Straight Talk for the Injured in South Jersey
A multi-car pileup on 1-295, the New Jersey Turnpike or any major highway within the state. A slip on an icy Shore Boardwalk. A roofer falling two stories in Vineland. One careless moment and bills pour in while an insurance adjuster drags their feet. Our South Jersey personal injury attorneys shut down the delay‑and‑deny playbook so you can heal and get paid.
From our Vineland office, we fight for injured South Jersey residents across Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May, and Salem Counties.
Why South Jersey Trusts The Law Offices of Craig A. Altman
Our experienced personal injury lawyers change the equation. Once we’re on the file, insurers stop the delay game, doctors agree to treat on liens, and evidence gets locked down before it disappears. That’s why thousands of South Jersey families have turned to Craig A. Altman when the stakes are sky-high.
Decades of courtroom wins – We’ve gone toe‑to‑toe with NJM, GEICO, Liberty Mutual, and every major insurance company in New Jersey. They know stalling won’t work.
Local road insight – We know every mile of Route 55, the AC Expressway, and the refineries.
Rapid evidence lockdown – Dash‑cams, OSHA logs, black‑box data, and 911 audio secured so proof doesn’t “vanish.”
All‑in advocacy – We are dedicated to championing the rights of our clients against insurance companies and providing personalized legal guidance and advocacy to navigate these challenges.
Bilingual staff – Spanish speakers keep every client informed.
We mix blue‑collar empathy with heavyweight trial skills, exactly what’s needed when insurers play hardball in New Jersey.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Car & Truck Accidents
Rear‑end, T‑bone, or multi‑car accident cases, whatever the cause, we pull traffic‑cam footage, black‑box data, and cell records before they’re wiped.
Slips, Trips & Fall Accidents
Shore motels, big‑box stores, and casino parking decks must fix hazards or warn you. We review inspection logs and weather data to establish liability.
Premises Liability
Dog attacks, swimming‑pool drownings, and negligent security in apartment complexes. We trace every property liability policy and demand full damages.
Defective Products
Lithium‑ion e‑scooter batteries that ignite, faulty ladder rungs, tainted infant formula, defects that maim. Our engineers and recall research tie the failure to the maker and every distributor in the chain.
Bike & Motorcycle Accidents
From Cape May point rides to Camden city streets, bikers are invisible to distracted drivers. We quantify future surgeries and lost earning power that the carrier ignores.
Pedestrian Injuries
Crosswalk hits on Delsea Drive or in downtown Camden devastate families. We subpoena traffic light data and surveillance video to nail liability.
Construction Accidents
Scaffolding collapses, trench cave‑ins, and nail‑gun misfires. We target negligent subs, site owners, and equipment manufacturers, adding third‑party claims that go beyond any workers’ compensation benefits.
Workers' Compensation
Hurt on the job? New Jersey workers’ comp should pay your medical bills and lost wages, yet carriers stall, deny, or slash impairment ratings. We file claim petitions, force independent medical exams, and negotiate Section 20 lump-sum settlements so you can focus on healing instead of paperwork.
Medical Malpractice
Missed strokes in ERs, cancer misdiagnosis, and surgical mistakes at regional hospitals. Our board‑certified experts sign affidavits of merit and testify to breach of the standard of care.
Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death
Spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, and fatal crashes, the bigger the loss, the harder insurance companies fight. We bring life‑care planners and economists so that juries see the lifetime cost.
New Jersey Personal Injury Laws
Personal Injury Statute of Limitations: 2 years from the date of injury (N.J.S.A. 2A:14‑2).
Comparative Negligence: You can recover if you’re ≤ 50 % at fault; your award is reduced by that share (N.J.S.A. 2A:15‑5.1).
Verbal Threshold / Limitation on Lawsuit: Standard auto policies restrict pain‑and‑suffering claims unless you sustain permanent injury. We identify exceptions (commercial vehicles, out-of-state cars, and motorcycles) that open full tort.
PIP Medical Benefits: Mandatory $15k minimum, up to $250k for life‑threatening injuries sustained, paid regardless of fault (N.J.S.A. 39:6A‑4).
Know these rules early so insurers can’t game the system.
What To Do After an Accident in New Jersey
Call 911 and insist on a police report; if no officer arrives, file the NJ Self-Report (SR-1) within 10 days.
Get medical treatment the same day. PIP benefits only kick in for prompt treatment, and early records prove hidden injuries.
Capture proof. Snap photos of vehicles, skid marks, weather, plate numbers, and your injuries; grab witness names and numbers before they vanish.
Notify insurers briefly. Report the crash within 24 hours but refuse any recorded statement until you speak with a lawyer.
Track every dollar and every ache. Keep bills, repair estimates, mileage logs, and a daily pain journal in one folder.
Call The Altman Team at (856) 327-8899. Our personal injury litigation team will secure surveillance video, black box data, and eyewitness statements before they disappear. You pay nothing unless we win.
New Jersey Personal Injury Claim FAQs
How long will my New Jersey personal injury case take?
Providing an exact timeline is difficult since every claim differs. Rest assured, we’ll work tirelessly to accelerate your case and keep things moving as swiftly as circumstances allow.
Do I pay anything upfront to start a personal injury claim?
No. We start with a free consultation, and we work on a contingency fee basis. We advance every cost, including court filings, expert reports, and only recover our fees and expenses if we win financial compensation for you. If we don’t win, you owe us nothing.
Can I switch personal injury lawyers if I’m unhappy with my current attorney?
Yes. New Jersey ethics rules let you change counsel at any stage. We handle the paperwork and get your file from prior counsel, at no extra cost to you, and with no disruption to your case.
Why call an experienced personal injury attorney right away?
Evidence vanishes fast: surveillance footage is overwritten, crash debris is cleared, witnesses scatter, and the 10-day SR-1 crash-report clock keeps ticking. Early and competent legal representation preserves proof, protects you from adjuster traps, and maximizes the value of your claim. Call (856) 327-8899 before critical evidence disappears.
Ready to Recover Compensation for Your Injuries?
Insurance companies have playbooks. Our New Jersey personal injury attorneys have shredded them for over 35 years. Call (856) 327‑8899 or click below for a free, no‑pressure consultation.
$20 Million
Wrongful Death in New Jersey
$2 Million
Longshoreman Injury in New Jersey
$1.3 Million
Workplace Injury in New Jersey
$1 Million
Workplace Accident in New Jersey
$825,000
Workplace Injury in New Jersey
$750,000
Individual Harmed by an Exploding Thermos
$550,000
Neck & Back Injuries
$440,000
Workplace Injury in New Jersey
$400,000
Motor Vehicle Accident
$300,000
Minor with a Broken Leg
$300,000
Injuries Resulting From a Trip & Fall
$250,000
Pedestrian Accident
Injured? Tell Us Your Story. We’ll Handle the Rest.
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Cases We Handle in New Jersey
Injured at work, in an accident, or in a slip-and-fall in New Jersey?
From comparative-fault rules to the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Altman Team knows New Jersey law inside out. Whether your claim arises in Mercer, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Atlantic, Cumberland, Salem, or Cape May County, we will protect your legal rights and help you get every dollar you deserve.
You owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.