Carteret Personal Injury Attorney

Real Experience Gets Real Results

When you’ve been injured, the last thing you should have to worry about is fighting with insurance companies or figuring out complicated legal rules. That’s our Carteret personal injury lawyers of Palmisano & Goodman, P.A. step in. From the moment you contact us, our attorneys can begin gathering evidence, protecting your rights, and handling every detail of your claim so you can focus on healing.

We’ve been representing injured people since 1974, and our team brings over 100 years of combined legal experience to every case, so it is an understatement to say that we know the ins and outs of even the most complex personal injury cases and lawsuits. Over the decades, we’ve recovered dozens of multimillion-dollar results for clients across New Jersey. We’re also a family of attorneys who take pride in treating our clients like part of our own family, blending real compassion with trustworthy professionalism. When you put your case in our hands, you can feel confident that we’ll do everything possible to pursue the compensation you deserve.

Call us at (732) 709-4400 now if you would like a free case consultation.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Personal injury law covers a wide range of accidents and injuries, and each case has unique circumstances. Whether your injury happened on the road, at work, in a hospital, or elsewhere, we are equipped to help. Our firm has decades of experience investigating accidents, working with experts, and preparing strong claims.

The types of cases we handle include the following and more:

• Car accidents
• Catastrophic injuries
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Premises liability
• Truck accidents
• Workers' compensation
• Wrongful death

What Compensation Could Be Available

A personal injury claim is meant to help you get your life back together after being in an accident. Sometimes, the biggest obstacle, even more so than making a physical recovery, is making a financial recovery. Knowing just how much financial pressure you could be shouldering right now, our Carteret personal injury attorneys are ready to pursue every dollar and cent of compensation owed to you.

Depending on the circumstances of your case, we might be able to seek compensation that covers:

• Current and future medical expenses
• Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Rehabilitation and therapy costs
• Loss of enjoyment of life

While no lawyer can guarantee results, our goal is to prepare the strongest case possible to help you secure the maximum compensation available under New Jersey law.

New Jersey’s Modified Comparative Negligence Rule

In New Jersey, personal injury claims are subject to the state’s modified comparative negligence rule. This rule states that you can still recover damages as long as you are less than 51% responsible for the accident. However, your compensation will be reduced in proportion to your percentage of fault.

For example, if you were found 25% responsible for an accident and your damages totaled $100,000, you would be able to recover $75,000. Insurance companies often try to exaggerate fault to reduce what they have to pay, which is why having experienced trial lawyers on your side is recommended from the beginning.

Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of the accident. If you wait too long and miss this deadline, you may lose your right to recover compensation altogether.

There are some exceptions. For example, cases involving minors, injuries that are discovered later, or claims against government entities may have different rules. Still, the safest step you can take is to contact a lawyer as soon as possible, so you can learn your options before you risk missing an important deadline.

Insurance Companies Are Not on Your Side

After an accident, you might expect the insurance company to step in and provide the support you need. Unfortunately, insurance companies are not in the business of protecting injured people; instead, they’re in the business of protecting their bottom line.

It’s common for insurers to make quick, lowball settlement offers, delay claims, or question the seriousness of injuries. They may even try to shift the blame onto you. We know these tactics well, and we don’t let insurance companies push our clients around. With decades of courtroom experience and a strong record of verdicts and settlements, we are prepared to stand up for your rights and push back when insurers try to avoid paying what you are owed.

Let Us Help You Move Forward

At Palmisano & Goodman, P.A., we’ve built our reputation on trust, results, and treating clients like family. Since 1974, we’ve stood by the side of injured people in Carteret and throughout New Jersey, winning life-changing results and providing peace of mind during difficult times.

If you or someone you love has been injured, contact us today to schedule a no-cost consultation. You can call (732) 709-4400 at any time to begin.