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Bergen County Personal Injury Lawyer | SRIS, P.C.
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Personal Injury Lawyer in Bergen County, NJ. SRIS, P.C. — Mr. Sris. 24/7. Call (888) 437-7747.
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If you suffered harm from toxic exposure in Bergen County, an Environmental Injury Lawyer Bergen County can help. New Jersey’s Comparative Negligence Act (N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1) governs your claim. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has handled 4,739+ firm-wide case results with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate. Call (888) 437-7747.
Last verified: April 2026 | Superior Court of NJ, Bergen Vicinage | New Jersey Legislature
New Jersey personal injury law operates under the Comparative Negligence Act, codified at N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1 et seq. This statute allows you to recover damages even if you were partially at fault, as long as your fault does not exceed 50%. For environmental injury claims, additional statutes like the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11) may apply. Founded in 1997 by former prosecutor Mr. Sris, the firm brings over 120 years of combined legal experience to your case.
For environmental injury claims specifically, New Jersey’s Environmental Rights Act (N.J.S.A. 2A:35A-1 et seq.) provides a private right of action for harm caused by pollution or toxic exposure. This statute allows you to seek injunctive relief and damages for harm to your health, property, or economic interests. The Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11) also creates a fund for cleanup and compensation.
Review the official statutes: N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1 (New Jersey Legislature) and Superior Court of NJ, Bergen Vicinage.
In Bergen County, personal injury cases are filed in the Superior Court of NJ, Bergen Vicinage (10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601). Discovery includes mandatory Independent Medical Exams (IME) for injury claims. Cases under $20,000 go through non-binding arbitration before trial. The court’s strict case management deadlines require prompt filing and discovery responses.
- Step 1: Seek immediate medical attention and document your injuries.
- Step 2: Preserve evidence — photos, witness statements, environmental test results.
- Step 3: File a complaint in Superior Court of NJ, Bergen Vicinage within 2 years.
- Step 4: Serve the defendant and complete discovery, including IME.
- Step 5: Attend mandatory arbitration if under $20,000.
- Step 6: Proceed to trial or settlement negotiations.
In Bergen County, personal injury claims seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. New Jersey imposes no caps on personal injury damages.
| Offense | Classification | Incarceration | Fine | License Impact | Additional Consequences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negligent Injury | Civil Claim | N/A | N/A | N/A | Damages: medical, lost wages, pain and suffering |
Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. was founded in 1997 by former prosecutor Mr. Sris. The firm has over 120 years of combined legal experience and has handled 4,739+ documented case results with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate firm-wide. Our tagline: “Advocacy Without Borders.” Mr. Sris personally amended Va. Code § 20-107.3, the equitable distribution statute, demonstrating deep legal authority.
Firm-wide across VA, MD, NJ, NY, and DC, Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has handled 4,739+ documented case results with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate. Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Our New Jersey location is accessible via I-80, NJ Turnpike, Route 17, Route 4, and Route 46. We serve clients at Bergen County courts. Personal injury lawyer near Hackensack, Fort Lee, Teaneck, Paramus, Englewood, Ridgewood, Fair Lawn, Bergenfield, Garfield, Mahwah, Ramsey, and Lyndhurst.
24/7 phone consultations — (888) 437-7747 — meetings by appointment only.
Toll-Free: (888) 437-7747 | Local: (609)-983-0003
By appointment only. 24/7 phone consultations.
Q: Do I need a lawyer to start a business in Bergen County?
Yes. A business lawyer ensures proper entity formation, compliance with state registration, and protection of personal assets through correct corporate structure.
Q: Does New Jersey have cash bail?
No. NJ abolished cash bail in January 2017 under the Criminal Justice Reform Act. Pretrial release in Bergen County is determined by a Public Safety Assessment (PSA) — a computerized risk score, not money. There are no bail bondsmen in NJ.
Q: What is Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) in Bergen County, New Jersey?
PTI is a diversionary program for first-time indictable (felony) offenders in Bergen County. Successful completion of 1-3 years of supervision results in complete dismissal of charges. Applications processed through Superior Court of NJ, Bergen Vicinage.
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 Bergen County Superior Court.
Q: What is a disorderly persons offense in Bergen 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, Bergen Vicinage (10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601). Petty disorderly persons: up to 30 days/$500.
Learn more about our New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer services. Also serving Atlantic County and Burlington County. For other legal needs in Bergen County, see our Business Lawyer and DUI Lawyer pages. Visit our New Jersey Law Location page. Meet Mr. Sris.
Last verified: April 2026. Information current as of April 2026. Laws change — contact Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 for updated guidance.
Attorney responsible for this advertisement: Mr. Sris, Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C., 44 Apple St 1st Floor, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724.
