In Union County, personal injury claims fall under NJ’s comparative negligence rule (N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1), barring recovery if you are over 50% at fault. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 4,739+ firm-wide documented case results with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate. Mr. Sris handles these cases.
Last verified: April 2026 | Superior Court of NJ, Union Vicinage | New Jersey Legislature
New Jersey’s personal injury law is governed by the NJ Comparative Negligence Act (N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1 et seq.). This statute allows you to recover damages — including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering — as long as you are not more than 50% at fault for the accident. If you are partially at fault, your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are 20% at fault and your damages are $100,000, you recover $80,000. The statute also covers the NJ Automobile Insurance statute (verbal/limitation threshold) and the Products Liability Act (2A:58C-1 et seq.). Founded in 1997 by former prosecutor Mr. Sris, the firm has over 120 years of combined legal experience.
For the full text of the NJ Comparative Negligence Act, see N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1 (official New Jersey Legislature). For court procedures, visit the Superior Court of NJ, Union Vicinage website.
In Union County, personal injury cases are filed in the Law Division of the Superior Court of NJ, Union Vicinage at 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207. The court requires mandatory arbitration for cases under $20,000. Discovery includes Independent Medical Exams (IME) and experienced testimony.
- File your complaint in the Law Division, Superior Court of NJ, Union Vicinage.
- Serve the defendant within 30 days of filing.
- Complete discovery, including IME and experienced reports.
- Attend mandatory arbitration if your case is under $20,000.
- Proceed to trial if arbitration is rejected or unsuccessful.
- Collect judgment or negotiate settlement post-verdict.
In Union County, personal injury claims seek damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering under NJ law.
| Offense | Classification | Incarceration | Fine | License Impact | Additional Consequences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Injury Claim | Civil Action | None | None (damages awarded) | None | Modified comparative fault: barred if more than 50% at fault. No caps on damages in NJ. |
Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. was founded in 1997 by Mr. Sris, a former prosecutor. The firm has over 120 years of combined legal experience and has handled 4,739+ documented case results firm-wide with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate. Mr. Sris personally amended Va. Code § 20-107.3, the equitable distribution statute in Virginia. The firm tagline is “Advocacy Without Borders.”
No verifiable case result is available for this jurisdiction/topic. Firm-wide, Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 4,739+ documented case results with over 93% favorable outcomes across VA, MD, NJ, NY, and DC.
Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Our New Jersey location is accessible to Union County courts via NJ Turnpike, GSP, Route 22, Route 1, and I-78. We serve clients in Elizabeth, Union Township, Plainfield, Westfield, Scotch Plains, Cranford, Summit, Linden, Rahway, Clark, Roselle, and Springfield.
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Q: Does New Jersey have cash bail?
No. NJ abolished cash bail in January 2017 under the Criminal Justice Reform Act. Pretrial release in Union County is determined by a Public Safety Assessment (PSA) — a computerized risk score, not money. There are no bail bondsmen in NJ. Cases heard at Superior Court of NJ, Union Vicinage (2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207).
Q: What is Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) in Union County, New Jersey?
It depends. PTI is a diversionary program for first-time indictable (felony) offenders in Union County. Successful completion of 1-3 years of supervision results in complete dismissal of charges. Applications processed through Superior Court of NJ, Union Vicinage. Conditional discharge is the Municipal Court equivalent for first-time drug possession.
Q: Can I get my NJ criminal record expunged?
Yes. NJ allows expungement after waiting periods: 5 years for indictable crimes, 2 years for disorderly persons. NJ’s Clean Slate law expanded eligibility. PTI completions result in automatic dismissal. Petitions filed in Union County Superior Court.
Q: What is a disorderly persons offense in Union County, NJ?
A disorderly persons offense is NJ’s equivalent of a misdemeanor — up to 6 months jail/$1,000 fine. Heard in Superior Court of NJ, Union Vicinage (2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207). Petty disorderly persons: up to 30 days/$500. Indictable crimes (felonies) are heard in Union County Superior Court.
Q: Do I need a lawyer to start a business in Union County?
Yes. A business lawyer ensures proper entity formation, compliance with state registration, and protection of personal assets through correct corporate structure.
Last verified: April 2026. Information current as of this date. Laws change — contact Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 for updated guidance.
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