Auto Accident Attorneys in East Brunswick, NJ, Guiding Victims Through Legal Proceedings in Middlesex County and Throughout New Jersey
You might be driving down Route 18 or anywhere else with your family when a driver drifts across lanes and hits your vehicle. Your weekend plans become an emergency room visit. This happens frequently in East Brunswick, particularly near Ryders Lane and Cranbury Road. Our East Brunswick car accident lawyers have helped many injured people just like you after these terrifying crashes.
We work tirelessly to secure compensation for your injuries, vehicle damage, and other losses. While you recover, we handle the complex paperwork and aggressive insurance adjusters.
Contact us today for a free discussion of your case. Let’s put our experience to work for you when you need support the most.
Understanding East Brunswick Car Accident Laws and Your Rights
New Jersey Is a No-Fault State
When you're in a crash in East Brunswick, New Jersey's no-fault system kicks in immediately. This means your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance pays for your medical bills, partial lost wages, and essential services—regardless of who caused the crash.
But here's what many East Brunswick drivers discover too late:
- PIP benefits often run out quickly when injuries are serious.
When your PIP coverage hits its limit, you have several paths forward:
- File a claim with the at-fault driver's insurance company for additional damages
- Pursue a lawsuit if the insurance offer falls short of your actual losses
- Use your uninsured motorist coverage when the other driver has no insurance
- Rely on your underinsured motorist protection if their coverage is insufficient
You can only file a lawsuit against another driver if you selected the "unlimited right to sue" option on your policy or if you've suffered "serious injuries," such as broken bones, significant scarring, or permanent injury.
Modified Comparative Negligence Rule Determines compensation
East Brunswick follows modified comparative negligence rules to determine compensation amount. This means:
- You can still recover damages even if you were partly at fault. But your level of fault must not reach 51% or more.
- Your compensation decreases by your percentage of fault.
For example, If you have $15,000 in damages but were 25% at fault, you would receive $11,250.
Time Limits for East Brunswick Residents to File Their Lawsuit
You have exactly two years from the accident day to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss this two-year deadline, you won’t likely be able to recover any compensation.
What Compensation Could Be Available After an East Brunswick Crash?
You may be entitled to recover both:
- Economic damages: Economic damages cover medical expenses, lost income, and property damage.
- Non-economic damages: Non-economic damages is for compensating for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and diminished quality of life.
Your potential compensation amount depends on three factors:
- How severe your injuries are. More serious injuries typically warrant higher compensation.
- Your percentage of fault
- Available insurance coverage. Both your policy and the at-fault driver's limits
We've helped car accident victims around the state recover more than $1.5 million in damages. Contact our East Brunswick car accident lawyers to learn what your case might be worth.
How Our East Brunswick Car Accident Lawyers Help Injured Victims Recover Compensation and Move Forward
Recovering fair compensation isn't just about filing your claim with the insurance company and waiting. It takes real legal experience and know-how. Here are some of the ways we help injured people recover what they deserve.
- Evidence collection to prove their fault: We visit the crash site, talk to people who saw what happened, and get your medical records to find evidence against them.
- Damage tracking: We keep a list of every injury, every bill, and every way the crash has hurt your life.
- Handling the legal paperwork: We fill out and file all the confusing paperwork so you don't have to worry about missing deadlines.
- Fighting for fair compensation: We know the tricks insurance companies use to pay less, and we don't back down when they try to shortchange you.
- Preparing lawsuit: If they won't pay what's fair, we're ready to take your case before a judge to get you the compensation you deserve.
Insurance companies have rooms full of lawyers working to protect their money. Shouldn't you have a strong team on your side too? Our East Brunswick car accident lawyers face these insurance companies every day and know how to win against them.
You've been through enough already. Let us handle the legal battle. Contact today for a free case review.
Why The Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr Is the Go-To Firm for East Brunswick Accident Victims
East Brunswick families have trusted us for decades for help after crashes for one reason: we treat you like a neighbor, not a case number.
Regional Experience
We've seen the trouble spots on Route 18 and near Brunswick Square Mall. We know the local doctors who truly care about healing, not just billing. And most importantly, we understand what East Brunswick families need to move forward after a crash.
Extensive Personal Injury Law Experience That Gets Results
With over forty years of practice, our auto accident attorneys in East Brunswick, NJ, create cases that insurance companies can't ignore. We prepare each case like it's going to court, which usually leads to better offers. When needed, we call in expert witnesses to make your case stronger.
Our reputation comes from helping real people:
- Active member of the New Jersey State Bar with extensive knowledge of state laws
- Praised by the Brain Injury Association for work with serious injury victims
- Connected through the Middlesex County Bar Association's professional network
No Recovery? You Pay Nothing
Being hurt is costly enough. That's why we take all the risk:
- You never pay a fee unless we win compensation for you.
- We seek fair compensation that covers both current bills and future needs.
- We handle paperwork and insurance calls so you can focus on healing.
We've helped hundreds of East Brunswick families find their way forward. As your neighbor and your helper, we give you our word: your case will get the personal care it deserves. Talk to our auto accident attorneys in East Brunswick, NJ, to discuss your next steps.
Contact Our East Brunswick Car Accident Lawyers at The Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr Today for Your Free Case Review
We see what you're going through. The pain. The missed work. The stack of bills. The worry about what comes next.
For help from car accident lawyers in East Brunswick, contact The Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr online or call today.
