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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
When a serious injury turns your life upside down in Somerset County, you need a law firm that knows central New Jersey: the I-287 and I-78 corridors through Bridgewater and Bedminster, the Route 22 commercial strip, and the historic streets around the Somerville courthouse green. The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. has been fighting for injured New Jerseyans since 1973, recovering millions for clients across Somerset County’s 21 municipalities.
Our Somerset County personal injury lawyers handle everything from highway crashes on I-287 to slip-and-fall injuries in Somerville’s downtown shops and commuter injuries along the Raritan Valley Line. We know the local courts, the local hospitals, and the tactics insurance companies use against Somerset County families. Call (201) 231-7847 today for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win your case.
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Our Somerset County personal injury lawyers can review your claim and explain the evidence, deadlines, and next steps that may apply.
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Not every personal injury firm understands Somerset County. We do. Our attorneys have filed cases in the Somerset County Superior Court on North Bridge Street in Somerville for decades. We have deposed witnesses from Bridgewater to Hillsborough, worked with accident reconstructionists on I-78 and Route 22 crashes, and gone toe-to-toe with the insurance carriers that cover NJ Transit trains and commercial trucks moving through the county.
What sets us apart:
Our results for New Jersey injury victims include a $13 million confidential settlement, a $10 million bus accident recovery, an $8.2 million confidential settlement, $4.75 million and $4.2 million recoveries, and a $4 million car accident recovery. Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
Somerset County’s growth has packed its highways with commuter and truck traffic. The New Jersey Department of Transportation consistently ranks sections of I-287, I-78, and Route 22 among the state’s busiest crash corridors. (NJDOT)
High-risk areas our clients know too well include:
Our attorneys represent Somerset County clients across the full spectrum of personal injury law:
From car accidents to slip-and-falls, our attorneys know how to build Somerset County injury cases that win. Find out what your claim may be worth.
The steps you take in the hours after an injury can shape your entire case:
New Jersey’s statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Miss it, and your claim is barred forever. (N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2)
If a public entity is involved, a Somerset County road defect, a transit vehicle, a municipal sidewalk, you must file a Notice of Tort Claim within 90 days. This deadline is brutally short, and missing it usually ends your case. (N.J.S.A. 59:8-8)
New Jersey’s modified comparative negligence rule means you can recover even if you were partly at fault, as long as you were not more than 50 percent responsible. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. (njcourts.gov)
Depending on your case, you may recover:
Our personal injury lawyers proudly serve clients throughout Somerset County, including:
Do not see your town? We represent injured clients across Somerset County. Call us to discuss your case.
New Jersey’s two-year deadline, and 90-day notice for public-entity claims, means time matters. Talk to a Somerset County injury lawyer today, free.
The Epstein Law Firm serves clients from three New Jersey locations:
Call (201) 231-7847 for a free consultation.
The answers below provide general information about personal injury claims in New Jersey. The facts of your case, the applicable deadlines, and the available evidence can change the analysis, so speak with an attorney about your specific situation.
You generally have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in New Jersey. This deadline applies in Somerset County just as it does statewide, and courts enforce it strictly. File late, and your case will almost certainly be dismissed.
Claims against public entities are far more urgent. If your injury involved a Somerset County road, a transit vehicle, or municipal property, you must file a Notice of Tort Claim within 90 days. Because these deadlines run in parallel, contact a lawyer as soon as possible after any serious injury. (N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2; N.J.S.A. 59:8-8)
Sources: N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2 (statute of limitations); N.J.S.A. 59:8-8 (Tort Claims Act notice)
No two cases have the same value. Your recovery depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical costs, lost income, the clarity of liability, and the insurance coverage available. A soft-tissue injury from a fender bender and a traumatic brain injury from a highway truck crash are valued very differently.
The Epstein Law Firm offers free case evaluations where we review your medical records, the accident evidence, and applicable insurance policies to give you an honest assessment. We have recovered millions for New Jersey injury victims, and we prepare every case as if it will go to trial, which is how maximum value is achieved.
Sources: NJ Courts Model Civil Jury Charge 8.11E on disability and impairment; NJ Courts Model Civil Jury Charge 8.11A on medical expenses
Yes, in most cases. New Jersey follows a modified comparative negligence rule: you may recover compensation as long as you were not more than 50 percent at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault, so if you were 20 percent responsible for a crash, you would recover 80 percent of your damages.
Insurance companies routinely exaggerate your share of fault to shrink payouts. An experienced Somerset County personal injury lawyer pushes back with accident reconstruction, witness testimony, and available camera or data evidence. (njcourts.gov)
Sources: NJ Courts Model Civil Jury Charge 5.10A; N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1 — comparative negligence
New Jersey is a no-fault state for auto injuries: your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage pays your initial medical bills regardless of who caused the crash. Standard policies provide at least $15,000 per person per accident, though many drivers carry $250,000 in PIP.
PIP does not cover everything. It will not pay for pain and suffering, and serious injuries quickly exceed basic limits. That is where a liability claim against the at-fault driver comes in. We coordinate your PIP claim and your injury lawsuit so nothing falls through the cracks. (NJ Department of Banking and Insurance)
Sources: NJ Department of Banking and Insurance; N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4 — Personal Injury Protection coverage
Claims against public entities follow special rules under New Jersey’s Tort Claims Act. You must file a formal Notice of Claim within 90 days of the incident, whether it was an NJ Transit train accident in Somerville, a dangerous county road in Bridgewater, or a fall on municipal property in Hillsborough.
Public-entity cases also face immunity defenses that do not apply to private defendants. These cases demand immediate action: evidence like camera footage and maintenance logs must be preserved quickly. Contact us right away if any government agency may share responsibility. (N.J.S.A. 59:8-8)
Sources: N.J.S.A. 59:8-8 (Tort Claims Act); NJ Courts guidance on notices of tort claim
Most Somerset County personal injury lawsuits are filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, at the Somerset County Courthouse, 20 North Bridge Street in Somerville. Our attorneys have litigated in New Jersey’s Superior Courts for decades and know their judges, procedures, and jury tendencies.
Some cases belong in federal court or in a neighboring county depending on the parties and the facts. During your free consultation, we will explain exactly where your case should be filed and why. Venue choices can meaningfully affect outcomes.
Sources: NJ Courts — vicinages; NJ Courts — Rules of Court
Look for three things: a record of results in cases like yours, genuine trial experience, and deep local roots. Ask how many cases the firm has actually tried to verdict. Firms that never try cases settle cheap. Ask whether the attorney handling your file knows Somerset County’s courts and roads, or is learning on your dime.
The Epstein Law Firm has served New Jersey since 1973, recovered millions for injury victims, and tries cases when insurance companies will not pay fairly. We invite you to compare, then call (201) 231-7847 for a free, no-pressure consultation.
Sources: NJ Courts Rules of Professional Conduct, including RPC 1.5 on fees; Cornell Legal Information Institute — contingent fee
Bring anything related to your accident: the police report or report number, photos of the scene and your injuries, medical records and bills, your auto insurance declarations page, correspondence from any insurance company, and pay stubs if you have missed work. Do not worry if you are missing items. We can obtain most records ourselves.
Most importantly, bring your questions. We will give you a straight assessment of your case, explain your options, and outline next steps, with no obligation and no fee unless we recover for you.
Sources: NJ Courts — Rules of Court; NJ Courts — vicinages
Most personal injury cases settle before trial, but the best settlements go to firms the insurance companies know will try a case. Our reputation as trial lawyers is one of the reasons we have recovered millions for New Jersey clients: carriers pay more when the alternative is facing us in front of a Somerset County jury.
If your case does go to trial, you will be represented by attorneys who have done it many times before. Either way, you pay nothing unless we win.
Nothing upfront. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis: our fee is a percentage of what we recover for you, and if we do not win, you owe us nothing for our time. We also advance case costs, such as filing fees, expert witnesses, and accident reconstruction, so finances never stand between you and justice.
During your free consultation, we will explain the fee structure in plain language and answer every question before you sign anything. That has been our approach since 1973.
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New Jersey adheres to the ‘modified comparative negligence’ rule. Under this rule, even if you’re partially responsible for the accident, you can still claim damages, but your award will be reduced proportionately.
It’s crucial to consult an experienced Somerset County personal injury lawyer for an accurate evaluation of your claim. Variables such as the extent of injuries, the impact on quality of life, and potential future expenses all play a role.
For comprehensive legal support in Somerset County, New Jersey, reach out to The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. We are dedicated to ensuring that justice is served in your personal injury case.
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