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Knowledge, experience, and dedication have brought the lawyers of The Epstein Law Firm to the forefront of their profession. From personal injury to civil litigation, they have built a strong record of success in achieving justice for their clients.
Our practice is diverse and well-established. Recognizing that every case is unique, we always begin by listening to you.
The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. has been successfully representing clients throughout New Jersey since 1973
Practical guidance and legal help for injured people and families in East Orange NJ and throughout Essex County NJ.
An unexpected injury can leave you dealing with pain, medical appointments, missed work, insurance questions, and uncertainty about what to do next. If another person, business, property owner, healthcare provider, manufacturer, or public entity may have caused the harm, you may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim under New Jersey law.
An East Orange NJ personal injury lawyer at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. can review what happened, identify potentially responsible parties and insurance coverage, preserve important evidence, and explain your legal options. The firm has represented clients throughout New Jersey since 1973 and offers a free case evaluation.
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Many personal injury cases are based on negligence. Generally, the injured person must establish that the defendant failed to use the level of care required under the circumstances, that this failure caused the injury, and that the injury resulted in compensable losses.
The governing rules depend on the incident. A traffic collision, dangerous property condition, dog bite, defective product, workplace accident, and medical malpractice claim may involve different legal standards and evidence. An unfavorable outcome does not by itself prove negligence, and no person or business is automatically liable simply because an injury occurred.
New Jersey also uses modified comparative negligence. An injured person’s compensation may be reduced according to that person’s share of responsibility. If the injured person is found more responsible than the defendant or the combined defendants, recovery may be barred. Fault is determined from the specific evidence—not merely from what an insurer alleges.
The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. handles serious injury claims arising from many circumstances, including:
Some incidents create more than one potential claim. For example, a person injured while working may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits while also having a separate claim against a negligent driver, property owner, contractor, or equipment company. The available options depend on who caused the injury and the relationships among the parties.
Your health comes first. After obtaining appropriate medical care, consider these practical steps:
Tell The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. what happened and learn how the firm may be able to investigate your claim. Call (201) 231-7847 or request a free case evaluation.
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Responsibility may extend beyond the person who was immediately involved. Depending on the circumstances, potentially responsible parties can include:
A lawyer can examine contracts, ownership records, insurance policies, reports, maintenance information, and witness accounts to determine who controlled the activity or condition that caused the injury. That investigation may reveal parties or coverage that were not apparent at first.
The most useful evidence is usually the information that shows how the incident occurred and how it affected the injured person. Important materials may include:
Do not alter or discard relevant property if it can be stored safely. A law firm may also seek surveillance recordings, vehicle data, inspection records, maintenance documents, contracts, and other materials through an investigation.
The losses recoverable in a personal injury claim depend on the type of case, available insurance, the evidence, and the injury’s effect on the person’s life. Potential compensation may include:
Not every category applies to every claim. A careful evaluation should consider both current losses and reasonably supported future needs before a settlement is accepted.
The Epstein Law Firm can review the evidence, insurance issues, and next steps that may matter in your personal injury claim.
East Orange NJ includes local corridors such as Freeway Drive, Main Street, South Clinton Street, and Prospect Street, along with access to Interstate 280 and the Garden State Parkway. Official state directions confirm these connections, while the city’s Safe Streets for All Action Plan examines local crash patterns and roadway safety priorities.
Injuries can also happen in apartment buildings, stores, parking areas, workplaces, healthcare facilities, and public spaces. When a lawsuit is properly venued in Essex County NJ, it may proceed through the Superior Court’s Essex Vicinage in Newark NJ. The New Jersey Judiciary’s Essex County court resource booklet provides current Civil Division contact and courthouse information.
New Jersey generally requires a lawsuit for personal injury caused by a wrongful act or negligence to be filed within two years after the claim accrues. Different rules and exceptions may apply to minors, delayed discovery, medical malpractice, wrongful death, sexual abuse, and other specialized claims.
A claim against a municipality, public school, transportation authority, or another New Jersey public entity can require a notice of claim within 90 days after accrual. Determining the correct public entity and serving the proper notice are important. Because the applicable deadline can depend on facts that are not immediately obvious, prompt legal review is advisable.
A lawyer’s role is to determine what happened, who may be legally responsible, and which insurance policies or benefits may apply. That work can include interviewing witnesses, obtaining records, preserving evidence, consulting appropriate experts, evaluating medical and financial losses, and communicating with insurers.
The lawyer can also identify legal issues that may not be obvious, such as comparative fault, public-entity notice requirements, multiple insurance policies, workers’ compensation liens, or a third-party claim arising from a workplace injury. If a fair resolution cannot be reached through negotiation, the lawyer can prepare the case for litigation while keeping the client informed about important decisions.
If you or a family member was injured in East Orange NJ, The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. can review the circumstances and explain the options that may be available under New Jersey law. A consultation can also help identify evidence that should be preserved and deadlines that require attention.
Call (201) 231-7847 for a free East Orange NJ personal injury case evaluation.
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These answers provide general information about New Jersey personal injury claims. The facts, parties, insurance coverage, and applicable exceptions can change the analysis; this information is not individualized legal or medical advice.
You may have a claim if another party failed to use reasonable care, that conduct caused or contributed to an accident, and you sustained an injury or other compensable loss. The responsible party could be a driver, business, property owner, employer of a negligent worker, manufacturer, healthcare provider, or another entity.
An accident alone does not prove negligence. A lawyer will ordinarily examine what each party did, whether the harm was reasonably connected to that conduct, and what medical and financial losses resulted. Claims involving defective products, medical care, public entities, or workplace injuries require additional analysis.
Sources: NJ Courts: Negligence and Ordinary Care; NJ Courts: Proximate Cause.
Obtain appropriate medical attention, report the incident, and document the scene if you can do so safely. Save the incident number, witness information, photographs, insurance details, damaged property, and any written communications concerning what happened.
Do not delay emergency care to gather evidence. If your head was struck, remember that concussion symptoms can develop hours or days later. Follow professional medical advice, keep your follow-up appointments, and request copies of relevant medical and billing records for your files.
Sources: CDC: Concussion Symptoms and Danger Signs; MedlinePlus: When to Use the Emergency Room; HHS: Access to Your Medical Records.
Most New Jersey lawsuits seeking damages for personal injury must be filed within two years after the cause of action accrues. The correct starting date can depend on the claim, and different rules may apply to minors, medical malpractice, sexual abuse, wrongful death, occupational illness, and other matters.
A person should not assume that two years will always be available. Claims involving government entities may require notice within 90 days, and valuable video or physical evidence can disappear much sooner. Prompt legal review allows the applicable deadline to be identified without relying on a general rule.
Sources: N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2: Personal Injury Filing Period; NJ Treasury: Tort and Liability Notice Requirements; N.J.S.A. 59:8-9: Late Notice of Claim.
A claim involving a municipality, county, state agency, public employee, or other qualifying public entity may be subject to the New Jersey Tort Claims Act. The Act generally requires a Notice of Claim within 90 days after accrual, and a claimant must satisfy additional standards before liability can be established.
Reporting the incident to the police or another department may not, by itself, satisfy the formal notice requirement. Identify the public entities involved and obtain individualized advice promptly. A government investigation, citation, or maintenance record may be relevant, but it does not automatically prove civil liability.
Sources: NJ Treasury: Tort and Liability Notice Requirements; N.J.S.A. 59:8-9: Late Notice of Claim.
Possibly. Under New Jersey’s modified comparative-negligence system, an injured person may generally recover when their fault is not greater than the fault of the party or combined parties from whom damages are sought. The recovery is reduced by the injured person’s percentage of responsibility.
If the injured person is found 51% or more responsible, recovery is generally barred. Fault percentages are fact-specific and may be disputed by insurers. Photographs, witness accounts, reports, video, physical evidence, and expert analysis can all affect how responsibility is allocated.
Sources: NJ Courts: Comparative Negligence and Ultimate Outcome; NJDOBI: Comparative Negligence Settlement FAQs.
New Jersey Personal Injury Protection generally pays covered medical expenses for an insured person injured in an automobile accident, regardless of who caused the collision, subject to the policy’s limits, deductibles, coordination-of-benefits selection, and other requirements. The appropriate insurer can depend on the injured person’s household and insurance status.
PIP does not resolve every loss caused by a crash. A liability claim may address qualifying pain and suffering, lost income, uncovered expenses, and other damages, but the policyholder’s lawsuit option can affect a claim for noneconomic loss. Review the applicable policies before accepting a final settlement.
Sources: NJDOBI: 2026 Auto Insurance Buyer’s Guide; NJDOBI: Standard Auto Insurance Policy.
Preserve photographs, videos, witness information, damaged property, medical paperwork, bills, wage records, and communications with insurers or businesses. Keep the original product, packaging, clothing, footwear, or vehicle component when it is relevant and belongs to you, without altering or repairing it unless safety requires otherwise.
Tell a lawyer about evidence you cannot personally obtain, such as surveillance footage, electronic vehicle data, internal incident reports, inspection records, or maintenance contracts. A lawyer may take steps to request or preserve those materials. Never trespass or enter a dangerous location to collect evidence.
Sources: HHS: Access to Your Medical Records; New Jersey State Police: Crash Report Requests; NJ Courts: Proximate Cause.
You should be sure to report the injury to your employer as soon as possible and request authorized medical treatment. New Jersey workers’ compensation is a no-fault system that may provide reasonable and necessary medical care, temporary disability benefits, permanent disability benefits, or dependency benefits when the legal requirements are met.
Workers’ compensation usually limits lawsuits against an employer, but it does not necessarily eliminate a claim against an unrelated third party. A negligent driver, contractor, property owner, equipment manufacturer, or another company may bear separate responsibility. Formal workers’ compensation claim petitions are also subject to a two-year filing rule.
Sources: NJ Labor: Injured Worker Protections; NJ Labor: Workers’ Compensation FAQs and Third-Party Recoveries.
Compensation may include medical expenses, future care, rehabilitation costs, lost net income, diminished earning capacity, pain, emotional distress, disability, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life. Vehicle or other property damage may also be recoverable in an appropriate case.
Available damages depend on the claim and supporting evidence. The severity and duration of the injury, necessary treatment, effect on employment and daily activities, available insurance, and allocation of fault can all matter. There is no universal settlement value, and not every claimant qualifies for every category.
Sources: NJ Courts: Medical Expenses in Non-Auto Claims; NJ Courts: Loss of Earnings; NJ Courts: Disability, Pain, and Loss of Enjoyment of Life; NJDOBI: 2026 Auto Insurance Buyer’s Guide.
The initial case evaluation is free. You can explain what happened, when and where the incident occurred, the injuries and medical treatment involved, and any contact you have had with insurers, employers, property owners, or other parties. Available reports, photographs, and claim information can help with the preliminary review.
Contacting the firm does not guarantee that it will accept the case or that compensation will be recovered. If representation is offered, the responsibilities of the firm and client, attorney fees, litigation costs, and other material terms should be explained in a written agreement before you agree to representation.
Sources: The Epstein Law Firm: Free Case Evaluation; NJ Court Rule 1:21-7: Contingent Fees; NJ Rules of Professional Conduct: Client Decisions and Fees.
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