Why Choose Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C. for Your Personal Injury Case?
Key Takeaways
- You may have a personal injury claim if your injuries were caused by someone else’s negligence.
- In New Jersey, you have two years from the accident date to file a personal injury claim.
- You can still recover compensation if you were partially at fault in certain circumstances.
- Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C., handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis.
After a personal injury caused by someone else, you are likely dealing with medical treatment, lost income, mounting expenses, and an insurance claim at the same time. The physical, financial, and practical effects of a serious injury can quickly become overwhelming.
Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C., provides experienced, personal representation to injured clients throughout Somerset County. With more than $100 million recovered for our clients, we help you understand your legal options, protect your rights, and pursue the compensation you need to move forward.
Do You Have a Personal Injury Case?
Generally, you may have a personal injury claim if someone else’s negligence caused your injury and you suffered losses as a result. Those losses may include medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other financial and personal consequences of the injury. Our Somerset County personal injury attorneys handle a wide range of cases, including:
- 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 malpractice
- Truck accidents and commercial vehicle accidents
- Wrongful death
Where Accidents Occur in Somerset County
Somerset County’s major highways carry commuters and commercial traffic through some of its busiest communities, while shopping centers, entertainment venues, and local roads present their own accident risks. Areas of particular concern include:
- I-287 and Route 22 in Bridgewater: Heavy traffic and busy interchanges increase the risk of car, truck, and motorcycle accidents.
- I-78 through Bedminster and the Somerset Hills: Commuter traffic and commercial vehicles share this major east-west route.
- Bridgewater and Bedminster commercial areas: Office parks, shopping centers, and surrounding roads are regularly congested with traffic from commuters, delivery drivers, and commercial vehicles.
- Bridgewater Commons, TD Bank Ballpark, and Duke Farms: Parking lots, stairs, walkways, and other public areas can present slip and fall hazards when not properly maintained.
- Far Hills, Peapack-Gladstone, and Bernardsville: Winding roads, higher speeds, intersections, and limited visibility can contribute to serious collisions.
Regardless of where an accident occurs, determining the cause and responsible party is an important aspect of pursuing a personal injury claim.
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, you have two years from the injury date to file a personal injury claim. If you miss the deadline, you risk losing your right to pursue compensation, even if someone else is clearly responsible for your injuries. However, certain circumstances can shorten or extend the deadline for taking legal action, such as:
- Claims against public entities: If the incident involves a government entity, school district, NJ Transit, or other public entity, you typically have 90 days to file notice of a claim.
- Injuries to minors: If the injured party is a minor under 18, the statute of limitations can be extended.
- Other circumstances: The deadline can be extended when an injured person is legally incapable of pursuing a claim on their own behalf.
Because different deadlines apply based on the circumstances of your case, speaking with a Somerset County personal injury lawyer as soon as possible helps protect your right to pursue compensation.
What New Jersey Laws Could Affect Your Personal Injury Claim?
Several New Jersey laws can affect your right to recover compensation and how much you receive. The two most commonly seen in personal injury cases include:
- Limitation on Lawsuit: If your auto insurance policy includes the Limitation on Lawsuit option, sometimes called the verbal threshold, you must meet certain injury requirements to recover compensation for pain and suffering.
- Comparative negligence: You can be partially at-fault and still recover compensation, provided you are less than 51% responsible, although your compensation will be reduced by that percentage.
What Will a Personal Injury Case Cost?
You pay no upfront attorney fees to hire Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means our fee is paid from the compensation we recover for you. If we do not recover compensation, you do not pay attorney fees.
Your initial consultation is also free, and if your injuries make it difficult to come to us, we can arrange to meet with you elsewhere.
What Should I Do After an Accident in Somerset County?
What you do after an accident can protect your health and preserve important information that may be needed if you pursue a personal injury claim. Depending on the circumstances, you should:
- Report the accident to police, property owner, manager, or appropriate authority, depending on the type of accident.
- Document everything at the scene with photos or video.
- Exchange contact and insurance information with everyone involved and gather witnesses’ contact information.
- Seek prompt medical attention. Some serious injuries have delayed symptoms. Medical records also document your condition and treatment for a claim.
- Save all records and documents related to your injuries and expenses.
- Avoid giving insurers a recorded statement or accepting settlement offers before knowing the full extent of your losses.
- Speak with an experienced Somerset County personal injury attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights and your claim.
Why Clients Choose Us
At Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C., we intentionally limit the number of cases we accept so we can give each client and case the attention they deserve. From your initial consultation through the resolution of your case, you will work with experienced attorneys who know every detail of your claim and remain involved throughout the process.
Clients choose our firm for:
- Proven results: More than $100 million recovered for injured clients.
- Decades of trial experience: Over 40 years of combined experience in state and federal courts.
- Certified trial representation: We have a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, held by only 5% of New Jersey attorneys.
- Professional recognition: Recognized by Super Lawyers and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
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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