The Law Offices of Richard M. Pescatore are located in both Vineland and Marlton, New Jersey. The firm has successfully achieved verdicts of one million dollars and more on behalf of its clients, together with multi-million dollar settlements.
The Law Offices of Richard M. Pescatore are located in both Vineland and Marlton, New Jersey. The firm has successfully achieved verdicts of one million dollars and more on behalf of its clients, together with multi-million dollar settlements.
The Law Offices of Richard M. Pescatore represents people seriously injured across South Jersey, from offices in Vineland and Marlton. New Jersey generally gives you two years to file an injury lawsuit. If a town, county or state agency may be at fault, a written notice is generally due within 90 days.
Car, truck and motorcycle accidents
Pedestrian accidents
Slip and fall and premises liability
Dog bites
Medical malpractice
Injuries from defective products
Workers' compensation
Two-year deadline. N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2 sets two years for most injury claims. Different rules apply to children and to some other claims.
Public entities. The Tort Claims Act, at N.J.S.A. 59:8-8, generally requires written notice within 90 days. A judge can allow late notice within one year on a showing of extraordinary circumstances, so call early. The lawsuit itself must be filed within two years.
Comparative negligence. If you were partly at fault, your recovery is reduced by your share. If your share is greater than the combined share of the defendants, you recover nothing. See N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1.
Limitation on lawsuit. Many New Jersey auto policies include this option. It bars recovery for pain and suffering unless the injury is one of six kinds: death, dismemberment, significant disfigurement or scarring, a displaced fracture, loss of a fetus, or a permanent injury. It does not limit claims for medical bills or lost wages. Check your policy's declarations page. The state's Auto Insurance Buyer's Guide explains the option.
Medical malpractice. New Jersey requires an affidavit of merit from an appropriate licensed professional within 60 days after the defendant answers the complaint, with one extension of up to 60 days for good cause.
Get medical care and follow through with it.
Report the injury to the police, the property owner or your employer.
Take photos and save names of witnesses.
Do not give a recorded statement to the other side's insurer.
Keep your bills, records and a note of the work you miss.
What if I was partly at fault? You can still recover if your share of fault is not greater than the defendants' combined share. Your recovery is reduced by your share.
How much is my case worth? Nobody can say at the start. It depends on the injuries, the proof of fault and the insurance available.
What does it cost? Most injury cases are handled on a contingent fee. Read how fees work.
Call (856) 507-1000 or use the contact form. The firm has offices at 1055 East Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360, and 2 North Maple Avenue, Marlton, NJ 08053.
This page is general information, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Deadlines and outcomes depend on the facts of each case.
Last updated November 4, 2026.