The pain and trauma of suffering a severe injury are difficult enough. When you combine the stress and financial hardship of medical bills, prolonged treatment or rehabilitation, and the insecurity that comes with being unable to work, it becomes abundantly clear that an accident not only affects you physically but also echoes throughout every aspect of your life. If you’ve been injured on the job, in an auto accident, or in any other circumstances due to another party’s negligence, the seasoned Jersey City injury lawyers here at Lerner, Piermont, Riverol & Lawlor, P.A. stand ready to fight for the full and fair compensation to which you are entitled. Contact us for a free consultation today.
Jersey City Injury Lawyers: Providing Representation for Life’s Unforeseen Challenges
At Lerner, Piermont, Riverol & Lawlor, P.A., we help individuals and families find relief and reclaim a sense of security after an accident. With more than 100 years of combined experience, our attorneys are prepared to handle any personal injury matter. If you’ve been hurt and need a legal team that can effectively represent your interests, look no further than our dedicated Jersey City injury lawyers.
Our Personal Injury Services
Lerner, Piermont, Riverol & Lawlor, P.A. handles a wide range of injury cases on behalf of our clients, including the following:
- Car Accidents: A car accident can happen in the blink of an eye, yet the consequences may linger for years. Beyond the immediate shock of the accident and the injuries you sustain, you may also face a mountain of medical bills, insurance disputes, and uncertainty about when or if you’ll be able to return to work. Our job is to lift that burden, and you can depend on our injury lawyers to represent you.
- Bicycle Accidents: Cyclists face unique dangers on the road, often from drivers who fail to share the roadway responsibly. Even one moment of inattention can leave a bicyclist with catastrophic injuries. Insurance companies may try to downplay the seriousness of a bicycle accident, but our legal team knows the reality: a bicycle offers no protection against the size and speed of a car. Our mission is to restore your security, so you can focus on healing while we focus on the fight.
- Truck Accidents: Collisions with large commercial trucks are among the most devastating. These vehicles outweigh passenger vehicles by tens of thousands of pounds, and when a truck driver is fatigued, speeding, or operating in violation of federal regulations, the results can be catastrophic. Because these cases often involve powerful trucking companies and their insurers, they’re frequently more complex than other auto accident cases. Our team has extensive experience representing truck accident victims, and we’re here to put that experience to work for you.
- Motorcycle Accidents: Motorcycle riders experience freedom on the open road, but that freedom comes with extraordinary risk. Even when motorcyclists ride safely and obey every rule of the road, they are often at the mercy of distracted drivers who fail to look before changing lanes, turning, or pulling out from an intersection. If you’re an injured motorcyclist in Jersey City, you can depend on our skilled personal injury lawyers.
- Slip & Falls: A slip or trip and fall may sound minor compared to a motor vehicle accident, but these accidents can also lead to very serious injuries. If you’ve been injured due to broken steps, a wet floor, or any other dangerous property condition, Lerner, Piermont, Riverol & Lawlor, P.A. is here to help.
- Dog Bites: Dog attacks leave not only physical wounds but also deep emotional scars, especially for children. New Jersey law holds dog owners strictly liable for the harm their pets cause, but that does not mean obtaining compensation is automatic or simple. Medical treatment for dog bites often involves painful rabies shots, reconstructive surgery, or treatment for nerve damage. Victims may also experience anxiety or PTSD after an attack. If you or a loved one is a dog attack victim, our injury lawyers are here to pursue full compensation not only for medical care but also for emotional damages, lost wages, and any permanent disfigurement.
- Product Liability: When you purchase a product, you naturally trust that it has been designed, manufactured, and tested with your safety in mind. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and dangerous defects in vehicles, medical devices, household goods, and beyond injure unsuspecting consumers every year. If you’ve been harmed by a defective product, our legal team is here to help you pursue a product liability claim so you can secure the compensation you need.
- Work Injuries: An injury on the job can throw every facet of your life into disarray. Although workers’ compensation benefits are supposed to cover medical care and a portion of your lost wages, obtaining those benefits isn’t always straightforward. Further, in some cases, you may be entitled to compensation for additional damages such as pain and suffering via a third-party lawsuit. Our legal team can assess the facts of your case, and, from there, pursue the full and fair compensation to which you are entitled.
- Wrongful Death: Few experiences compare to the heartbreak of losing a loved one because of someone else’s negligence. Here at Lerner, Piermont & Riverol, P.A, we recognize that wrongful death cases require more than just legal skill; they demand compassion and sensitivity to a family’s grief. Of course, no amount of money can truly make up for such a devastating loss. However, pursuing a claim can provide both financial relief and a measure of justice.
Recovering Compensation & Important Deadlines
To win a personal injury claim of any kind, you’ll need to satisfy the burden of proof. Simply put, this means that you’ll need to prove that you were injured due to another party’s negligence. This isn’t always straightforward, but some of the most useful forms of evidence that can help establish liability include:
- Video footage of the accident
- Photos of the accident or damage caused by the accident
- Medical records and bills
- Witness statements
- Expert testimony
- Police reports
- Personal journals or daily logs
Importantly, you should never wait too long to file your personal injury claim. The statute of limitations for most injury claims in New Jersey is two years, and waiting longer than this will most likely result in you being permanently barred from suing altogether.
Contact Our Hudson County, NJ Injury Lawyers
Don’t face a serious injury alone. If you’ve been hurt and need a legal team you can depend on, simply contact the Jersey City injury lawyers here at Lerner, Piermont, Riverol & Lawlor, P.A. for a case evaluation today. Our consultations are free, so you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by simply reaching out to discuss your case.
