Injured in an Accident in New Jersey? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Speak with a Personal Injury Attorney
The accident is over, but evidence can begin disappearing immediately. Surveillance footage may be overwritten, witnesses can become harder to locate, and filing deadlines continue to run while you recover. After addressing urgent medical needs, learning your legal options early can help preserve information that may matter to a New Jersey personal injury claim.
Why Time Matters After an Injury
New Jersey has strict deadlines for filing personal injury claims. Known as the "statute of limitations," this window typically gives you two years from the date of the accident to take legal action. Waiting too long can mean losing your right to recover damages forever.
But beyond legal deadlines, acting quickly helps preserve critical evidence, such as:
- Surveillance footage
- Eyewitness accounts
- Medical records
- Photos of the scene or injuries
The sooner you contact an attorney, the stronger your case can be.
What You May Be Entitled To
Many victims are surprised to learn what damages they may be entitled to, including:
- Medical bills and future treatment costs
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Property damage
At Simon Law Group LLC, we thoroughly investigate every case and pursue the full compensation available under the law.
We Handle a Wide Range of Injury Cases
Our team has decades of experience representing clients in:
- Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
- Slip and fall and premises liability claims
- Workplace injuries and third-party liability
- Dog bites and other personal injury matters
No Fee Unless We Recover For You
We know the financial strain an injury can cause. That’s why we work on a contingency fee basis. You don’t pay attorney's fees unless we recover money for you. Please note that attorney's fees are separate from case costs and expenses (such as filing fees, expert fees, and records charges), and clients may remain responsible for those costs and expenses regardless of the outcome of the case.