New Jersey Personal Injury Guide
NJ personal injury case & accident info
New Jersey is a bustling hub of industry, and it is no stranger to car accidents, negligence and personal injury cases. People constantly fight about where to pin blame and liability. Maybe it was you who experienced a life-altering accident; maybe it was a family member or friend.
Whatever happens during your New Jersey adventures, if you need guidance for your personal injury case, Enjuris has the answers.
New Jersey personal injury law: the basics
New Jersey statutes online
This is where you’ll find New Jersey's revised statutes. The website has details about how long you have to bring a case, monetary limits on personal injury cases (which are also known as damage caps), and other important information.
To read:New Jersey's car accident statutes of limitation
In New Jersey, you have six years to bring both a personal injury and a property damage claim. That means you have six years to file your paperwork with the court, not that your case has to be completed in that time frame.
To read:Accidents & injuries in New Jersey
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Accident worksheets
Your First Meeting with an Attorney
A worksheet to prepare for your first meeting with a personal injury attorney – what to bring, what they'll ask
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Documents & Evidence Checklist
Checklist of 30 items to help you prepare for making a personal injury or accident claim
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Personal Injury Attorney Interview Sheet
Worksheet with questions to ask a personal injury attorney to help determine if he or she will be a good fit for your case
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Damages/Expenses Worksheet
Damages worksheet to track expenses for your injury claim (medical treatment, property damage, lost wages, prescriptions)
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Post-Accident Journal Form
Sample accident journal/diary to help you document the effect on your daily life
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Accident Report Form
Sample post-accident report form to keep in your glove box - fill out at the scene or as soon as you can after a car accident
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Hiring a lawyer in New Jersey
The first meeting with a personal injury attorney is normally free of charge. (Note that other legal specialties, such as estate planning law or intellectual property law, are different.) After that, lawyers work on a contingency basis, which means that they will take a third of the eventual reward or settlement, plus whatever office expenses they incur along the way.
If your case ends up going to trial, the percentage could rise to 40% of the eventual reward or judgment. These numbers aren't determined by law, so don't be surprised if your lawyer suggests something else.
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Law libraries in New Jersey
There are a large number of issues you can solve without the help of a lawyer. If you don't know where to start, a law librarian can help you. They are usually legally trained, and they can help you both with texts or online research engines like LexisNexis or Westlaw.
- Seton Hall Law: Law Library
- Rutgers Law Library
- New Jersey State Law Library