Cherry Hill, NJ Personal Injury Lawyers

The Ferrara Law Firm

601 Longwood Avenue State Highway 38 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 USA

 (856) 324-6156 or (888) 874-8317
 (856) 661-0369

www.ferraralawfirm.com
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For more than 30 years of experience, the Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, have received extensive recognition for excellence in the practice of law. Our attorneys are dedicated to going beyond the usual to provide people with the support they need to overcome a personal injury.

Our team members bring a broad spectrum of personal and professional experience to our work, which helps us excel in complex and sensitive personal injury litigation. We take pride in the knowledge that our firm has have helped our clients to win more than two dozen million dollars or greater settlements and verdicts.

Our law firm's founder Michael Ferrara has been selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America and also selected as a Super Lawyer by New Jersey Monthly Magazine. He has garnered many awards and honors, not least of which is his election to be a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, one of just 500 attorneys in the world to receive this honor.

He is also recognized as a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the New Jersey Supreme Court and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has received the Gold Medal for Distinguished Achievement from the ATLA-A-NJ.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Misdiagnosis, Scaffolding Accidents, Construction Site Fall, Truck Driver Fatigue, Compensation for a Truck Accident, Truck Maintenance Negligence, Auto Defect, Rear End Collision, Dangerous Roadways, Mass Transit Accidents, Turnpike Accident

Practice Areas Description

- Personal Injury

Because personal injury is our law firm's sole focus, we are able to maintain an in-depth knowledge of this area of the law. We have developed the trial skills necessary to help us achieve the best possible results, and have obtained a number of multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of serious injury victims.


- Animal Bites and Attacks

Under New Jersey law, a dog owner is responsible for any injuries caused by their dog. This is the case even if the dog had not bitten anyone previously. This essentially means that New Jersey dogs do not get a free bite. Whether the dog is a supposedly dangerous breed, like a pit bull, Doberman or chow, or another breed, it may be possible to take legal action that holds the owner accountable for the harm caused.


- Wrongful Death

When a loved one has been lost, it can seem as if life will never be the same. At the Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, our attorneys understand how difficult the wrongful death of a loved one can be and how deeply it can affect a family. As experienced trial lawyers, we are dedicated to helping our clients achieve the best possible results in courts throughout New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.


- Dangerous and Defective Products

The Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, represents people who have been injured by dangerous or defective products. We work to hold manufacturers and distributors responsible for exposing people to harmful products. In doing so, we make products safer and we prevent the same kind of harm from happening to others in the future.


- Food and E Coli Poisoning

In the United States each year, 25,000 cases of food poisoning are estimated to be caused by E. Coli infection. In many cases, E. Coli outbreaks can be linked to negligence during the manufacture and preparation of food. If you have been injured, taking legal action could be possible to reimburse you for health care expenses, your pain and suffering, and any lost wages. Filing a food poisoning lawsuit can also hold the restaurant or other food provider accountable for the harm they caused. At the Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, our attorneys represent food poisoning victims.


- Cancer Misdiagnosis

Doctors and other medical professionals whose negligence results in the misdiagnoses and delayed treatment of cancer must be held accountable for the damage they cause. At the Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, this is our focus. Our Cherry Hill law firm represents medical malpractice victims in personal injury lawsuits in courts throughout New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Since 1972, we have put forth every effort to help victims of medical negligence. Our record of success includes multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements. We work hard to build on this record.


- Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis

Are you or a loved one engaged in a battle with breast cancer? Do you believe that the breast cancer accelerated because a doctor missed an opportunity to diagnose it and begin treatment? Misdiagnosis is a major form of medical malpractice, and medical professionals can be held accountable for the complications that arise when they fail to diagnose and immediately begin treatment of a serious condition like breast cancer.


- Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis

Are you or a loved one fighting cervical cancer? Do you have reason to believe that the cervical cancer spread because a doctor overlooked an opportunity to diagnose it and start treatment? Misdiagnosis is a major form of medical malpractice. Doctors and other medical professionals can be held accountable for complications that come up because of their failure to diagnose and begin immediate treatment of a condition like cervical cancer.


- Misdiagnosed Lung Cancer

Do you believe that your or your loved one's battle with lung cancer or mesothelioma could have been prevented or improved if a doctor had not missed an opportunity along the way? Do you think that a doctor failed to diagnose it and begin treatment in a timely manner. This is a major problem, and doctors can be held accountable for the complications that arise because of misdiagnosis and delayed treatment of lung cancer or mesothelioma.


- Prostate Cancer Misdiagnosis

Do you believe that your or your loved one's fight with prostate cancer could have been prevented or possibly made easier if a doctor had not missed something along the way? If the doctor failed to diagnose the cancer and begin treatment right away, he or she should be held accountable for the complications caused by misdiagnosis and delayed treatment. The Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, has been standing up for the rights of medical malpractice victims since 1972. The skill and experience possessed by our lawyers mean we can stand up to negligent doctors and other medical professionals. We have what it takes to get results. We have proven this with the millions of dollars we have already recovered for victims throughout New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.


- Medical and HMO Malpractice

Every day in America, errors occur in hospitals, doctor's offices, clinics and other medical facilities. While not every bad outcome is medical malpractice, at the Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, we have the resources to fully investigate your situation. We work with use nationally-recognized experts, including a board certified doctor from Yale Medical School who reviews our cases to tell us if they are meritorious. We also combine the work of a team of highly experienced trial attorneys to bring medical malpractice claims against negligent doctors, specialists, nurse practitioners, nurses, hospitals and HMOs.


- Strokes and Heart Attacks

Strokes and heart attacks can be life changing at best and fatal at worst. Doctors and other medical professionals that work both inside and outside of the emergency room are highly trained to deal with these conditions. When they fail to recognize and treat them, or their negligence actually leads to these conditions, they should be held accountable. The Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, has been handling medical malpractice cases since 1972. Our experience means we understand the nuances involved in these types of cases, which are often considered among the most challenging types of personal injury cases. We know how to get results, which is evident in the millions of dollars our lawyers have already recovered for malpractice victims throughout New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.


- Birth Injury

Medical malpractice cases, including cases in which the negligence of a doctor causes a birth injury, are extremely challenging. Even before a case is filed, a lawyer must have sufficient evidence that the injury was caused by the doctor doing something that no other doctor would have done if put in the same position. In other words, a lawyer must be prepared to bring in top-notch investigators and experts to find out and prove exactly what went wrong.


- Cerebral Palsy

Has your child been diagnosed with cerebral palsy? This serious condition can be present before birth, but it can also occur as a birth injury during the delivery process. It can even develop after childbirth. In most cases, the condition is diagnosed between the ages of four months and two years. If you believe that the condition was caused by the negligence of a doctor during childbirth, you can enlist an experienced attorney to help you get compensation.


- Nursing Home Abuse

Have you discovered that an elderly loved one you have entrusted to the care of a nursing home has suffered from bed sores and complications arising from bed sores? You have the right to take action on behalf of your loved one. Working with a lawyer is an important step to making certain that your loved one's rights are protected and that the nursing home is prevented from causing any further harm.


- Bed Sores

Have you discovered that an elderly loved one you have entrusted to the care of a nursing home has suffered from bed sores and complications arising from bed sores? You have the right to take action on behalf of your loved one. Working with a lawyer is an important step to making certain that your loved one's rights are protected and that the nursing home is prevented from causing any further harm.


- Malnutrition and Dehydration

Do you believe that an elderly loved one is not being fed properly at the nursing home? Malnutrition and dehydration are serious problems that can come with serious complications. You can take action on behalf of your loved one and an experienced personal injury attorney can help you get justice and compensation for the harm that has been done.


- Home Fall Down

Broken arms. Broken legs. Broken hips. Some people do not consider broken bones to be serious injuries. For elderly people, they can be devastating. To make matters more complicated, the natural deterioration of bones that occurs over a person's lifetime makes elderly people more susceptible to these injuries. That is why it is so important for nursing home staff to take precautions to prevent elderly people from falling down. When they fail to take proper precautions, they should be held accountable.


- Workers' Compensation and Workplace Accidents

Each day in America, workplace accidents cause serious injuries to workers. Whether the injuries occur on a construction site, in an industrial plant, factory, in agriculture or another setting, the results are often devastating. At the Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, we assist workers in overcoming work injuries. Often, the solution is through workers' compensation benefits that provide medical care and compensation. However, not every workplace accident is a workers' compensation issue. Sometimes a third-party, such as a subcontractor or vendor, is responsible for the harm. Other times, dangerous or defective manufacturing equipment is the true cause.


- Electrocutions, Explosions and Burns

Electrocutions and explosions can happen in the home, on construction sites, in car accidents, industrial accidents and factory accidents. If you or a loved one have suffered injuries in a fire, an explosion or electric shock, take action. Contact an experienced attorney regarding your injuries. At the Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, we have been representing personal injury victims since 1972. We have the experience to represent people who have suffered even the most serious burn injury. Using in-depth knowledge of the law and tested legal strategies, we are dedicated to achieving the best possible results.


- Construction Accidents

Every year, hundreds of workers are injured or killed in accidents that occur on construction sites. Their injuries include brain injuries, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, lost limbs, injuries to joints, scarring, disfigurement and burns. At the Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, we understand how devastating these injuries can be often permanently changing the lives of the victims and their families. We are dedicated to achieving the best possible results on behalf of our clients in courts throughout New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.


- Scaffolding Accidents

Federal safety regulations and scaffold laws are designed to prevent construction site accidents. However, these regulations are only effective if they are followed. On construction sites, it is common for multiple employees to share scaffolding. In the confusion, safety errors often occur.If you have been injured in a scaffolding accident, talking to an attorney is the best way to protect your interests. Your lawyer can tell you how the law may apply based on the facts of your case, and can help you develop a legal strategy designed to achieve the best possible results.


- Construction Site Fall

Falls are one of the most common causes of injury on a construction site. In many cases, falls could and should have been prevented. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for construction workers to be provided with worn or defective safety equipment, or no safety equipment at all. In other cases, falls are caused by the negligent actions of other workers on the construction site or because trenches or other hazards were not blocked off.


- Tractor Trailer Accident

Truck drivers and truck companies that act negligently must be held accountable for the damage they cause. At the Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, this is our focus. Our Cherry Hill law firm represents truck accident victims in personal injury lawsuits in courts throughout New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Since 1972, we have been working diligently to protect the rights of accident victims. We have earned a record of success that includes multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements. We continue to build this record with every case we accept.


- Truck Driver Fatigue

There are specific rules that apply to truck drivers. One of those rules dictates the number of hours a truck driver can spend behind the wheel at one time. This is an important rule, designed to prevent the accidents that could be caused when a truck driver's fatigue causes him or her to fall asleep while behind the wheel. Unfortunately, it is a rule that is frequently violated by truck drivers whose jobs require them to get a load from point A to point B as quickly as they possibly can.


- Compensation for a Truck Accident

Putting your life back together after a truck accident is no easy task. It is difficult physically, mentally and financially. There are medical costs that will pile up quickly. The sting of missed paychecks hurts again and again, from trying to find the resources to buy groceries for the family to paying the wide array of bills that most people have to pay on a monthly basis. You have the right to expect compensation. The Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, is dedicated to helping you get every penny of compensation you deserve.


- Truck Maintenance Negligence

Semi-trucks encounter a great deal of wear and tear. Long-distance truck drivers put many miles on these vehicles. Proper maintenance is absolutely crucial. Brakes need to be checked and tuned. Tires need to be replaced regularly. If maintenance is skipped or ignored, problems could be missed that lead to a serious truck accident.


- Truck Defect

In truck accident cases, thorough investigation sometimes reveals that the truck driver is not responsible for the accident. Sometimes, it reveals that not even the trucking company is responsible. In some cases, it is the company that manufactured the truck or one of the truck's components that is truly responsible for the semi-truck accident.


- Fatal Truck Accident

When a massive semi-truck collides with a smaller vehicle, the results are often fatal. Cars and motorcycles are simply not built to withstand such an intense impact. That is why truck drivers and truck companies are required to follow such stringent rules. The rules that apply to the trucking industry were designed to prevent accidents and to save lives. Unfortunately, there are many truckers and trucking companies who refuse to follow the rules. When they cause a fatal semi-truck accident, they should be held accountable for the lives they have destroyed.


- Delivery Truck Accident

The roadways of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania are filled with delivery trucks of all types. UPS trucks, Federal Express trucks and DHL trucks are common sights. Beyond those, there are small trucks that deliver bread and other food products to grocery stores, flower delivery trucks, professionally operated moving trucks and more. When the drivers of these trucks cause an accident, the victim has the right to take action.


- Commercial Vehicle Accident

A commercial vehicle is any vehicle that is on the road for business purposes. Semi-trucks are the most commonly seen commercial vehicles, but there are many other commercial vehicles on the road. These vehicles are just as likely to cause an auto accident as any other vehicle, if not more so. Commercial drivers are often in a hurry, and their haste can lead to negligence. That negligence can lead to serious collisions.


- Auto Defect

Not all motor vehicle accidents are caused by negligent drivers. Some are caused by motor vehicle defects. Others are caused by negligent drivers but made worse because of defects. Auto manufacturers should be held responsible when their products cause harm. At the Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, we take on auto and automotive part manufacturers. Since 1972, our Cherry Hill law firm has represented accident victims in personal injury lawsuits in courts throughout New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Along the way, we have earned a record of success that includes multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements.


- Tire Defect

According to National Transportation Safety Board, as many as 400 fatal accidents are attributable to tire failure each year. Many more accidents caused by tire blowouts result in serious injuries. When tire failure is the result of a manufacturing defect, the manufacturer of the product should be held accountable for the harm caused.


- Airbag Defect

All motor vehicles are equipped with an array of safety devices. Since 1998, airbags have been a mandatory safety device in all cars and trucks. Of course, in order to be effective, airbags must function properly. If an airbag does not deploy on impact, the result could be serious injuries or wrongful death. When airbag failure is the result of a manufacturing defect, the automobile manufacturer can be held accountable for the damage.


- Seatbelt Defect

One of the most important pieces of safety equipment in all cars and trucks is the seatbelt. A relatively simple mechanism, the seatbelt has saved thousands of lives during auto accidents. In order to be effective, however, the seatbelt must work correctly. If a defect causes a seatbelt not to function properly and a person suffers serious injuries or wrongful death as a result, the auto manufacturer can be held accountable.


- Seatback Collapse

The strength of car and truck seatbacks is a point of controversy in the automotive industry. The requirements related to the strength of seatbacks are surprisingly lax. Many motor vehicles feature seatbacks that easily collapse, particularly in rear end collisions. This can lead to serious injuries and even wrongful death. Auto manufacturers should be held accountable for the harm caused by their failure to provide strong and safe seats.


- Rollover Accident

SUVs, vans, mini vans, pickup trucks and other vehicles are often susceptible to rollover accidents. Rollovers can be caused by a number of defects, including overall stability issues, poorly designed suspension systems and even defective tires. When an auto defect causes an accident or makes an accident worse, the manufacturer of the motor vehicle or the auto part should be held accountable for the serious injuries or fatalities that result.


- Motor Vehicle Accident

While negligence can occur anywhere and at any time, it frequently happens on the roads of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, where it leads to serious accidents. Negligent acts come in many forms, including distracted driving, speeding and more. When these acts lead to accidents and serious injuries, victims have the right to pursue compensation.


- Rear End Collision

One of the most common types of motor vehicle accident is the rear end collision. These often occur at stop signs and stop lights, when the victim's vehicle is stopped and a negligent driver fails to hit the brakes in time. These accidents can result in serious spinal cord injuries, among other types of catastrophic injuries.


- Motorcycle Accidents

Due to their relative size and lack of protection, the injuries motorcyclists can sustain in accidents are often very severe. These injuries may include injuries to the head or spinal cord, broken bones, scarring, disfigurement and road rash. If you have been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, the trial attorneys at the Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, may be able to help. Since 1972, we have been holding negligent drivers accountable.


- Railroad Accidents

Although no one likes to think they are at risk, train accidents happen routinely in America. Trains may collide with private vehicles or other large objects on the tracks. These accidents may cause wrongful death to those crossing the tracks. Additionally, if a train is derailed, it may cause injuries to those near the train.


- Dangerous Roadways

Many multi- and single-vehicle accidents on New Jersey roads are actually the result of dangerous roadways. At the Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, we conduct in-depth investigations of all factors involved in motor vehicle accidents. This thorough investigation may combine the work of road and highway design experts, engineers, surveyors, illumination and warning experts and accident investigators.


- Mass Transit Accidents

Each day in America, millions of people use mass transit. They expect that mass transit systems are properly maintained for the safety of the riders. When mass transit providers fail to take the proper precautions to make sure that passengers are safe, it can be especially devastating especially when serious personal injuries are involved.


- Bus Accident

Victims of bus accidents have the right to take action against the negligent bus driver or bus company that caused the accident. Whether you were injured when a bus hit you or your vehicle, or you were injured as a passenger on a bus, working with a lawyer is an important step in making certain that your rights are protected and you get the compensation you need.


- RVs and Boating Accidents

RVs and boats should provide fun and excitement & not injury. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a boat accident or RV accident, the attorneys at the Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, can discuss your legal options with you. Our trial lawyers are experienced litigators who do more than just settle cases. We have established a record of success in jury trials throughout New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. When accidents occur involving recreational vehicles, like ATVs, boats, private airplanes, personal watercraft (Jet Ski and Kawasaki) and motocross bikes, we take action to hold negligent operators accountable for their actions.


- Car Accidents

In only a moment, a car crash can drastically impact your life. Working with a lawyer can help you take legal action and gain the resources you need to move forward with your life. The Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, has handled many car accident claims since our firm's founding. With every motor vehicle accident, we investigate to determine the causes of the accident.


- Turnpike Accident

The New Jersey Turnpike is one of the most heavily traveled highways, not only in the state of New Jersey, but in the entire United States. Not surprisingly, a higher number of car, truck and motorcycle accidents occur on the turnpike than on lesser traveled highways. People who are involved in accidents on the turnpike that are caused by the negligence of other drivers have the same right to pursue compensation as all other auto accident victims.


- Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident

At the Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, we understand that no amount of money can ever replace the loss of a family member. Our lawyers also believe that taking legal action is necessary to get justice and to hold negligent parties accountable for the damage they have done. In some cases, it may prevent the same type of harm from happening to others in the future.

Attorneys

Michael A. Ferrara Jr. Esq. Attorney Bus Accidents, Car Accident, Civil Litigation, Construction Injuries, Defective Drugs

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