New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyers

Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow has been fighting for injured New Jersey residents since 1986. With nearly 40 years of experience handling complex personal injury claims throughout the state, our shareholders Barry Eichen, William Crutchlow and Daryl Zaslow are all Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as Civil Trial Attorneys. Our offices are located in Edison and Toms River. To speak with a New Jersey personal injury attorney, call 732-777-0100 or schedule a free case evaluation online.

The personal injury attorneys at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow represent injured individuals and families across a wide range of personal injury claims. Because the statute of limitations for most injury claims in New Jersey is two years, and claims against government entities require a notice of tort claim within just 90 days, it is important to contact us as soon as possible after an injury occurs.

New Jersey law allows injured individuals to pursue compensation for the full range of losses caused by another party’s negligence. Economic damages cover the measurable financial impact of the injury, including past and future medical expenses, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, and property damage. Non-economic damages include physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium for a spouse or family member. New Jersey does not cap compensatory damages, meaning these losses can be fully accounted for in a claim.

In cases where the responsible party’s conduct was particularly reckless or egregious, punitive damages may also be available. These are intended to punish the defendant and deter similar conduct and are capped under New Jersey law at $350,000 or five times the compensatory award, whichever is greater.

A catastrophic injury is one that results in permanent, life-altering consequences such as a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, severe burns, or paralysis. These cases result in extensive medical expenses and often require long-term support. ECZ has decades of experience securing significant results for catastrophic injury victims throughout New Jersey.

Yes. Amputation is among the most devastating injuries a person can sustain, and if it was caused by another party’s negligence, recklessness, or defective product, you may have the right to pursue significant compensation. A successful claim can address the full scope of your losses including emergency surgery, prosthetic devices, long-term rehabilitation, lost earning capacity, and the profound impact on your daily life and independence. Under New Jersey law, there is no cap on compensatory damages, meaning the recovery available to you reflects the true magnitude of what you have suffered. The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of injury under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2, so it is important to speak with an attorney promptly.

Pedestrians and cyclists who are struck by a vehicle have the right to pursue compensation from the at-fault driver, and in some cases, from additional parties such as a municipality responsible for dangerous road conditions. New Jersey follows modified comparative negligence under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1, meaning your recovery may be reduced if you are found partially at fault, but you can still recover compensation as long as you are not more than 50% responsible. Bicycle and pedestrian accident cases often involve disputes over fault, inadequate insurance coverage, and the long-term consequences of orthopedic, neurological, or traumatic brain injuries. An experienced New Jersey bike accident attorney can investigate the scene, gather witness statements, and build a claim that accounts for both your immediate medical costs and your future needs. The deadline to file is generally two years from the date of injury under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2.

If you believe your child’s birth injury may have resulted from a delayed C-section, failure to monitor fetal distress, improper use of delivery instruments, or another clinical error, a thorough review of the medical records is the necessary first step in determining if you have a legal claim.

Parents have every right to expect that the medical team will take all appropriate measures to monitor the health and safety of mother and baby throughout labor and delivery. Physicians, nurses, and hospital staff owe a legal duty of care to both mother and child. When that duty is breached and directly causes measurable harm, the family may have the right to pursue a birth injury claim.

The birth injury attorneys at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow have recovered significant verdicts and settlements in New Jersey birth injury cases. Contact us for free and confidential consultation.

You may have a brain injury claim if your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence. Establishing negligence comes down to four questions: Did the other party owe you a legal duty to act with reasonable care? Did they breach that duty? Did the breach directly cause your injury? And did that injury result in measurable harm? For example, a driver who caused a crash, a property owner who failed to fix a known hazard, or a contractor who ignored safety standards on a job site, each owed a duty of care, and when that duty is breached and a traumatic brain injury follows, you may have the right to pursue compensation.

Traumatic brain injury cases are complex and often involve more than one liable party. A brain injury lawsuit focuses on compensating you and your family for the full extent of your losses, including medical bills, rehabilitation costs, ongoing care, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, and pain and suffering. New Jersey does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases, and brain injury claims must be filed within two years from the date of the injury under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2.

Liability in a burn injury case depends on how the injury occurred. If a defective product caused an explosion, fire, or chemical exposure, the manufacturer or distributor may be liable under the New Jersey Products Liability Act. If the burn injury happened on someone else’s property due to unsafe conditions, premises liability law may apply making the property owner potentially liable. If it occurred at a construction site, multiple parties including general contractors, subcontractors, and equipment manufacturers may share responsibility. A burn injury sustained at work may also support a third-party claim against a negligent party other than your employer, in addition to workers’ compensation benefits.

Burn injuries often require extensive surgeries, skin grafting, long-term wound care, and psychological treatment. The damages available include medical expenses, lost wages, future care costs, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. A New Jersey burn injury attorney can help pursue all available compensation.

The steps taken immediately after an injury affect both recovery and any potential claim.

1. Seek medical attention immediately. Do not delay treatment. Prompt evaluation creates documentation linking the injury to the incident.
2. Report the accident. Notify the operator or on-site personnel. If law enforcement responds, obtain the report number and request a copy.
3. Document the scene. If you are able to, photograph the location and any visible injuries. Collect names and contact information from witnesses. Record the date, time, and exact location.
4. Do not provide a statement without counsel. Statements made early can affect how a claim is evaluated. You are not required to provide a recorded statement.
5. Consult a New Jersey transit accident attorney promptly. The 90-day Tort Claim Notice deadline is strictly enforced. Early action helps preserve evidence and protect your rights.

Transit injury claims involve strict deadlines, multiple parties, and evidence that can be lost quickly. The timing of medical care, documentation, and legal action all affect how a claim is evaluated. A New Jersey bus accident attorney can build the strongest possible case on your behalf.

If another party’s negligence caused your injuries in a car or truck accident, you may have the right to pursue compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, vehicle damage, pain and suffering, and long-term care needs.

New Jersey follows a modified comparative negligence rule under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1. This means that your damages may be reduced if you bear some responsibility for the crash, but recovery remains available as long as you are not more than 50% at fault.

Truck accidents carry an additional layer of complexity. Commercial truck drivers are subject to federal regulations that govern how long they may operate without rest, and violations of those rules can be fundamental in proving liability. These cases can involve speeding, driver fatigue, distracted driving, improper cargo loading, or defective vehicle parts, and they often include multiple liable parties, from the driver, to the trucking company, to the manufacturer of a faulty component.

In New Jersey, most car and truck accident claims must be filed within two years of the date of the crash.

The truck accident attorneys at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow are prepared to investigate the circumstances, identify all responsible parties, and pursue full compensation on your behalf.

Seek medical attention immediately, even if you do not feel injured right away. Document the scene, gather witness information, and preserve any evidence. Call 911 and get a copy of the police report. Do not speak with insurance companies before consulting with a NJ personal injury attorney first.

A class action lawsuit allows a large group of people who suffered the same harm to pursue compensation together against the party responsible. Rather than requiring each injured individual to file a separate personal injury claim, one case is filed on behalf of the entire group, known as the class. This form of collective legal action is one of the most powerful tools available under civil justice law.

A class action lawsuit begins with a lead plaintiff who represents all members of the class. Before the case can proceed, a court must certify it as a class action, confirming that the claims share enough common facts and legal questions to be handled together. Once certified, the lead plaintiff is required to notify all known class members of the pending litigation.

A mass tort also involves many people harmed by the same product or conduct, but each plaintiff keeps their own individual lawsuit rather than being represented as a single class.

Consumer class actions and mass torts are well suited for cases involving defective products, dangerous drugs, data breaches, consumer fraud, and corporate misconduct, where the same wrongful act causes similar harm to many people. They provide individuals with the collective legal power to hold large corporations and institutions fully accountable. In some cases, civil rights violations and employment disputes under the Fair Labor Standards Act may also give rise to class action litigation.

The New Jersey class action lawyers at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow have decades of experience representing clients in both mass tort and class action lawsuits and are here to advise you on your legal options.

Under New Jersey law, the general contractor of a building project has a legal duty to maintain safe working conditions on a jobsite. When that duty is breached, the breach directly causes harm, and that harm results in measurable damages, an injured worker may have the grounds for a negligence claim. Construction accident cases are complex and often involve more than one liable party. Falls from scaffolding, heavy equipment accidents, and electrocutions are among the leading causes of preventable injuries on New Jersey construction sites.

If your injuries were caused by the negligence of a general contractor, subcontractor, property owner, or equipment manufacturer, you may have the right to file a third-party claim in addition to receiving workers’ compensation.

A construction accident claim focuses on compensating you and your family for your losses, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. A New Jersey construction injury attorney will fight to hold every responsible party fully accountable for the harm your family has suffered and build the strongest possible case on your behalf.

Yes. New Jersey follows a strict liability standard for dog bite injuries. Under N.J.S.A. 4:19-16, a dog owner is liable for damages caused by a dog bite accident if the injured person was lawfully present in the location where the bite occurred, regardless of whether the owner had any prior knowledge that the dog was dangerous. You do not need to prove that the owner knew the dog had bitten someone before. This applies to bites that occur on public property or on private property with the owner’s permission. In addition to the physical injuries, which can include severe lacerations, nerve damage, and the need for reconstructive surgery, dog bite accident victims frequently experience significant emotional trauma. Compensation may cover medical expenses, ongoing treatment, scarring, lost income, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the accepted standard of care in their field, and that deviation directly causes patient harm. Not every adverse outcome is malpractice. A claim may exist when a provider acts in a way that a reasonably competent physician, surgeon, nurse, or hospital would not have under the same circumstances. If the patient is harmed as a result, that failure may amount to malpractice.

The medical malpractice attorneys at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow have fought for injured patients throughout New Jersey for more than 40 years. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury as a result of a medical mistake, we can help. We work with expert medical witnesses and move quickly to preserve critical evidence. This includes hospital records, imaging studies, and the timeline of care that documents the decisions and actions (or lack thereof) taken by your providers leading up to your injury. We fight to hold every responsible party fully accountable for the harm you have suffered.

Yes. When your doctor fails to correctly identify and treat your illness, the consequences can be severe, or in some cases, fatal. A missed or incorrect diagnosis can allow a serious condition to progress unchecked, limiting available treatment options.

Medical misdiagnosis cases are complex and may involve more than one responsible party, including physicians, specialists, hospitals and diagnostic laboratories. A successful claim focuses on compensating you and your family for your losses, including medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.

Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow’s team of trusted New Jersey misdiagnosis attorneys pursues every avenue of compensation available to individuals and families harmed by medical negligence in New Jersey.

New Jersey law excludes motorcycles from mandatory Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. An injured rider must pursue compensation directly from the at-fault party. Insurers add to the challenge, examining rider conduct closely to limit liability and scrutinize speed, visibility, and compliance with traffic laws. Under New Jersey comparative negligence rules, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1, compensation may be reduced if a rider is found partially responsible for the crash.

Riders must also hold a valid license or endorsement and ensure their motorcycle meets equipment requirements under Title 39. While protective gear does not prevent every injury, failure to comply with safety laws is sometimes raised by insurance companies as a basis to argue comparative fault.

Unlike many car crash cases, riders are not always subject to the verbal threshold that limits pain and suffering claims, preserving broader rights to recovery. In most cases, injured riders have two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit, and that deadline is strictly enforced. If you or a loved one was injured in a New Jersey motorcycle accident, the attorneys at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow are ready to evaluate your case.

A property owner may be held liable when a hazard they knew about, or should have known about, causes injury to someone lawfully on their property. Under New Jersey law, property owners have a legal duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition and to warn of known dangers. When an owner fails to meet that duty and a visitor is injured as a result, the owner may be responsible for the resulting damages.

Premises liability claims arise from a wide range of unsafe conditions, including defective flooring, inadequate lighting, negligent security, falling objects, and unaddressed spills. Proving liability requires establishing that the owner knew or should have known of the hazard and failed to correct it. The premises liability attorneys at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow investigate the circumstances, gather the necessary evidence, and pursue full compensation on your behalf.

Yes. Many people injured by a defective or dangerous product believe that if a manufacturer denies responsibility, or an insurance company or defendant offers a quick settlement, their legal options have been exhausted. That is not true. In New Jersey, you have the right to pursue full compensation through a personal injury lawsuit if a defective or dangerous product caused your injury.

A product liability claim is a lawsuit brought against the manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of a defective product. When a consumer item fails to perform safely and someone is injured as a result, the injured person can pursue a claim against everyone in the chain of distribution. Under the New Jersey Product Liability Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:58C-1 et seq., all responsible parties can be held strictly liable, regardless of whether they acted negligently. These claims can arise from any item released to the public: a defective vehicle or auto part, a child’s toy, a household appliance, a power tool, workplace equipment, a medical device, or a pharmaceutical drug. Liability may apply when a product was defectively designed, improperly manufactured, or released without adequate warnings.

Product liability cases are complex and may include more than one responsible party. We offer free, confidential consultations that help you determine who can be held liable and how to proceed with your product liability case.

Yes. Many sexual assault and abuse survivors believe that if criminal charges aren’t filed, or don’t lead to a conviction, there are no other options. That’s not true. In New Jersey, you have the right to pursue justice through the civil court system, regardless of the outcome or occurrence of a criminal case.

A civil lawsuit allows you to hold your abuser and any institution or third party that enabled the abuse financially accountable for the harm you’ve endured. Civil claims focus on compensating you for your suffering, including emotional trauma, medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. They also have a lower burden of proof than criminal convictions.

Our trauma-informed New Jersey sexual assault attorneys offer free consultations that help you determine who can be held liable and how you can proceed with your civil sexual assault case. This includes any institution, business, or organization that ignored your assault, tried to cover it up, or cultivated an environment that allowed it to happen.

To prove a slip and fall claim in New Jersey, you must establish four elements:

• A hazardous condition existed on the property.
• The property owner knew or should have known about the condition and failed to address it.
• That failure directly caused your injury.
• You suffered measurable harm as a result.

When these elements are met, you may be entitled to compensation for the harm you suffered. New Jersey does not place a cap on compensatory damages in personal injury cases. In cases involving reckless or intentional misconduct, punitive damages may also be available and are capped at $350,000 or five times the compensatory award, whichever is greater. If you or a loved one has been injured, a trusted New Jersey slip and fall attorney can review your case and advise on next steps.

Your legal options after a train accident depend on how you were injured and who was responsible. Most injured riders pursue a claim against the public entity that operates the system, such as NJ Transit, PATH, or Light Rail. These claims fall under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, which carries a critical requirement: you must file a formal written Tort Claim Notice within 90 days of the accident under N.J.S.A. 59:8-8. This is not a lawsuit; it is a required step that preserves your right to file one. Railroad workers injured on the job follow a separate path under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), which provides an avenue of recovery distinct from standard workers’ compensation.

A third option arises when someone other than the transit system contributed to the crash. Train accidents often involve more parties than are apparent at the scene, including the operator, a municipality responsible for crossing conditions, an equipment manufacturer, a maintenance contractor, or a third-party driver, and each may be held negligent. If you were injured on PATH, Light Rail, NJ Transit, or any other public transportation system, the New Jersey train accident attorneys at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow are prepared to investigate the circumstances and build the strongest possible case on your behalf.

Yes. In New Jersey, you have the right to pursue full compensation through a personal injury lawsuit when a third party’s negligence contributed to your workplace injury, even if workers’ compensation benefits are already in use. Many workers injured on the job believe that if their employer disputes fault or a workers’ compensation claim is denied, they have no further legal recourse. That is not true.

Worksite injury cases are complex and often involve more than one liable party. A negligent contractor, a careless property owner, an equipment manufacturer, or a failure in workplace safety protocols may each play a role in causing harm. Workplace injury lawsuits focus on compensating you and your family for your losses, including medical bills, lost wages, ongoing care costs, and pain and suffering.

The attorneys at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow offer free, confidential consultations that help you determine who can be held liable and how to proceed with your case.

Family members who were supported financially by the deceased may have grounds to pursue a wrongful death case to recover damages. A New Jersey wrongful death claim seeks to recover what the decedent could have recovered in a personal injury claim had he or she survived the incident. Several people can bring a wrongful death lawsuit in New Jersey, including the deceased’s:

• Spouse
• Children
• Parents, if there are no surviving spouse and children
• Siblings, if there are no surviving parents
• Relatives, if there are no surviving siblings

While no amount of money can ease the pain of losing a loved one, a wrongful death lawsuit in New Jersey can help surviving family members recover:

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Medical expenses incurred prior to death
• Lost income and financial support the deceased would have provided
• The value of household services the deceased provided
• Loss of companionship, guidance, and counsel for surviving dependents
• Pain and suffering experienced by the deceased prior to death, recoverable through a separate survival action

Our team of New Jersey wrongful death attorneys collaborates with medical specialists and other expert witnesses to build strong cases that reflect the full extent of your family’s losses. Contact us for a free, confidential consultation.

A successful personal injury claim in New Jersey requires the injured person to prove that another party’s negligence caused their harm. This requires establishing four essential elements.

• First, the defendant must have owed the injured person a duty of care. This duty exists in many common situations: drivers owe a duty of care to other motorists and pedestrians, property owners owe a duty to those lawfully on their premises, and manufacturers owe a duty to consumers who use their products.
• Second, the defendant must have breached that duty by failing to act as a reasonably careful person would have under similar circumstances. This breach can take many forms, including distracted driving, failure to maintain a safe property, or ignoring known safety hazards.
• Third, that breach must have directly caused the injury. It is not enough to show that the defendant acted carelessly. The careless conduct must be the reason the injury occurred.
• Fourth, the injured person suffered actual, measurable damages as a result, including physical injuries, medical expenses, or lost income.

New Jersey follows a modified comparative negligence standard under the New Jersey Comparative Negligence Act. This means that if an injured person is found to be partially at fault, their compensation is reduced proportionally. However, if they are found to be more than 50 percent at fault, they may not recover anything at all.

Building a strong personal injury case requires evidence, witness testimony, expert analysis, and a thorough investigation conducted as early as possible by a New Jersey personal injury attorney.

There is no upfront cost to work with Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we win your case. If we do not recover compensation on your behalf, you owe us nothing.

Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow has been representing injured New Jersey residents since 1986. Our shareholders are all Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as Civil Trial Attorneys, and we have secured over $1 billion in results for our clients. We handle complex, high-stakes cases, and we are committed to fighting for the full compensation that you and your family deserve.

From offices in Edison and Toms River, our lawyers at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow advise and represent clients in personal injury law cases throughout New Jersey. Call our office at 732-777-0100 or contact us to arrange a free consultation with an experienced New Jersey personal injury lawyer at an office near you.