Why Choose Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C. for Your Personal Injury Case?
Key Takeaways
- More than one party may be responsible for your injuries.
- You pay no upfront attorney fees when you hire Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C.
- Claims involving government entities require a Notice of Claim within 90 days.
- Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C., limits its caseload to provide personalized attention and direct access.
At Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C., we understand how much a serious personal injury can affect your life, and we are here to help you through it. With more than 40 years of combined experience, our attorneys provide Mercer County clients with personal support and experienced representation while pursuing compensation to help you recover and put your life back in order.
Cases We Handle in Mercer County
Negligence can cause serious injuries on the road, on public or private property, during medical treatment, or through an unsafe product. Our Mercer County personal injury lawyers handle claims involving:
- Car accidents
- Product liability
- Dog bites and attacks
- Medical malpractice, including birth injuries and anesthesia errors
- Motorcycle accidents
- Premises liability and slip and fall accidents
- Truck accidents and commercial vehicle accidents
- Wrongful death
Depending on the circumstances, more than one individual, business, property owner, healthcare provider, or other party may be responsible for an injury. Identifying all potentially liable parties can be important in determining your legal options and available sources of compensation.
Dangerous Roads in Mercer County
Home to the state capital, colleges and universities, and one of New Jersey’s busiest transportation centers, Mercer County sees significant motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Some areas present particular accident risks, such as:
- Route 1: Heavy commuter traffic, shopping centers, and closely spaced intersections create frequent merging and turning conflicts through Lawrence and West Windsor.
- Interstate 295: High speeds, commuter traffic, and busy interchanges contribute to serious collisions through Mercer County.
- Routes 130 and 206: Major north-south corridors carry a mix of local, commuter, and commercial traffic through numerous intersections.
- Trenton: Downtown vehicle traffic combines pedestrians, buses, and rail passengers around government buildings, businesses, and the Trenton Transit Center.
- Lawrence Township: Quaker Bridge Mall, Mercer Mall, and Route 1 businesses generate substantial shopping and commuter traffic.
- Princeton area: University students and personnel, pedestrians, cyclists, commuters, and visitors share crowded local streets and intersections.
The type of traffic, surrounding property, road design, and other conditions at accident scenes can all become important evidence when determining how an injury occurred and who may be liable.
Steps to Take After an Accident in Mercer County
What you do immediately after an accident may become important later if you pursue a personal injury claim. If you are able, you should take the following steps:
- Report the accident to police, property owner, manager, business, or agency.
- Photo or video the accident scene, including conditions and visible injuries.
- Collect contact and insurance information from anyone involved and contact information from witnesses.
- Seek immediate medical attention, even for minor injuries, and follow all healthcare recommendations.
- Keep all records and correspondence related to the accident and injuries.
- Avoid giving a recorded statement or accepting a settlement before getting legal advice.
- Contact a Mercer County personal injury attorney to review your case and explain your legal rights and options.
Filing a Personal Injury Claim in Mercer County
In New Jersey, you have two years from the accident date to file a personal injury claim, so speaking with an attorney early can help ensure you do not lose your right to pursue compensation.
New Jersey also applies modified comparative negligence, meaning you can recover compensation if you were less than 51% responsible, but your recovery will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
Claims Involving a Government Entity
With its concentration of government offices, public property, and public transportation, government-related injury claims are particularly relevant in Mercer County. Different rules and deadlines apply for personal injury claims involving government entities, such as a state agency, municipality, county, public employee, or New Jersey Transit.
Under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, you must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the injury. This is considerably shorter than the deadline for most personal injury claims, making it especially important to determine early whether a public entity may be responsible in your case.
Hiring a Mercer County Personal Injury Lawyer
You pay no upfront attorney’s fees to hire Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C., for personal injury claims. We work on a contingency fee basis and are paid from the compensation we recover for you. If we do not obtain a recovery, you owe no fees. Your initial consultation is also free.
Why Choose Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C.?
Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C., deliberately maintains a limited caseload so that our attorneys can devote the necessary time and attention to every client. Rather than managing your case from a distance, your attorney remains directly involved and accessible throughout the life of your claim.
When you work with our team, you benefit from:
- Over $100 million recovered for injured clients
- 40+ years of combined experience
- NJ Certified Civil Trial Attorney
- Direct attorney involvement
- Personalized attention and support
- Super Lawyers and Million Dollar Advocates Forum recognition
- Serious Attorneys for Serious Cases
Are You Inside of the Time Frame to File a Lawsuit in NJ?
The statute of limitations for your personal injury case is 2 years. Exceeding it can severely limit or completely invalidate your legal options for seeking compensation. Act swiftly to ensure your rights are preserved and explore your legal recourse before time runs out, otherwise, the likelihood of pursuing your case successfully may diminish considerably. However, if your claim is against a public entity, your timeframe can be significantly shorter.
“There is nothing our firm takes more seriously than fiercely advocating for our clients in a manner that makes them feel confident and informed at all times. We are not striving to be the biggest law firm for our practice areas but we do aim to be the best.”
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