Standing Up for Patients & Holding Negligent Medical Care Providers Accountable
When medical professionals make preventable errors, the results can be devastating, including botched surgeries, missed cancers, or life‑altering birth injuries. The Law Offices of Craig A. Altman pursue justice for patients across South Jersey. Our New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers build powerful cases that expose unsafe practices, secure answers, and seek the compensation families need for ongoing care.
Johns Hopkins’ research estimates medical errors are the third‑leading cause of death in the United States.
New Jersey paid more than $225 million in medical‑malpractice settlements and verdicts in 2024, according to state judiciary reports.
Delayed diagnosis and surgical errors rank among the most common medical malpractice cases filed statewide.
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 Chooses The Law Offices of Craig A. Altman For Personal Injury Cases
Experience with complex medical negligence claims. We work with board‑certified specialists and medical experts to prove breaches of the standard of care.
Resource‑intensive investigations. Our team reviews medical records, imaging, and laboratory results to identify discrepancies and medication errors.
A thorough damages analysis. We calculate lifelong medical expenses, lost wages, and future‑care needs so insurers see the full exposure.
Contingency‑fee representation. Free consultation; you owe nothing unless we recover compensation.
New Jersey Medical Malpractice Laws
Rule / Statute | How It Affects Your Medical Malpractice Case |
|---|---|
Two‑Year Statute of Limitations (N.J.S.A. 2A:14‑2) | File a medical malpractice lawsuit within 2 years of discovering the injury. |
Affidavit of Merit (N.J.S.A. 2A:53A‑27) | Within 60 days of the defense’s answer, a qualified expert must certify the medical malpractice claim’s merit. |
No Damage Caps | New Jersey imposes no cap on economic or non‑economic malpractice damages. |
Comparative Negligence (N.J.S.A. 2A:15‑5.1–5.3) | Patients can recover if they are at fault by < 50%; awards are reduced by their share. |
Periodic Payments Option (N.J.S.A. 2A:15‑5.9) | Courts may order future economic damages paid over time in large awards. |
Common Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle
Category | Examples | Why Legal Action Matters |
Diagnostic Errors | Delayed diagnosis, missed cancer, misread radiology scans | Early treatment lost; proving timeline is key to liability |
Surgical Mistakes | Wrong‑site surgery, retained sponges, unnecessary procedures | OR logs, count sheets, and witness depositions expose errors |
Medication Errors | Dosage mix‑ups, contraindicated drugs, pharmacy misfills | Electronic MAR audits trace prescribing faults |
Birth Injuries | Shoulder dystocia, hypoxic brain injury leading to cerebral palsy | Fetal‑monitor strips and neonatal records establish negligence |
Emergency Room Errors | Failure to order tests, premature discharge, and sepsis oversight | Fast‑paced ER requires protocols; deviations show breach |
Damages Our NJ Medical Malpractice Lawyers Pursue
Economic | Non‑Economic |
Corrective surgeries & lifelong medical bills | Pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life |
Home‑health aides & specialized equipment | Emotional distress & anxiety about future care |
Lost wages & diminished earning capacity | Loss of consortium |
With no statutory cap, serious medical malpractice cases can yield substantial verdicts reflecting the full scope of harm.
How to Protect Your New Jersey Medical Malpractice Claim
Request complete medical records from every treating facility as soon as you suspect an error.
Keep a journal to document new symptoms, additional treatments, and conversations with healthcare providers.
Avoid signing releases or settlements from a hospital or insurer without legal counsel.
Contact a New Jersey medical malpractice lawyer promptly. Experts need time to review charts and file the required Affidavit of Merit.
Medical Malpractice FAQs
What is the average medical malpractice settlement in New Jersey?
Payouts vary widely; modest medical negligence cases may resolve for a lower amount than a catastrophic birth injury. Wrongful death cases can often lead to even bigger settlements.
How hard is it to win a medical malpractice case?
These are complex, expert‑driven cases. Success hinges on proving a breach of the accepted medical standard and a direct link to the patient’s harm.
How much do lawyers charge for medical malpractice?
We work on contingency. Under Rule 1:21-7, fees generally cap at 33⅓% of the first $750,000 recovered, with tiers that decline for higher amounts.
Get a Free Consultation With Our New Jersey Medical Malpractice Attorneys To Discuss Your Legal Rights
If you suspect medical negligence harmed you or a loved one, you are not alone. Contact the experienced medical malpractice lawyers at The Law Offices of Craig A. Altman for a free consultation and explore your options for accountability and compensation. No fee unless we win.
$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
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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.