Personal injury litigation can be emotionally charged and often involves the extensive use of technical and medical experts. When someone has sued you, your business, or your insured, you know the plaintiff is going to come after you — and your pocketbook — with all they’ve got.
In response, you need a litigation team that is ready and willing to go above and beyond in its efforts to defend your rights and protect your bottom line.
When you are in need of a New Jersey personal injury lawyer, look no further than Weiner Law Group. At Weiner Law Group LLP, based in Parsippany, New Jersey, our attorneys are highly skilled in the defense of tort cases involving personal injury claims alleging product liability, premises liability, civil rights, high-exposure auto claims, and more.
Since 1988, we have been defending companies and individuals against potentially devastating lawsuits. When you hire our team of New Jersey personal injury lawyers, you can feel confident knowing that we will work diligently to ensure that such lawsuits do not cripple your business, personal lives, or financial security.
Keep reading to learn more about New Jersey personal injury law and see how one of our attorneys can help you defend your rights and maximize your chances of success moving forward. If you have any questions, please contact us today.
First Things First: What Is Personal Injury Litigation?
Before getting too far along in the process, it’s important to understand what constitutes a personal injury lawsuit and how it can impact you.
Personal injury litigation refers to legal proceedings that arise when one or more individuals suffer harm or physical injury due to the actions or negligence of another person or entity.
Notably, personal injury cases are a subset of civil litigation, meaning that such lawsuits typically involve seeking monetary compensation for damages suffered by the injured party, rather than criminal penalties.Â
It’s important to remember, however, that just because you have been sued in a personal injury lawsuit does not mean that you are legally liable.
Rather, the injured party (plaintiff) must first prove that your wrongful or negligent actions were the cause of the plaintiff’s injuries. This is precisely where a New Jersey personal injury attorney can come into play.
If you have been wrongfully accused of causing injury to another, speak with a member of our team to discuss your rights and options moving forward.
How a New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You
Defending against a personal injury claim can feel overwhelming, especially when you know you are not responsible. Fortunately, however, you do not have to defend yourself against such claims on your own.
Below are some examples of ways in which an experienced personal injury defense attorney in New Jersey can benefit your case.Â
Legal Expertise
Personal injury litigation is a highly specialized area of law that requires in-depth knowledge of relevant statutes and case law. An experienced attorney can provide you with valuable legal expertise and guidance to help you:
- Understand the law that applies to your case;
- Analyze and assess the strengths and weaknesses of the plaintiff’s claims;
- Identify appropriate legal defenses that you may be able to assert; and
- Develop a legal strategy that is tailored to your specific needs and goals.
When it comes to defending your legal rights, having legal expertise on your side can make all the difference.
Investigation and Evidence Gathering
An attorney can also assist with investigation and evidence gathering. This might include:
- Gathering evidence at the scene of the accident, if applicable;
- Identifying and interviewing potential witnesses who may be able to provide testimony in support of your defense;
- Consulting with experts who may be able to testify on your behalf; and
- Conducting discovery, including interrogatories and depositions, to gather additional information to help support your defense.
Although it is typically the plaintiff’s burden to prove their claims, having strong evidence to contradict the plaintiff’s claims and poke holes in their arguments can nevertheless be crucial to your defense.
Insurance Coordination.
Personal injury claimants often attempt to go after the deep pockets. In many cases, this means pursuing a claim against the defendant’s insurance policy.
As such, if you have insurance coverage, your defense may also require coordination with your insurer to ensure they fulfill their obligations under your policy. An experienced personal litigation defense attorney can help you facilitate any necessary communications throughout the process.
Negotiation and Settlement
Negotiation and settlement play a much larger role in personal injury lawsuits than people might expect. In fact, only an estimated 2% of civil cases in New Jersey ever make it all the way to trial. Thus, having an attorney with strong communication and negotiation skills is essential.
Trial Representation
That said, reaching a settlement resolution will not be feasible in all situations. Accordingly, as important as it is to have a skilled negotiator in your corner, it is equally important to have an attorney with tried and true in-court litigation experience who can effectively represent your interests in trial when a favorable settlement resolution cannot be reached.
Our team of experienced litigators can provide critical courtroom advocacy, including:Â
- Attendance at pre-trial hearings,
- Opening and closing statements,
- Presentation of evidence, and
- Examination and cross-examination of witnesses.
No matter what your case requires, the attorneys at Weiner Law Group have what it takes to fiercely advocate on your behalf and represent your interests at trial.
Case Management
Lastly, but certainly not least, the benefit of having an attorney to manage your case from start to finish cannot be overstated.
Personal injury lawsuits can be complicated, time-consuming, and stressful. However, having a qualified team of legal professionals who can keep your case on track can lift a great deal of the weight off of your shoulders.
How to Find the Right New Jersey Personal Injury Attorney for Your Case
If you are in need of a New Jersey personal injury lawyer but aren’t sure how to find the right one for your case, here are a few things to look for:
- Experience handling personal injury cases, and specifically, personal injury defense;
- Local knowledge of laws, procedures, and court practices in New Jersey;
- Ample resources, legal network, and support staff;
- Strong communication skills;
- Track record of success in past cases; and
- Positive reviews and testimonials from former clients who can attest to the reputation of any attorneys you may be considering.
While there are many attorneys in New Jersey to choose from, at Weiner Law Group, we are confident that we have what it takes to give your case the best possible chance of success moving forward.
Weiner Law Group: Representing Defendants’ Interests in Catastrophic Tort Cases
At Weiner Law Group LLP, we offer tort defense in a wide range of matters and have unrivaled experience representing clients in high-exposure cases that may subject them to punitive and exemplary damages.
Our attorneys have a well-earned reputation for resolving and successfully litigating difficult cases involving such matters as:
- Insurance defense — Counseling and representing insurers, self-insured entities, and individuals on insurance coverage matters concerning personal injury claims.
- Product liability defense — Representing product manufacturers against claims alleging manufacturing defects, design defects and marketing defects.
- Premises liability — Defending property owners against negligent property management claims, hazardous property condition claims and more.
- Civil rights — Protecting the rights of public entities, government officials and police officers in civil rights cases throughout the state of New Jersey.
- High exposure auto claims — Providing high quality defense against claims alleging multi-vehicle wrongful death, fatal trucking accidents and more.
Our personal injury defense litigators also have a great symbiosis with our other litigation teams and work seamlessly with them to find solutions to issues you may have outside the realm of personal injury litigation.
Defending Your Company Against Serious Personal Injury Claims
Our lawyers are well-equipped to fully represent your interests and keep your costs in line with your potential exposure. We are personally committed to your cause and take pride in doing better work at a better rate than other defense firms.
Our litigators are skilled at managing personal injury defense cases from inception through trial and always stay abreast of current trends and strategies to keep you one step ahead.
We represent a broad spectrum of clients—from startups to Fortune 100 companies, insurers to public entities, and real estate developers to individuals and families — so you can rest assured knowing that, no matter your precise circumstances, your defense will be in qualified and experienced hands.
When you are ready to get started on your personal injury defense, contact us online or call our office in Parsippany, New Jersey, at 866-899-1138 for legal counsel that goes above and beyond. Find out how we can help you minimize your risk and achieve favorable results in high-stakes personal injury litigation.