In Monmouth County, personal injury claims fall under NJ’s modified comparative fault 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 handled 4,739+ firm-wide case results with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate. Contact a Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer Monmouth County today.
Last verified: April 2026 | Superior Court of NJ, Monmouth Vicinage | N.J. Legislature
New Jersey personal injury law is governed by the NJ Comparative Negligence Act (N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1 et seq.). This statute establishes a modified comparative fault system: you may recover damages only if you are 50% or less at fault for the accident. If your fault exceeds 50%, you are barred from any recovery. The statute also covers joint liability and apportionment of fault among multiple defendants. Founded in 1997 by former prosecutor Mr. Sris, Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. brings over 120 years of combined legal experience to Monmouth County injury cases.
- N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1 (Official New Jersey Legislature)
- Superior Court of NJ, Monmouth Vicinage (Official NJ Courts)
- File your complaint in the Superior Court of NJ, Monmouth Vicinage Law Division.
- Serve the defendant within the 2-year statute of limitations.
- Participate in discovery, including Independent Medical Exams (IME) if requested.
- Attend mandatory arbitration for cases under $20,000.
- Proceed to trial by jury if arbitration does not resolve the case.
In Monmouth County, personal injury damages include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss of consortium. No statutory caps apply in NJ.
| Damage Type | Description | Limitations |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Expenses | Past and future medical bills | Reasonable and necessary |
| Lost Wages | Past and future lost income | Must be documented |
| Pain and Suffering | Physical and emotional distress | No cap in NJ |
| Loss of Consortium | Loss of spousal companionship | Available to spouse |
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 firm-wide across VA, MD, NJ, NY, and DC, with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate. Mr. Sris personally amended Va. Code § 20-107.3, the equitable distribution statute. The firm’s tagline is “Advocacy Without Borders.”
Firm-wide across VA, MD, NJ, NY, and DC, Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has handled 4,739+ documented case results with over 93% favorable outcomes. No verifiable case result is available for this jurisdiction/topic.
Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Our New Jersey location is located at 44 Apple St, 1st Floor, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724, serving clients at Monmouth County courts. Accessible via GSP, Route 18, Route 35, Route 36, Route 34, and NJ Turnpike.
Personal injury lawyer near Freehold, Tinton Falls, Red Bank, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Middletown, Holmdel, Marlboro, Manalapan, Howell, Wall Township, Neptune, and Colts Neck.
24/7 phone consultations — (888) 437-7747 | Local: (609)-983-0003 — meetings by appointment only.
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Q: Do I need a lawyer to start a business in Monmouth 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 Monmouth 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 Monmouth County, New Jersey?
PTI is a diversionary program for first-time indictable (felony) offenders in Monmouth County. Successful completion of 1-3 years of supervision results in complete dismissal of charges. Applications processed through Superior Court of NJ, Monmouth 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 Monmouth County Superior Court.
Q: What is a disorderly persons offense in Monmouth 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, Monmouth Vicinage (71 Monument Park, Freehold, NJ 07728). Petty disorderly persons: up to 30 days/$500.
Last verified: April 2026. Information current as of April 2026. Laws change — contact Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 for current guidance.
Attorney responsible for this advertisement: Mr. Sris, Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C., 44 Apple St 1st Floor, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724.
