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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
An unexpected injury can leave you dealing with medical appointments, missed work, insurance calls, and uncertainty about what comes next. If another person, business, property owner, professional, or public entity may have contributed to what happened, New Jersey law may provide a path to compensation.
The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. is headquartered in Rochelle Park NJ and represents injured people throughout Bergen County NJ. The firm investigates how an injury happened, identifies potentially responsible parties and available insurance coverage, documents the resulting losses, and handles communications and negotiations with insurers. If a fair resolution cannot be reached, filing a lawsuit may be appropriate.
Free Bergen County NJ case evaluation: Call The Epstein Law Firm at (201) 231-7847 or contact the firm online to discuss what happened and learn about your options.
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The Epstein Law Firm can review your personal injury claim and explain the evidence, deadlines, and next steps that may apply.
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Your health comes first. Call 911 or seek appropriate medical attention when an injury may be serious. Do not delay urgent care to collect evidence. Some conditions, including concussion symptoms, may not be immediately apparent.
Once immediate medical needs are addressed, consider these practical steps:
For emergency treatment, use the nearest appropriate facility. Bergen County resources include Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack NJ, whose website lists Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma services. The Valley Hospital is now in Paramus NJ; it moved from Ridgewood NJ on April 14, 2024.
A poor outcome or an injury by itself does not prove negligence. A claim generally requires evidence that a person or entity had a legal responsibility, failed to meet that responsibility, and caused an injury and measurable loss.
The required proof depends on the case. A crash may involve driver conduct, vehicle ownership, commercial records, roadway conditions, and insurance coverage. A premises case may turn on who controlled the property and whether the responsible party knew or should have known about a hazard. Medical malpractice requires proof concerning the professional standard of care and usually qualified expert review. Product cases may involve design, manufacturing, warnings, and the product’s distribution chain.
New Jersey also uses a modified comparative-negligence system. An injured person who is partly responsible may still recover in appropriate circumstances, but compensation is reduced by that person’s percentage of fault. A claimant generally cannot recover if found more than 50% responsible.
The Epstein Law Firm handles a range of injury matters, including:
A work-related injury may involve workers’ compensation benefits, a claim against a responsible third party, or both. These are separate legal paths with different rules, and the available options depend on who caused the injury and the relationship among the parties.
Bergen County includes busy commuter routes, commercial corridors, residential communities, municipal property, apartment buildings, construction sites, healthcare facilities, and shopping areas. Claims may arise on or near Route 4, Route 17, Route 46, I-80, the George Washington Bridge approaches, the Palisades Interstate Parkway, or local streets throughout the county.
Location affects the investigation, but it does not establish fault. A Route 17 collision may require vehicle data and commercial records. A fall at a Paramus NJ shopping property may require surveillance footage, inspection records, and proof of notice. An incident involving a municipal road or public building may trigger the New Jersey Tort Claims Act and its shortened notice requirements.
Responsibility is determined through evidence rather than assumptions. Depending on the circumstances, potentially responsible parties may include:
More than one party may have contributed to an incident. A lawyer can examine contracts, ownership information, employment relationships, insurance policies, maintenance responsibilities, and other records to determine who controlled the activity or condition involved.
You do not need to collect every record before contacting a lawyer. Preserve what is reasonably available, and tell the attorney about evidence that may exist elsewhere. Particularly useful information may include:
A law firm may seek additional evidence such as surveillance recordings, vehicle data, maintenance records, contracts, inspection materials, medical files, and expert analysis. Prompt investigation matters because footage can be overwritten, conditions can change, and vehicles or products may be repaired or discarded.
Let Epstein investigate the details: For a free case evaluation concerning an injury in Bergen County NJ, call (201) 231-7847 or send the firm a brief description of your case.
Compensation depends on the evidence, available insurance or assets, legal responsibility, and the effect of the injury. Potential damages may include:
A claim usually begins with an investigation and review of the relevant medical, employment, insurance, and incident records. The lawyer may notify responsible parties and insurers, preserve evidence, consult appropriate experts, and evaluate the claimant’s present and future losses.
Some cases resolve through negotiation. Others require a lawsuit, discovery, depositions, motions, expert testimony, or trial. The appropriate course depends on the strength of the evidence and whether the other side is willing to offer a reasonable resolution.
New Jersey’s general statute of limitations for an action based on personal injury is two years from accrual, but that rule does not control every case. The date on which a claim accrues and any applicable exception can be fact-specific.
A claim involving a municipality or another New Jersey public entity may require a Tort Claims Act notice within 90 days after accrual. Missing that period can create a serious obstacle, although limited procedures exist for seeking permission to file a late notice. Medical malpractice, claims involving minors, wrongful death, work injuries, and other matters may present different timing questions. Prompt review is important even when the general two-year period appears to apply.
These resources do not determine civil liability or replace advice from a qualified medical or legal professional.
The Epstein Law Firm has represented New Jersey clients since 1973 and maintains its headquarters in Rochelle Park NJ. Its published approach emphasizes listening to clients, clear communication, compassionate support, and strategies tailored to each client’s situation.
Michael J. Epstein is a Harvard Law School graduate and is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney. Barry D. Epstein, who founded the firm, served as president of the New Jersey State Bar Association from May 2000 through May 2001.
The firm’s published results include a $13.585 million confidential settlement, a $10 million bus-accident result, and a $4 million car-accident result. These are examples of prior matters, not promises of what may happen in another case. Every outcome depends on its particular facts, law, evidence, insurance coverage, and circumstances.
The Epstein Law Firm can review the evidence, insurance issues, and next steps that may matter in your personal injury claim.
If an injury has disrupted your health, work, or family life, you do not have to determine responsibility or manage the claims process alone. The Epstein Law Firm can review what happened, discuss the applicable New Jersey rules, and explain possible next steps.
Request a free Bergen County NJ case evaluation: Call The Epstein Law Firm at (201) 231-7847 or contact the firm online. Submitting a form does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship or guarantee that the firm will accept a matter.
These answers provide general information. The applicable law may change based on the type of incident, the parties involved, when the claim accrued, and the available evidence.
A viable negligence claim generally requires a legal basis for holding another party responsible, evidence connecting that conduct to the injury, and proof of resulting losses. An accident or an unfavorable outcome alone does not establish liability.
The required evidence depends on the claim. A driver’s conduct may be central to a crash case, while a property claim may focus on control and notice of a hazard. Medical, product, and public-entity claims involve additional legal standards that should be evaluated separately.
Sources: New Jersey Courts — Negligence and Ordinary Care, Charge 5.10A; New Jersey Courts — Comparative Negligence (Auto), All Issues, Charge 7.30.
Obtain appropriate medical care first, report the incident to the proper authority, and preserve reasonably available information. If you can do so safely, take photographs, identify witnesses, and keep copies of medical and insurance documents.
After a motor-vehicle crash involving injury, death, or significant damage, New Jersey reporting requirements may apply. Symptoms from some injuries, including a concussion, can appear later, so follow professional medical instructions and seek urgent help for emergency warning signs.
Sources: New Jersey MVC Driver Manual — Crash Reporting Guidance; CDC — Symptoms of Mild TBI and Concussion; HHS — Your Medical Records.
New Jersey generally requires an action for personal injury caused by a wrongful act, neglect, or default to be commenced within two years after the claim accrues. Accrual is a legal question, and the starting date is not necessarily identical in every case.
Different deadlines or exceptions may apply to public entities, minors, birth-related malpractice, latent injuries, wrongful death, and other matters. Evidence can also disappear well before a filing deadline, so an early review is usually more useful than waiting until the two-year period is nearly over.
Sources: New Jersey Legislature — P.L. 2019 c.120 and N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2; New Jersey Treasury — Tort and Liability Notice Requirements.
A claim against a New Jersey public entity or public employee may require a formal Tort Claims Act notice within 90 days after the claim accrues. Giving notice to a police officer, filing an incident report, or communicating with an insurer may not satisfy every statutory requirement.
A court may permit a late notice in limited circumstances, generally only if an application is made within one year and the statutory standards are met. Because identifying the correct public entities and accrual date can be difficult, these matters warrant prompt individualized review.
Sources: New Jersey Treasury — Tort and Liability Notice Requirements; New Jersey Courts — Lopez Late Tort Claim Notice Opinion.
Possibly. New Jersey uses modified comparative negligence. An injured person who is found partly responsible may generally recover when that person’s allocated fault is not greater than the level permitted by the statute, but the award is reduced in proportion to that fault.
For example, a finding that the claimant was 20% responsible would generally reduce recoverable damages by 20%. Fault allocation can become more complicated when multiple people or companies contributed, so statements made shortly after an incident should be accurate and should not be based on guesses.
Sources: New Jersey Courts — Comparative Negligence/Fault: Ultimate Outcome, Charge 7.31; New Jersey Courts Model Civil Jury Charge 7.30 — Auto Comparative Negligence.
The most useful evidence usually explains both how the incident occurred and how it affected the injured person. Photographs, reports, witness information, medical records, diagnostic images, bills, employment records, and communications may all be important.
The precise evidence varies by case. Crash claims may involve vehicle data and police reports, while property claims may require surveillance and maintenance records. You can preserve what you possess and tell your lawyer about evidence controlled by another party. Do not enter unsafe or private property to obtain it.
Sources: New Jersey State Police — Criminal Justice Records and Crash Report Requests; HHS — Your Right to Access Medical and Billing Records; HHS — HIPAA Access Guidance.
There is no reliable universal formula. Value depends on the strength of the liability evidence, comparative fault, injury severity, medical needs, lost income, future limitations, available insurance or assets, and whether the claimed losses can be connected to the incident.
Prior verdicts and settlements cannot determine another case’s value. The Epstein Law Firm publishes significant past results, but expressly notes that outcomes vary with the facts and legal circumstances. A meaningful evaluation generally requires reviewing the evidence rather than relying on an online calculator or headline figure.
Sources: New Jersey Courts — Disability, Impairment, Loss of Enjoyment of Life, Pain and Suffering, Charge 8.11E; The Epstein Law Firm — Published Verdicts and Settlements.
Delayed symptoms do not automatically establish or defeat a claim. Some symptoms, particularly after a possible concussion, may appear hours or days later. Seek appropriate medical care, describe the timing accurately, and follow the treating professional’s instructions.
Medical records can help document when symptoms were reported, what testing was performed, and how care progressed. Do not alter your account to fit a legal theory. If there are concussion danger signs such as worsening headache, repeated vomiting, weakness, seizures, confusion, or difficulty waking, the CDC advises immediate emergency medical care.
Sources: CDC — Symptoms and Danger Signs of Mild TBI and Concussion; HHS — Your Medical Records; Hackensack University Medical Center — Trauma Center.
The Epstein Law Firm offers a free case evaluation. During the consultation, you can discuss what happened, the injuries and treatment, communications with insurers, known deadlines, and the documents or evidence you have.
Before hiring any lawyer, ask how attorney fees and case expenses work, who will handle the matter, what communication to expect, and when costs might become payable. The terms of representation should be explained in a written agreement. A free consultation does not require the firm to accept the case or require the prospective client to hire the firm.
Sources: The Epstein Law Firm — Contact and Free Consultation Information; FTC Consumer Advice — Hiring a Lawyer; The Epstein Law Firm — Client-Centered Firm Overview.
You can call (201) 231-7847 or use the firm’s online contact form. The form asks for your contact information and a brief description of the matter. Providing clear dates, the location, the parties involved, and a short summary of the injury can help frame the initial discussion.
A consultation is an opportunity to ask about possible legal options, deadlines, fees, expenses, and the lawyer’s proposed role. Submitting the form does not itself establish representation, guarantee acceptance, or guarantee a particular result. Do not use an online form for a medical emergency or rely on it instead of calling 911.
Sources: The Epstein Law Firm — Contact Form and Free Consultation; FTC Consumer Advice — Hiring a Lawyer and Preparing for a Consultation; The Epstein Law Firm — Communication and Client-Centered Approach.
Tell The Epstein Law Firm what happened and get clear guidance about your injury claim and legal options.
The Epstein Law Firm serves clients from three New Jersey locations:
Call (201) 231-7847 for a free consultation.
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