analysis. Dan T. Matrafajlo is an experienced attorney regularly representing individuals involved in all types of car accident cases throughout central New Jersey.
Personally representing every injured client against Insurance Companies for over (25) years.. Eric represents people injured in accidents involving cars, buses, motorcycles, pedestrians, bicycles, dog bites, trucks, slip & fall, trip & fall and other instances when there is injury where another is at fault.. Every injured client has the right to have their voice heard in the legal system. Everyone needs an ally in battling the intimidating and coercive policies of the Insurance Industry. No one should have to go it alone. Eric has devoted his time to representing people who need a voice.. Eric grew up in Southern New Jersey. Prior to starting his own Law Firm, Eric worked for law firms in both Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Eric’s clients have benefitted from his hands on approach to every case. He has a deep knowledge of the law and years of experience that he brings to each case. Eric specializes in personal injury matters and has represented people all over the state of New Jersey. Eric is involved with the case from initial client sign up to its resolution by settlement, jury verdict or other disposition.. Eric has helped clients in obtaining millions of dollars in jury verdicts and settlements in his over (25) years of experience. Each person deserves to be heard and have a strong advocate representing their interests in court. This is especially true in cases where an injury has forever changed a person’s life because of its permanency . Eric’s firm will work hard to get you the maximum recovery for your pain, suffering, lost wages, physical and mental anguish. Eric also represents people in municipal court cases, workers compensation claims and business matters. There is no charge to you for your personal injury case unless you win.
Attorney Howard D. Popper has provided results-driven. legal counsel to individuals in New Jersey for more than a quarter of a century.. In recognition of his accomplishments, he has been selected as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an elite group representing less than one percent of all attorneys nationwide who have obtained million-dollar verdicts or settlements.. Attorney Popper dedicates the bulk of his practice to protecting accident victims, focusing on the needs of people who have suffered serious or catastrophic injury, or who have lost a loved one as the result of an accidental or wrongful death. He has built a strong reputation with colleagues and former clients, based on his commitment to get every dollar due his clients.. He recently secured a seven-figure settlement for a Sussex County woman who slipped and fell on ice in front of her rental house. In early 2011, he won a verdict in court in a case involving a bar’s responsibility for an alcohol-related motor vehicle accident.. As a testament to his reputation, attorney Popper has been appointed Special County Counsel to Morris County for more than 10 years.. To set up a meeting with a results-oriented New Jersey attorney, contact our office online or call us at . We will travel to the hospital or your home to meet with you if necessary.. There is no charge for your first consultation. We take all personal injury claims on a contingency basis. You will not incur legal fees unless attorney Popper recovers compensation for your losses