Personal Injury and Serious Accident Attorney in Englewood, New Jersey

Law Offices of Jeffrey I. Amtman

383 Walnut Street Newark, New Jersey 07105 USA

 (866) 592-4136
 (973) 465-9141

www.jeffreyiamtman.com
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The Law Offices of Jeffrey I. Amtman helps injured people in New Jersey and New York recover compensation for all types of injuries from serious brain and spinal cord injuries to repetitive stress injuries. We maximize our clients' compensation through diligent use of the workers comp system, the social security disability program and personal injury lawsuits. Contact our serious injury law firm for representation in Englewood, Newark or New York City.

We provide comprehensive representation, helping you cope with medical bills and other consequences of a serious personal injury. We want you to focus on your recovery rather than on financial worries, and so we help people pay medical bills during the processes of filing claims and lawsuits - a process that can sometimes take many months.

We want to stay in touch with you throughout the case. We provide periodic updates on the progress of your claim or lawsuit. We are proactive - if we haven't heard from you for a while, we will contact you to learn how your recovery is progressing.

If you've been injured on the job, you need a New Jersey workman's compensation lawyer who is skilled in work injury claims. If you've been hurt in an auto accident, you need an experienced personal injury attorney. If you need to file for Social Security Disability benefits, we can help. Our firm has offices in Englewood, Newark and New York City and is licensed to practice law in both New Jersey and New York.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Whiplash Injury, Mass Transit Accidents, Train Accidents, Subway Accidents, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Agency) Violations, Repetitive Stress Syndrome, Electrocutions, Explosions, Petrochemical Accidents

Practice Areas Description

At the Law Offices of Jeffrey I. Amtman, we help victims of all types of accidents. Our practice includes the following:

- Car Accidents

Our firm uses specialists to prove liability and build a complete picture of the auto accident that caused your injuries. We consult with accident reconstruction experts, biomechanical specialists and other medical personnel. We review police reports and insurance coverage statements. We use the results of our investigations to assign value to your injuries and determine liability. We approach these tasks carefully and thoroughly, knowing that our client's financial future may be riding on the success of our work.

- Truck Accidents

Injuries from a semi truck accident are usually serious or fatal. We also help families suffering from the pain of the death of a loved one in a truck accident. We pride ourselves on being honest with people injured in truck accidents, assessing the likelihood that they will prevail at trial or in settlement negotiations. Our attorneys have flexible hours, report frequently on the progress of the case, and make sure that you are getting proper medical treatment for your truck crash injuries. Whether you've been in a rear end collision with a tractor trailer, hit by a garbage truck, or injured in a gravel truck accident, we can help.

- Motorcycle Accidents

Motorbike accidents can cause serious injuries, and sometimes result in a wrongful death. Our attorney assists victims and their families to make sure they receive adequate compensation for their medical expenses and other personal losses and emotional suffering they have had to endure. At our firm, we investigate the motorcycle accident in-depth. We will visit the accident site, collect evidence and conduct detailed depositions of witnesses to find out exactly what happened. If needed, our firm will hire the appropriate experts to help in determining what really happened. Our bike accidents lawyer is aggressive in seeking the maximum compensation available for his clients, whether it is through settlement negotiations or taking a case to trial.

- Mass Transit Accidents

While a car accident occurs every minute, mass transit accidents, such as bus accidents or train accidents are not as frequent. These transportation methods are often viewed as the safer method for travel. Therefore, when a mass transit accident does occur, we thoroughly investigate the accident searching for answers. Why did the train derail? What caused the plane to crash? Were there influential factors which contributed to the subway injury? We meticulously search for all potential areas of negligence and liability in order to maximize compensation for our clients.

- Slip and Fall/Trip and Fall

Our New Jersey slip and fall accident attorney handles premises liability lawsuits for a wide range of injuries received in accidents resulting from dangerous property conditions. Some of the causes of the accidents are listed here: icy sidewalks; other sidewalk injuries; snow not shoveled; broken pavement; uneven curb; potholes; uneven steps; spills on a supermarket floor; poor lighting; broken stair rails; slippery wooden ramps. People frequently require surgery after a slip and fall or trip and fall accident. Mr. Amtman has helped people recover compensation for injuries such as broken arms, broken wrists, broken noses, torn ligaments, back and neck injuries, and damage to face and teeth.

- Dog and Animal Bites

If you are bitten by an animal, it is important to get medical care for your injury right away. If not treated, the bite could cause serious injury and in some cases even lead to death. After you have had the injury treated, you should speak with an attorney to see if you have a legal claim and if there are damages you are entitled to. In addition to receiving medical treatment, it's important to determine the owner of the animal. Most states hold owners of animals liable for the injuries they inflict if their owner knew their animal had the tendency of biting or attacking a human. In many cases, the nature of an animal's likelihood to bite or attack someone is implied.

- Construction Site Accidents

Many of these accidents are caused by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Agency) violations or negligence on the part of the property owner, contractor, or subcontractor. Other incidents are simply workplace accidents unrelated to employer negligence. Yet others are a result of defective equipment If you've been injured at a construction site, it is essential to have an injury attorney who understands the different categories of construction site accidents, and the correct means of claiming damages or compensation for injuries sustained in a construction site accident.

- Toxic Chemical Exposure and other Toxic Torts

Workers in the manufacturing industry, construction industry, mining industry and other industries are often exposed to toxic chemicals and other hazardous conditions which can cause serious permanent damage. However, homeowners and average consumers can also be exposed to dangerous toxins causing irreparable damage and even death. The Law Offices of Jeffrey I. Amtman pursue toxic tort claims in order to hold negligent manufacturers, industries and corporations accountable for the damage caused to these individuals and families.

- Repetitive Stress Syndrome

Work-related injuries can range from permanent injuries sustained in a workplace accident to strain injuries where the damage occurs after repetitive stress over a period of time. While many people think little of repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, the fact is that these injuries can have an equally significant impact on your ability to perform your job. The Law Offices of Jeffrey I. Amtman helps injured workers manage medical bills and lost wages by obtaining workers' compensation benefits.

- Workers' Compensation / Workplace Accidents

Every employer in New Jersey is required to carry workers' compensation insurance on each employee. For example, if a worker suffers a back injury while lifting equipment on the job, becomes ill because of toxins in the environment or develops work-related medical conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, the workman's compensation insurance provides for certain payments, such as medical expenses and lost wages. There is no need to prove liability or negligence on the part of the employer. However, there are other stipulations for obtaining compensation following a workplace injury. For example, injured workers may be required to visit the employer's doctor in order to recover payment for medical bills.

- Dangerous and Defective Drugs

Pharmaceutical drugs are highly regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) but recent laws and regulations have made it easier for pharmaceutical companies to push through new products into the marketplace. Because of this, there is often less time spent researching the drugs and their various side effects and problems. As a result, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of injuries due to a dangerous or defective drug. Sometimes the drug will be ordered recalled by the FDA, but most of the time they will remain in the marketplace much too long. The Law Offices of Jeffrey I. Amtman assists clients in the New Jersey and New York area who have been injured from using a dangerous or defective drug.

- Defective Products

The Law Offices of Jeffrey I. Amtman helps people who have been injured by defective, badly designed, or poorly manufactured products. Our Englewood, New Jersey, defective products attorney represents people injured by defective or dangerous products. We help clients obtain proper medical treatment, and when needed, payment of their medical bills while the claim or lawsuit progresses.

- Medical Malpractice

People have a right to expect a certain level of medical care, and medical professionals have committed themselves to providing this. When they do not provide the appropriate level of care because of negligence or deliberate misconduct, and cause injury or death, medical malpractice is the result. If you have been hurt, or if a loved one has died, as a result of medical malpractice, such as doctor negligence, you may be able to receive compensation for your injuries, lost income, medical bills, and other costs associated with any serious injury. It is important to speak with a medical malpractice attorney right away to discuss your options.

- Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Nursing home facilities and staff are entrusted with the care of the nation's most vulnerable adults - the elderly, disabled and ill. It is tragic to learn that an individual has suffered an injury or has died as a result of nursing home abuse or neglect. Detecting nursing home neglect or abuse can be challenging. By the time family members become aware of the misconduct, it is often too late - the damage has been done. However, if you recognize unexplained bruises or other signs of abuse or neglect, it is important to consult a professional to investigate the matter.

- Wrongful Death

The New Jersey wrongful death attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeffrey I. Amtman help families devastated by the wrongful death of a loved one through an accident or incident caused by the negligence or fault of another. Mr. Amtman has years of experience representing families whose loved ones have died in an accident, such as a fatal car wreck, a serious construction site injury or electrocution, a semi truck crash or other accidental fatality. While nothing can compensate you for the death of a loved one, our law firm can work to reduce your financial anxieties.

- Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries

The most common causes for a severe brain or spinal cord injury are catastrophic falls, motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, construction accidents and medical malpractice. When someone has suffered one of these devastating injuries, it is important to find an attorney who understands the legal and medical problems that are going to occur. Our attorney cares for his clients, and works with them and their families to obtain the maximum compensation possible for their loss and suffering. We understand this will never restore what our clients have lost, but at least they will have the peace of mind knowing they can afford to live a full life.

- Burn Injuries

A serious burn injury is devastating. Not only does it lead to permanent scarring, loss of mobility, and multiple surgeries, but it can affect the well-being and employment of the injured party. The Law Offices of Jeffrey I. Amtman provides professional, experienced representation in helping burn victims recover compensation for their injuries. Our firm knows that someone who has suffered a severe burn will never be able to regain the life they had before the accident. We work hard for our clients towards obtaining the maximum amount of recovery possible so they can move on with their life without worrying about the burden of medical expenses and what to do for work.

- Catastrophic Injuries

Catastrophic injuries usually occur without a warning. Some of the injuries that are considered catastrophic include brain and spinal cord injuries, amputation, burn injuries, severe or multiple fractures, disfigurement, scarring, loss of sight, loss of hearing, soft tissue, severe internal injuries, and injuries which result in neurological disorders such as paralysis, quadriplegia, and paraplegia. At the Law Offices of Jeffrey I. Amtman, we assist individuals and their families who have suffered a serious injury in recovering the damages and expenses they are entitled to.

- Social Security Disability

If you have worked and paid into the Social Security Insurance system during five of the last 10 years, and are disabled by a permanent accident injury or chronic illness, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. The SSD program requires that you be unable to work, or anticipate that you will be unable to work, for at least 12 months. The process for receiving benefits involves an initial application, a reconsideration after the claim is denied (and this happens almost routinely), and an administrative hearing. While many people are approved for SSD benefits after going through the application, reconsideration, and hearing process, many are denied. In addition to helping with the initial application and attending the hearing, our knowledgeable SSD attorney will appeal your disability claim if it is denied. Our law firm's success rate for the initial application process and in appeal is excellent.

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