NJ Injury Law Firm

Injury lawyers at the Law Offices of James C. DeZao, P.A. in New Jersey explain personal injury laws in simple terms to help people understand their legal options for NJ cases. 

Personal Injury

Injuries caused by auto accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, unsafe work conditions, nursing home abuse, and domestic violence can happen accidentally, on purpose, or because of negligence.  If you are hurt in any of these scenarios, you should seek a professional to represent you.  A personal injury lawyer in NJ is the best-equipped person to proceed with a lawsuit for damages incurred by you due to the injury.  Damage to your reputation from slander and libel, as well as cases of fraud, are cases for which to seek a personal injury lawyer also. 

NJ injury laws allow you to seek compensation for damages for:

• Lost future wages or earning capacity
• Out-of-pocket expenses
• Pain and suffering the injury has caused
• Past and future medical bills and claims
• Past lost wages
• Property damage and replacement
• Punitive damages

NJ Statute of Limitations

Time can go quickly if you are hospitalized or in rehabilitation after you are injured.  However, there is a NJ law that restricts the amount of time that may elapse in personal injury cases.  The statute of limitations for NJ personal injury cases is as follows:

• Fraud – Six years
• Injury to a person – Two years
• Libel and slander – One year
• Malpractice – Two years
• Personal property damage – Six years

Injuries at the Workplace

Injuries at your workplace are covered by the workers compensation insurance provided by your employer.  Workers comp laws vary from state to state.  If you were injured in your NJ workplace, call the Law Offices of James C. DeZao to review your case.

Wrongful Death Claims in NJ

A wrongful or accidental death caused by someone’s negligence or an accident is devastating and will affect everyone who knew the deceased in some way.  However, NJ wrongful death laws limit the people who may file a wrongful death lawsuit to immediate family members.  If you have lost an immediate family member such as a spouse, parent, or child, call the Law Offices of James C. DeZao.  We will compassionately explain everything that is entailed in a wrongful death lawsuit in this difficult time.

NJ Injury Law Attorneys

The Law Offices of James C. DeZao in NJ have been practicing personal injury law in Morris County for over 16 years.  We can be reached at (800) 675-2604 for a free consultation to learn about your case. Submit our contact us web form or call our office in NJ today.