Why Choose Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C. for Your Personal Injury Case?
Key Takeaways
- Personal injury claims can stem from car accidents, medical malpractice, and other forms of negligence.
- Photos, medical records, and witness accounts can help support your claim.
- New Jersey generally allows two years to file a personal injury claim.
- Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C., has recovered over $100 million for injured clients.
Did someone else’s carelessness leave you hurt in Ocean County? New Jersey generally allows two years to bring a claim, and our firm takes most injury cases with no fee unless we win. Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C., has recovered over $50 million for injured clients in New Jersey, New York, and Florida. Call 201-588-1500 for a free consultation.
An unexpected injury can affect all aspects of your life. At Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C., we take the time to understand how your injuries have affected your health, work, finances, and daily life. Our Ocean County personal injury attorneys put more than 40 years of combined experience and a record of over $100 million in recoveries to work pursuing the financial compensation you deserve.
Do I Have a Personal Injury Claim?
You may have a personal injury claim if someone else’s actions or negligence caused you to be injured. Depending on your case, you may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses related to your injury. Our Ocean County personal injury attorneys handle cases 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
- Professional negligence
- Truck accidents and commercial vehicle accidents
- Wrongful death
Where Accidents Occur in Ocean County
Ocean County’s mix of year-round communities, popular Shore destinations, and heavily traveled highways creates very different traffic and property conditions from one part of the county to another. Some accident-prone areas include:
- The Garden State Parkway and Route 9: Major north-south routes that carry local, commuter, and seasonal traffic throughout the county.
- Route 37 and Route 72: Traffic increases along these routes along the barrier islands, beaches, and Long Beach Island.
- Lakewood: Heavily traveled local roads accommodating motorists, buses, pedestrians, and commercial traffic.
- Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant Beach: Unaddressed poor conditions pose risks at boardwalks, businesses, parking areas, and other popular attractions.
- Jackson: Busy roads, commercial properties, and major attractions such as Six Flags Great Adventure draw significant vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
Where your injury occurred is only part of the picture. Understanding the conditions that contributed to the accident can help determine who may be held responsible.
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim?
In New Jersey, you have two years from the accident date to file a personal injury claim. Certain cases have much shorter deadlines, such as claims involving government entities, so it is important to determine which applies to your case as soon as possible.
You can also seek compensation even if you were partially responsible for the accident. Under New Jersey’s comparative negligence law, you can still recover if you were 50% or less at fault, although your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
How Do Contingency Fees Work?
You do not need to pay attorney fees upfront to pursue a personal injury case with Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C. Instead, our fee is a percentage of the amount we obtain for you through a settlement or verdict. If there is no financial recovery, you do not owe attorney fees.
We also offer free initial consultations and can arrange to meet with you if your injuries prevent you from traveling to our office.
What Should I Do After an Accident in Ocean County?
The hours and days after an accident can be hectic, but the information available during that time may become important later. Taking a few practical steps can help document what happened and the impact of your injuries. You should:
- Notify police or the appropriate property owner, store manager, or other person in charge.
- Document the scene with photos or video, including conditions, injuries, and anything that helps show what happened.
- Exchange contact and insurance information with the other parties and get contact information for witnesses.
- Seek appropriate medical treatment and follow all medical recommendations.
- Keep all bills and records related to your accident and injuries.
- Avoid providing a recorded statement or agreeing to a settlement without legal advice.
- Contact an experienced Ocean County personal injury attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights and explain your options.
Why Choose Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C.?
We believe strong representation starts with knowing our clients and their cases. By limiting the number of cases we accept, our attorneys have the time to remain personally involved, respond to clients, and prepare each case based on its individual facts. Our firm offers:
- Over $100 million recovered for injured clients.
- More than 40 years of combined experience
- A New Jersey Certified Civil Trial Attorney
- Recognized by Super Lawyers and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Direct access to your attorney
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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