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South Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer Delivering Strong Legal Support for Accident Victims in Burlington County, Camden County, Cumberland County, and Throughout NJ

All over South Jersey, accidents ranging from car crashes to slip and falls cause life-changing injuries to victims through no fault of their own. When someone else’s negligence has left you with mounting medical expenses and unexpected income loss due to your injuries, you need and deserve full compensation. It takes the guidance of a dedicated personal injury attorney in South Jersey to successfully build a claim that addresses all of your losses. 

At DiTomaso Law, we know how difficult recovering from an accident can be for you and your family, and we’re here to help. While you devote all of your time and energy to recovering physically and emotionally from your injuries, your South Jersey personal injury lawyer will pursue compensation for all of your losses. To make sure every victim injured in an accident in South Jersey receives the professional guidance they need, our firm offers a free initial consultation. Contact us today for the opportunity to discuss the specifics of your case with an attorney and find out what our experienced legal team can do for you. 

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Skilled, Compassionate Help for Personal Injury Claims in South Jersey 

A personal injury refers to harm someone suffers because of someone else’s carelessness, recklessness, or negligence of any kind. Under New Jersey law, you’re entitled to compensation for your losses. We’re here to help you get it. 

Proving Negligence in South Jersey Injury Claims

Before you can receive compensation for your losses, you need to prove that the defendant is actually liable for your accident. Under New Jersey law, you need to establish the following elements: 

  • A duty of care that the defendant owed to you to exercise a reasonable amount of caution and minimize the risk of injuring another person
  • A breach of this duty through any form of negligent conduct, including unsafe driving or failure to maintain premises in a safe condition 
  • Causation of the accident or injury as a result of this breach of duty
  • Damages that resulted from the accident, including all actual losses, both economic and non-economic, suffered as a result of the injury

We establish these elements through a thorough investigation, collection of evidence, and diligent case preparation. 

Compensation You’re Entitled to in a Personal Injury Case

After an accident, you’re facing pain, physical limitations, financial hardships, and significant disruption to your daily routine. You deserve compensation for all of your losses, including: 

  • Medical and rehabilitation expenses, such as emergency room care, inpatient hospitalization, prescriptions, physical and psychological therapy, prosthetics, and mobility aids, such as wheelchairs and walkers 
  • Income loss, such as your lost wages during recovery and reduction in future earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other economic losses 

We secure maximum compensation for our clients through a thorough analysis of the accident’s impact on their lives, collaborations with expert witnesses to project future losses, and thorough documentation of their damages. 

Types of Personal Injury Claims Our Firm Handles Throughout South Jersey 

At DiTomaso Law, our legal team handles the full range of personal injury matters victims sustain in South Jersey areas like Burlington County, Camden County, Cumberland County, and beyond. Types of injury claims we can assist you with include: 

A single act of negligence can have devastating consequences, whether that careless conduct occurs behind the wheel, in the operating room, or in maintaining a property in safe condition. Although personal injury claims of all kinds involve similar elements, these different types of cases each have their own nuances. You need a personal injury attorney in South Jersey with both a breadth and depth of knowledge to help you achieve the most successful outcome possible for your claim. 

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Rich DiTomaso was an excellent attorney. He was knowledgeable, thorough, and settled our case with a great result. We would highly recommend using this attorney.

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Five stars absolutely deserved here. They handled every detail, from insurance companies to doctors and bills. I highly recommend Richard and his colleges.

Marie Snow

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Richard Ditomaso is an expert in his field. He goes above and beyond for his clients. If you’re looking for a great lawyer, give this one a chance; you won’t regret it. A+++

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Common Injuries for Which You Could Seek Compensation 

Accidents can lead to numerous types of injuries. The more severe your injuries and related losses are, the higher the potential value of your claim. Our firm assists clients who have sustained numerous types of injuries serious enough to significantly affect their lives, including: 

  • Cuts and lacerations
  • Bruises
  • Road rash
  • Burn injuries 
  • Scars and disfigurement 
  • Broken bones
  • Whiplash
  • Soft-tissue injury
  • Damage to internal organs
  • Ligament injuries
  • Muscle strains and sprains
  • Joint injuries, including shoulder and knee tears
  • Nerve injuries
  • Neck and back injuries
  • Dental injuries
  • Eye injuries and vision loss 
  • Altered smell and taste
  • Brain and head injuries, including concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
  • Spinal cord injuries, which may lead to paralysis (paraplegia or quadriplegia/tetraplegia) 
  • Amputation injury/loss of limb 
  • Emotional or psychological distress, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression

Some accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries that have lifelong, life-changing effects. In other cases, your daily activities, ability to work, or quality of life might be compromised by persistent pain or loss of mobility. Our firm represents victims, no matter how seriously their injuries impact their lives. 

While some injuries are visibly obvious and demonstrate immediate evidence of injury, others may not be apparent right away. Serious physical and emotional impacts may not become apparent until some time has passed after the accident. 

To get the compensation you deserve, you need to prove that the injuries you sustained resulted from the accident and document their severity. Establishing these facts is easier for certain injuries than for others. For example, the symptoms of herniated discs may not become fully apparent until days after an accident. Although the discs between the spinal vertebrae can become dislodged as a result of the force of a fall or auto accident, the victim may initially be able to walk away from the accident scene with minimal symptoms. Over the hours and days that follow, the swelling that results from this damage can cause severe nerve pain and numbness. 

Because accidents can cause serious injuries, even if the damage isn’t immediately obvious, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Waiting to see a doctor, no matter the reason, can provide insurance companies with grounds to deny your claim. Our firm assists clients in making strong, effective claims for compensation for a variety of injuries and surgeries caused by an accident. 

Your Case Deserves a South Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer Dedicated to Getting Results

The experienced personal injury lawyers at DiTomaso Law assist clients in personal injury claims arising out of negligence, intentional torts, and strict liability, with a history of securing successful results for victims injured across South Jersey. 

Our In-Depth Understanding of Safety Hazards in South Jersey

The right personal injury attorney in South Jersey can make a big difference in facing life after an accident. As an experienced personal injury firm serving clients across the region, DiTomaso Law has a nuanced understanding of local laws, legal procedures, and the hazards that most commonly lead to accidents. 

We’re familiar with the major roads where highway accidents happen, including I-95, I-295, US 322, Route 55, Route 42, Route 73, and Route 168. Many commuters in our region depend on buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation operated by New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit), Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO), and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). We understand the challenges of holding these defendants accountable for accidents arising out of their negligence and are well-positioned to assist victims who were injured on a bus or a train. Our extensive knowledge of South Jersey’s hospital systems equips us to manage medical malpractice claims effectively, as well. 

A Commitment to Minimizing the Stress of the Legal Process 

Sustaining injuries in a serious accident can be immensely stressful. While we can’t erase what’s happened or the physical pain the accident has caused you, we can step in to manage many of the more stressful aspects of the aftermath of an accident. 

Let us reassure you when you’re facing concerns about your physical and financial recovery, answering your questions with compassion and transparency. Turn over the frustrations of dealing with the insurance company and the overwhelming demands of the legal process to our experienced professionals. 

How DiTomaso Law Can Help

Accident victims in South Jersey benefit tremendously from seeking the help of a skilled lawyer who is dedicated to getting them results. Insurance companies have a team of lawyers working hard to prevent you from getting the benefits and compensation that you deserve. You should have a legal team on your side, too. 

What Our Firm Will Do for You 

Being involved in an accident can be an overwhelming experience, but dealing with insurance companies afterward can be just as unsettling. The paperwork, the phone calls, and the medical bills all come at the worst time, when you’re in pain and unable to work. With our firm on your side, you won’t have to face any of this ordeal alone. When you retain DiTomaso Law as your personal injury firm, we will: 

  • Assess your case
  • Investigate your accident
  • Gather evidence on your behalf
  • Consult with expert witnesses to establish all of your present and future conditions 
  • Communicate with the insurance representatives for you
  • Assist in getting your bills paid
  • Ensure you’re receiving the medical treatment you need 
  • Aggressively represent your interests in settlement negotiations and legal proceedings 

With DiTomaso Law, you have a team of experienced attorneys working for you. We’re ready to fight for you for as long as it takes to get you the justice and the compensation you deserve.

Swift, Strong Legal Action 

You have a limited time to take action in a personal injury matter. In New Jersey, you typically have two years from the injury or the date you discovered or should have discovered the injury (in the case of medical malpractice claims, for example) to file a lawsuit in civil court. You may have even less time in certain circumstances, such as claims that involve a government entity as a defendant. 

This formal legal deadline matters because missing it could prevent you from receiving compensation. However, it’s not the only reason you need prompt legal guidance. The strength of your claim depends on evidence of the defendant’s negligence. The longer you wait to begin investigating the accident, the greater the chances of critical evidence becoming lost. 

From the moment you consult our attorneys, we’re ready to take proactive steps to build the strongest possible case for you. 

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Why Choose DiTomaso Law as Your Personal Injury Attorney in South Jersey?

At DiTomaso Law, we have the skills and determination to deliver the best possible results for clients. Our experience and credentials set us apart from other firms. 

Decades of Personal Injury Law Experience

DiTomaso Law has served clients throughout the region for more than 25 years, and our team has more than 80 years of combined experience. This background ensures we have extensive knowledge of all aspects of personal injury law, from auto accidents and slip and falls to medical malpractice matters. We’re able to anticipate and overcome challenges of all kinds, strengthening our clients’ claims even in complex situations. 

A Proven Record of Results for Injured Victims

We always pursue maximum compensation for our clients. Our track record includes a history of securing settlements and verdicts in the six-figure range and beyond. Although every case is different, knowing that we have demonstrated our commitment to securing clients everything they’re entitled to means you can count on our team to seek a settlement or trial award that fully addresses your losses. 

Representation Throughout South Jersey and Beyond

The experienced legal team at DiTomaso Law aggressively represents injured individuals throughout Southern New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania, including Camden County, Burlington County, Salem County, Gloucester County, Cumberland County, Atlantic County, Bucks County, Montgomery County, and Delaware County. We serve clients out of offices conveniently located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, because you shouldn’t have to go far to find quality legal assistance. 

Contact a Personal Injury Attorney in South Jersey at DiTomaso Law Today for a Free Case Review

With skilled, compassionate legal guidance, you can get through the aftermath of an accident and take back control of your life. Our firm offers a free consultation and represents the injured on a contingency basis, so you’ll never have to pay upfront costs for help recovering the compensation you’re entitled to. 

For a South Jersey personal injury lawyer you can count on, contact DiTomaso Law online or call 856-414-0010 today.

Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Claims in South Jersey

What do you have to prove in a personal injury claim in South Jersey?

Success in personal injury claims relies on proving that another party’s negligence caused or substantially contributed to the accident that caused the injury. In most cases, you must prove negligence to obtain compensation.

Through your claim, your personal injury attorney will work to establish the defendant’s duty of care, the conduct that breached that duty, how that negligence caused the injury, and what damages you suffered because of their negligence.

What is comparative negligence, and how does it apply to a personal injury case?

In New Jersey, you can recover compensation for your injuries even if you were partly at fault for the accident under the comparative negligence doctrine. 

Comparative negligence assigns a percentage of fault to each party. The person who is seeking damages must be less responsible for causing the accident than the party who allegedly failed to exercise the duty of care and generally must prove that they were no more than 50 percent at fault for the accident. 

If the victim is found partially at fault, the amount of damages awarded may be reduced according to the percentage of fault attributed to the victim.

For example, if a person wearing high heels slips and falls on snow-covered pavement, a jury may be convinced that the injured party was partially responsible for the accident because they failed to exercise a reasonable amount of care by wearing the wrong footwear for the weather conditions. However, the jury may also recognize that the property owner failed to clear snow from the sidewalk promptly and properly.

How much compensation you receive from your claim may depend on how comparative negligence is applied to your case. The decision of how much negligence should be attributed to either side is somewhat subjective, which makes it particularly important that you have a skilled lawyer on your side investigating all factors that contributed to the accident and building a case that fully establishes the defendant’s negligence.

How do no-fault laws affect compensation in car accident cases?

New Jersey is a no-fault state when it comes to car accident claims. This means that each motorist’s own auto insurance pays for their medical bills through personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, no matter who caused the accident. 

Although this system means you don’t have to wait for liability disputes to be resolved to get your medical bills paid, this system has its drawbacks. A popular decision New Jersey drivers make in purchasing their auto insurance coverage, known as the verbal threshold or limitation on lawsuit option, can restrict the circumstances under which you can sue negligent drivers for pain and suffering, inconvenience, and emotional distress. 

In spite of this system, you may be able to pursue compensation for pain and suffering even if you’re subject to the verbal threshold if your injuries meet a given threshold of severity or disability, or if your case involves a commercial vehicle defendant. With a lawyer who understands the complexities of the New Jersey auto claims process from DiTomaso Law on your side, you can consider all possibilities and successfully prove that you meet this injury severity threshold.

Should I talk to an insurance adjuster about the accident?

You shouldn’t speak with an insurance adjuster without considerable caution and, if at all possible, legal guidance. Insurance companies benefit from paying out less in claims compensation. After an accident, an insurer may attempt to downplay your injuries and their impact in order to pay them less. The insurer may also deny the claim entirely. 

If you must talk to an insurance adjuster, keep this reality in mind during every interaction. Don’t agree to provide a recorded statement or full access to your medical history. Don’t even make small talk, as the adjuster may later take innocent statements out of context to use against you. Stick to the facts and avoid speculating about fault for the accident or the extent of your injuries. 

Your best option for handling interactions with the insurance company after a serious injury is to leave this matter to your attorney. DiTomaso Law takes on the hassle of managing all phone calls, paperwork, and negotiations with the insurance company for you when we represent you in a personal injury claim.

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