We put ourselves at risk of an accident whenever we get behind the wheel to drive on a public road. However, there are laws and regulations that every motorist is required to follow in order to safeguard themselves and other road users. Accidents still do happen and when they do, they can have a devastating impact on the victim and their family. If you have been involved in an accident, you should seek the assistance of an experienced Montclair car accident lawyer from The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. to protect your right to fair and full compensation. 

Our top priority at The Epstein Law Firm is to ensure that the injured receive the best quality legal services. Our highly skilled and experienced attorneys provide legal services on a contingency fee basis. This means that you can access high-quality legal services without worrying about the costs. Our fees will be a percentage of the compensation we recover on your behalf. You won’t have to pay anything out of your own pocket. 

Contact our law firm today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Montclair personal injury lawyer in NJ, and work with a team with a combined experience of over 120 years in defending the rights of the injured. 

Types of Car Accidents We Handle

Our attorneys have vast experience in representing victims of car accidents. We have successfully recovered compensation on behalf of car accident victims in cases involving: 

  • Drunk driving accidents 
  • Rideshare accidents 
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Intersection accidents 
  • Rear-end collisions 
  • Rollover accidents 
  • Accidents with uninsured or underinsured motorists 
  • Aggressive driving accidents include excessive speeding, weaving between lanes, and tailgating 
  • Distracted driving 
  • Driving while fatigued 
  • Accidents caused by poor road conditions 
  • Accidents caused by poor weather conditions 
  • Traffic violations 
  • Defects in vehicles 
  • Guardrail accidents 
  • And many more 

Contact The Epstein Law Firm, P.A., and schedule a consultation with an experienced attorney from our law firm. Our attorneys will review your case and examine your options. We will discuss your rights and options with you and provide you with an effective strategy to recover maximum compensation. 

How The Epstein Law Firm Can Help

We are committed to advocating for the rights of the injured. Our team will work to secure the best outcome in your case. We will:

  • Conduct thorough investigations to determine the cause of your accident and gather evidence to support your claim 
  • Assess your damages to determine what would be just compensation for your case. 
  • File your claim on your behalf and handle all paperwork 
  • Negotiate for full and just compensation from the insurance company 
  • Represent you in a trial if a fair settlement cannot be reached 

With our experienced team fighting in your corner, you can rest assured that we will work with your best interests in mind. 

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New Jersey's two-year deadline means time matters after a car crash. Talk to a Montclair car accident lawyer today about your case.

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Car Accidents in Montclair: What the Data Shows

In 2023, 1,292 crashes were reported in Montclair, killing 2 people and injuring 283. If you drive in Montclair regularly, understanding where and why these crashes happen can help you stay safer on the road.

Montclair's Most Dangerous Intersections

The township’s Vision Zero all-crash-injury map (2021–2023) ranks Montclair’s most dangerous intersections and corridors:

  • Orange Road / Harrison Avenue & Union Street — 12 crashes, serious injury
  • Grove Street & Walnut Street — 12 crashes, minor injury
  • N. Willow St / S. Willow St & Bloomfield Avenue — 11 crashes
  • Harrison Avenue & Llewellyn Road — 10 crashes
  • Valley Road & Claremont Avenue — 9 crashes, serious injury
  • Bloomfield Avenue segment, township boundary west to Upper Mountain Ave — 9 crashes, serious injury
  • Park Street & Bellevue Avenue — 8 crashes, one fatality
  • Orange Road & High Street — 63 reported crashes since 2019

Highways That Run Through Montclair

  • Route 23 — begins at the Bloomfield Ave/Prospect Ave junction in Verona, immediately west of town
  • Garden State Parkway — about 2 miles east in Bloomfield (Exits 148–151); I-280 — about 2 miles south; Route 46 — a few miles north
  • County arterials: Bloomfield Ave (CR 506), Prospect Ave (CR 577), Valley Rd (CR 621), Grove St (CR 623), Watchung Ave

What Makes Montclair's Roads Dangerous

Montclair State University (about 21,000 students) sits on Valley Road and Clove Road, while the Bloomfield Avenue downtown business district and village nodes at Watchung Plaza and Upper Montclair mix shoppers with through-traffic. Six NJ Transit rail stations generate heavy commuter parking and drop-off traffic, and Bloomfield Avenue has a long pedestrian-crash history — 35 pedestrian crashes from 2014–2017.

Where Montclair Car Accident Cases Are Heard

Car accident lawsuits arising in Montclair are filed in the Essex County Superior Court, Law Division, Civil Part:

  • Essex County Veterans Courthouse, 50 West Market Street, Newark, NJ 07102
  • Civil Division: 465 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102
  • Phone: (973) 776-9300

Hospitals for Montclair Accident Victims

  • Mountainside Medical Center, 1 Bay Ave, Montclair, NJ — full emergency department in the heart of town
  • University Hospital, 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103 — Northern New Jersey’s only Level I Adult Trauma Center

Sources: NJDOT 2023 crash records (aggregated by municipality); Township of Montclair Vision Zero all-crash-injury map (2021–2023); Montclair Local; NJ Courts, Essex Vicinage.

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“I not only recommend attorney Michael Epstein and his firm, but I guarantee once you have used his services you too will look no further. Michael responds in an extremely timely matter, he is a very knowledgeable and trustworthy person. There is no other attorney that will work as hard for you. I used the Epstein Law Firm for my personal injury case and I couldn’t have been happier and I will never go anywhere else! Michael made the process so much easier and gave me peace of mind throughout the process. Even during COVID Michael assured me this would get done. I was extremely happy with the outcome and owe it all to the Epstein Law Firm!”

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Notable Results

Selected case results obtained by The Epstein Law Firm:

$13.585 Million · $10 Million · $4.25 Million

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Flagship Result

The Epstein Law Firm obtained a $13.585 million confidential settlement.

$10 Million — Confidential Settlement

Negligent Care

The Epstein Law Firm obtained a confidential $10 million settlement in a case exposing critical lapses in training and oversight within the home health care industry, holding the negligent organization accountable.

$4.25 Million — Confidential Settlement

Wrongful Death — Motor Vehicle

The Epstein Law Firm obtained a $4.25 million confidential settlement in a wrongful death and survival action for a Teaneck husband and father who died after a tire fell off his car, causing it to flip and catch fire. A major mechanic operations company was at fault for failing to attach the tire properly.

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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts.

New Jersey Car Insurance Rules You Should Know

New Jersey is a no-fault state for car accidents. That means your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage pays your medical bills after a crash, regardless of who caused it. Here’s what every NJ driver should understand:

Verbal Threshold vs. Zero Threshold

When you bought your NJ auto policy, you chose one of two lawsuit options — and it dramatically affects your rights after a crash:

  • Verbal threshold (limitation on lawsuit option): You can only sue for pain and suffering if your injuries meet specific legal criteria — death, dismemberment, significant disfigurement, displaced fractures, loss of a body part, or permanent injury. Most NJ drivers have this option because it’s cheaper.
  • Zero threshold (no limitation on lawsuit option): You can sue for pain and suffering for any injury, with no severity requirement. Costs more but preserves your full rights.

If you don’t remember which option you chose, check your policy declarations page — it matters enormously for your case.

Minimum Required Coverage in New Jersey

Coverage TypeMinimum Required
Bodily injury liability (per person)$25,000
Bodily injury liability (per accident)$50,000
Property damage liability$25,000
Personal Injury Protection (PIP)$15,000 per person, per accident

Source: NJ Department of Banking and Insurance (NJDOBI); N.J.S.A. 39:6A-1 et seq.

Key Legal Deadlines for Montclair Car Accident Claims

DeadlineWhat It Means
2 yearsStatute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits in NJ (N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2). Miss this and you lose your right to sue permanently.
90 daysNotice deadline if your claim is against a public entity — a city bus, a county road defect, NJ Transit (NJ Tort Claims Act, N.J.S.A. 59:8-8).
51% ruleNJ’s modified comparative negligence: you can recover damages as long as you were not more than 50% at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault (N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1).

Sources: N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2; N.J.S.A. 59:8-8; N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1.

What To Do After a Car Accident in Montclair

The steps you take in the hours after a crash protect both your health and your legal claim:

  1. Check for injuries and call 911. Get medical help on the way immediately — even if injuries seem minor.
  2. Move to safety if possible. Get vehicles out of travel lanes, turn on hazard lights.
  3. Call the police. A Montclair Police report creates the official record your claim depends on.
  4. Exchange information. Name, insurance, license plate, and phone number from every driver involved.
  5. Document everything. Photograph all vehicles, damage, skid marks, road conditions, traffic signals, and your injuries.
  6. Get witness information. Names and phone numbers of anyone who saw what happened.
  7. See a doctor within 24 hours — even if you feel fine. Adrenaline masks injuries; medical records link them to the crash.
  8. Notify your insurance company promptly, but stick to basic facts.
  9. Do not admit fault — not to the other driver, not to police, not to insurance. Do not give a recorded statement before speaking with a lawyer.
  10. Call a car accident lawyer before the evidence disappears and the deadlines run.

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About Montclair, NJ

The Township of Montclair is a suburb of New York City that is growing rapidly. It is considered one of the best places to live in New Jersey. This township had a population of about 40,921 as of the 2020 census. Formed in 1868 as a result of the railroad, the township has grown to host a diverse and affluent population. It is now considered a wealthy bedroom community within the New York metropolitan area. 

If you have been involved in a car accident in Montclair, NJ, you should contact The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. to consult with an experienced auto injury attorney in Montclair, NJ. We will help ensure that you recover full and just compensation for your damages. 

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Montclair Car Accident Lawyer

Have you been involved in a car accident in Montclair, NJ? Learn about your rights and options by consulting with an experienced auto injury attorney in Montclair, NJ. Contact the Epstein Law Firm, P.A. to schedule free consultation with an experienced attorney from our law firm. We will review your case for free and examine the options available to you. We will guide you on the best approach to take in pursuing compensation for your injuries and other damages. 

Take the first step to ensuring you recover just and full compensation for your injuries by getting in touch with our law firm to schedule a free consultation now. 

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Frequently Asked Questions about Car Accidents in Montclair

What should I do if I was in a car accident?

Can I sue the other driver for compensation after a car accident?

It depends. New Jersey law requires motorists to carry no-fault insurance or PIP (personal injury protection) insurance coverage. This insurance provides you with cover when you are involved in an accident. It doesn’t matter who is at fault for the accident.

However, if you select a ‘limited right to sue’ option in your policy, you may be able to pursue compensation from the at-fault driver. This Is possible if you have suffered a catastrophic or permanent injury and can show that the other driver was at-fault for the accident.

It is important to discuss your case with an experienced Montclair car accident lawyer. The attorneys at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. will review your case for free and examine the options available to you. We will help you determine the best action to take in recovering compensation.

Should I accept a settlement offer from the insurance company?

It depends. It is in your best interests to speak with an experienced auto injury attorney in Montclair, NJ prior to accepting any offers for compensation. Many times, insurance companies will offer a settlement that is much lower than the true value of your case. They do this in order to save money and avoid losses. An experienced attorney from The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. will help you determine approximately how much your case is worth. They will advise you on whether the offer from the insurance company is worth considering or not. Our attorneys will negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf to secure just compensation for your injuries.

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