The Law Offices of Peter Briskin, P.C. represents injured people throughout Piscataway and Middlesex County. If a car accident, fall, or workplace injury has left you with medical bills and lost income, call (908) 279-7979 for a free consultation. There’s no fee unless we win your case.
Our office sits at 45 Knightsbridge Rd, Suite 3, close to the daily traffic on Stelton Road and Centennial Avenue. We’ve spent 25+ years handling injury claims for people in this area, and we know how local roads, hospitals, and courts factor into a case.
Below, you’ll find what to expect after an accident in Piscataway, the types of cases we handle, and how New Jersey law affects your claim.
Peter Briskin, Esq. has practiced personal injury law for more than 25 years. He’s admitted to practice in the State and Federal Courts of New York and New Jersey, including the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, and is a member of the New Jersey State Bar.
That matters because injury cases sometimes move between state and federal court, and not every attorney can follow them there. Peter Briskin can.
We work on a contingency fee basis. You pay no upfront costs and no hourly fees, and we don’t collect anything unless we win your case. Your first consultation is free, and we’ll tell you honestly whether you have a claim worth pursuing.
If you’ve been hurt in Piscataway, here’s what to do next.
Car accidents are common on I-287 and Stelton Road, especially where traffic backs up near Hadley Center. We help injured drivers and passengers recover medical costs and lost wages from at-fault drivers and their insurers.
Truck accidents tend to cause more serious injuries because of the size and weight difference involved. With I-287 running through Piscataway, commercial trucking traffic is a regular part of local roads, and crashes here often involve multiple insurance policies and parties.
Motorcycle accidents on roads like River Road and Centennial Avenue often result in injuries out of proportion to the damage to the vehicle. We work to make sure a rider’s injuries are taken as seriously as the facts warrant, not dismissed because of bias against motorcyclists.
Pedestrian accidents are a known risk near Rutgers campus entrances and bus stops along River Road, particularly around the Landing Lane Bridge curves. We handle claims for pedestrians struck by vehicles in these high-foot-traffic areas.
Slip and fall accidents happen on poorly maintained walkways, icy parking lots, and uneven flooring. Stelton Road’s narrow parking and congestion near Hadley Center create conditions where these falls are more likely.
Workplace and construction accidents can happen on job sites throughout Piscataway, including around the Hoes Lane West corporate corridor. We help injured workers understand their options, including claims that go beyond standard workers’ compensation.
Dog bite injuries can lead to serious physical and emotional harm, especially for children. New Jersey law holds dog owners strictly liable for bites in most cases, regardless of the animal’s prior history.
Wrongful death claims allow surviving family members to pursue compensation when a loved one is killed by someone else’s negligence. These cases carry their own legal deadlines and considerations separate from a standard injury claim.
If you’re injured because of someone else’s negligence, New Jersey law allows you to pursue several types of compensation.
That starts with your medical bills — past treatment and, if your injury requires ongoing care, future treatment too. If you missed work, you can recover lost wages, and if your injury affects your ability to earn going forward, that’s factored in as well.
You can also recover for pain and suffering: the physical pain and emotional toll the injury has caused, separate from your medical costs. For serious or permanent injuries, this can include compensation for long-term care, like therapy, home assistance, or medical equipment you’ll need for years to come.
Every case is different, and the right number depends on your specific injuries.
A few rules in New Jersey law directly affect how much time you have and how much you can recover.
First, the statute of limitations gives you 2 years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit. Miss that window, and you generally lose your right to sue.
If your accident involved a public entity, like a township vehicle or a government-owned property, you only have 90 days to file a formal Tort Claims Notice. That deadline is much shorter and easy to miss if you don’t know it exists.
New Jersey also follows modified comparative negligence. You can still recover damages as long as you’re found less than 50% (or up to 51%, depending on the claim) at fault, but your award gets reduced by your percentage of fault.
Finally, New Jersey is a no-fault state for auto accidents. Your own auto insurance pays your initial medical bills through PIP coverage, regardless of who caused the crash.
We represent injured clients throughout Piscataway, including the areas around Rutgers’ Busch and Livingston campuses, Hadley Center, and the Hoes Lane West corridor. We’re familiar with the traffic patterns on I-287, Stelton Road, Hoes Lane, and River Road, and how accidents tend to happen there. We also serve nearby Edison, New Brunswick, and Somerset. When a case goes to court, it’s typically filed at the Middlesex County Courthouse in New Brunswick.
Our office is located at 45 Knightsbridge Rd, Suite 3, Piscataway, NJ 08854. Call (908) 279-7979 for a free consultation. There’s no fee unless we win your case.
We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing upfront. There are no hourly fees and no retainers. We only get paid if we win your case, and your first consultation is free.
In most cases, you have 2 years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit. If a public entity is involved, that window shrinks to just 90 days to file a formal notice, so it’s worth talking to a lawyer early.
That depends on the facts: who was at fault, how you were injured, and what evidence exists. The only way to know for sure is to walk through the details with an attorney, which is why we offer a free consultation.
There’s no flat answer. It depends on your medical bills, lost wages, the severity and permanence of your injuries, and how fault is divided between the parties involved. We can give you a realistic assessment after reviewing your situation.
Don’t give a recorded statement or sign anything before speaking with an attorney. Insurers often try to lock in your statement early, before you know the full extent of your injuries. Talk to a lawyer first.
New Jersey follows modified comparative negligence, so you can still recover damages as long as you’re found less than 50% (or up to 51%, depending on the claim) at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you’re not automatically barred from recovering.
Peter Briskin, Esq. received his BS in Finance from The College of New Jersey in 2002. Thereafter he completed his JD degree from Touro Law School in 2006.
He is admitted to practice in the State and Federal Courts of New York and New Jersey.
Peter Briskin’s practice focuses on prosecution of personal injury matters including automobile/motorcycle accidents, slip/trip and fall accidents, dram shop act (bar liability), nursing home negligence and dog bite cases. Peter also represents individuals involved in divorce (incl. custody, support, alimony, maintenance) litigation, construction litigation matters, breach of contract and lemon law.
