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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 Union County, you need a law firm that knows every inch of the local landscape — from the Garden State Parkway interchanges in Elizabeth to the Route 22 corridor in Union Township. The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. has been fighting for injured New Jerseyans since 1973, recovering millions for clients across Union County’s 21 municipalities.
Our Union County personal injury lawyers handle everything from car accidents on the NJ Turnpike to slip-and-fall injuries in Westfield’s downtown shops. We know the local courts, the local hospitals, and the tactics insurance companies use against Union County families. Call (201) 231-7847 today for a free consultation — you pay nothing unless we win your case.
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Our Union 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 Union County. We do. Our attorneys have filed cases in the Union County Superior Court in Elizabeth for decades. We’ve deposed witnesses from Plainfield to Summit, worked with accident reconstructionists on Route 1&9 crashes, and gone toe-to-toe with the insurance carriers that cover NJ Transit buses and commercial trucks on I-78.
What sets us apart:
Union County’s density — over 550,000 residents in just 103 square miles — means heavy traffic on every major artery. The New Jersey Department of Transportation consistently ranks sections of the Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, 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 Union County clients across the full spectrum of personal injury law:
From car accidents to slip-and-falls, our attorneys know how to build Union 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 Union County road defect, an NJ Transit bus, 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% 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 Union County, including:
Don’t see your town? We represent injured clients in all 21 Union County municipalities — 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 Union 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 Union 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 Union County road, an NJ Transit vehicle, or a 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 herniated disc from a Route 22 rear-end collision and a traumatic brain injury from a Turnpike 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% at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault — so if you were 20% responsible for a Cranford intersection crash, you would recover 80% of your damages.
Insurance companies routinely exaggerate your share of fault to shrink payouts. An experienced Union County personal injury lawyer pushes back with accident reconstruction, witness testimony, and traffic-camera 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 won’t pay for pain and suffering, and serious injuries quickly exceed basic limits. That’s 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 bus accident in Elizabeth, a dangerous county road in Union Township, or a fall on municipal property in Plainfield.
Public-entity cases also face immunity defenses that don’t apply to private defendants. These cases demand immediate action: evidence like bus camera footage and road 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 Union County personal injury lawsuits are filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, sitting in Elizabeth at the Union County Courthouse. Our attorneys have litigated there for decades and know its 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’ll explain exactly where your case should be filed and why — venue choices can meaningfully affect outcomes. (njcourts.gov — Union Vicinage)
Sources: NJ Courts — Union Vicinage; 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 Union 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 won’t 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’ve missed work. Don’t worry if you’re missing items — we can obtain most records ourselves.
Most importantly, bring your questions. We’ll 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’ve recovered millions for New Jersey clients: carriers pay more when the alternative is facing us in front of a Union County jury.
If your case does go to trial, you’ll be represented by attorneys who have done it many times before, in the very courthouse where your case will be heard. 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 don’t win, you owe us nothing for our time. We also advance case costs — filing fees, expert witnesses, accident reconstruction — so finances never stand between you and justice.
During your free consultation, we’ll explain the fee structure in plain language and answer every question before you sign anything. That’s been our approach since 1973.
“I highly recommend working with Mr. George Morton. My father had a work accident last year and we worked with Mr. Morton. He was very professional, thorough and kept us informed of all the details and progress.” — Yoomin, Google review
“George Morton, Esq. of the Epstein Law Firm is a brilliant attorney who helped my wife after a traumatic, near-death incident when we were pedestrians struck by a car on the sidewalk. George in particular did a fantastic job for us.” — Esad, Google review
“High recommend is an understatement. Incredible guidance, service, professionalism, and overall support through a complicated, emotional process.” — Josie, Google review
New Jersey employs a “modified comparative negligence” rule. If you are partially at fault for your injuries, your compensation may be reduced by the percentage of your fault. However, if you are more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover any compensation.
No two cases are the same, making it imperative to consult with a qualified Union County personal injury lawyer to evaluate your claim accurately. The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. offers free case evaluations to help you understand the financial implications of your personal injury claim.
For a comprehensive consultation regarding your personal injury case in Union County, New Jersey, contact The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. today.
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