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The Law Offices of Peter Briskin, P.C. represents injury victims in Fair Lawn and throughout Bergen County. As a dedicated personal injury lawyer Bergen County NJ residents trust, Peter Briskin is here to help; if you were hurt in a car accident, a fall, or any other accident caused by someone else’s negligence, call (908) 279-7979 for a free consultation.
Fair Lawn residents deal with the same risks as any busy New Jersey borough: traffic on Route 208, slip and fall hazards at local businesses, and accidents that happen without warning. When one of these accidents leaves you injured, you need someone who knows how New Jersey personal injury law works and how to deal with the insurance company on your behalf.
Below, you’ll find what to do after an accident, the types of cases we handle, and how our firm can help you recover the compensation you’re owed.
Collisions on Route 208, Fair Lawn Avenue, and Broadway make up a large share of injury claims in this area. If another driver caused your crash, you may have a claim for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages — learn more about how we handle New Jersey car accident cases.If another driver caused your crash, you may have a claim for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. New Jersey’s no-fault rules apply first, but serious injuries allow you to step outside that system and pursue the at-fault driver directly.
Commercial trucks use Route 208 and River Road as regular corridors through Bergen County. Crashes involving tractor-trailers often cause severe injuries and involve multiple liable parties, the driver, the trucking company, and sometimes a cargo loader. Our firm has extensive experience with truck accident claims in New Jersey, including cases that require early preservation of black box data and driver logs. These cases require early investigation before evidence disappears.
Motorcyclists are especially vulnerable on fast-moving roads like Route 208 and Plaza Road. When a car cuts off or fails to yield to a motorcycle, the injuries are often serious. See how we approach motorcycle accident cases and the pushback riders typically face from insurers. We handle the full claim, including pushback from insurers who try to blame the rider.
Pedestrian injuries happen at crosswalks, parking lots, and along busy corridors near neighborhoods like Radburn. Drivers who fail to yield cause injuries that can be severe and long-lasting. Our firm handles pedestrian accident claims throughout Fair Lawn and the surrounding Bergen County area.If you were hit on foot, you have rights even under New Jersey’s no-fault system.
Property owners in Fair Lawn — from storefronts on Broadway to the shopping centers along Route 208 — have a legal duty under New Jersey law to maintain safe conditions. A wet floor, broken pavement, or poor lighting can cause serious injuries, and the owner may be liable. For a closer look at how these claims work under New Jersey law, visit our slip and fall accident page.These cases turn on documentation: photos, incident reports, and medical records gathered quickly.
Bergen County has dense residential neighborhoods where dog bites happen in backyards, on sidewalks, and in parks. New Jersey holds dog owners strictly liable when their dog bites someone, regardless of whether the dog has bitten before. Our NJ dog bite lawyer page covers what strict liability means for your claim and how damages are typically calculated. Injuries can be physical and psychological, and the claim typically goes through the owner’s homeowner’s insurance. We handle all communication with the insurer on your behalf.v
Construction sites and workplaces throughout Bergen County carry real injury risks. Workers’ compensation covers most on-the-job injuries, but if a third party, a contractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner, contributed to the accident, you may have a separate personal injury claim as well.
When a Fair Lawn family loses someone because of another person’s negligence — a crash on Route 208, a construction site failure, a dangerous property — New Jersey law allows certain surviving family members to bring a wrongful death claim. Damages can include lost financial support, funeral costs, and the loss of companionship. These cases are time-sensitive, so early legal review matters.
Four rules shape almost every personal injury case in this state.
Statute of limitations: You have two years from the date of your injury to file a claim. The NJ Courts address this directly — you can review the New Jersey personal injury statute of limitations FAQ on the official NJ Courts website. Miss that deadline and you lose your right to recover, regardless of how strong your case is.
Tort Claims Notice:If your injury involved a government entity — a municipality, a public road defect, or a public vehicle — you have only 90 days to file a formal notice. That window closes fast.
Modified comparative negligence: If you were partly at fault, you can still recover as long as your share of fault is under 51 percent. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, not eliminated.
No-fault/PIP: Your own auto insurance pays your initial medical bills regardless of who caused the crash. For serious injuries, you can step outside that system and pursue the at-fault driver directly.
Peter Briskin represents injury victims throughout Fair Lawn, including the Radburn neighborhood, and handles cases arising on Route 208, Broadway, Fair Lawn Avenue, River Road, and Plaza Road. The firm also serves clients in Glen Rock, Rochelle Park, and the broader Passaic County area. We also serve clients in River Edge, Hackensack, Piscataway, and Newark. Cases filed in Bergen County proceed through Bergen County Superior Court.
The Law Offices of Peter Briskin, P.C. is located at 22-01 Broadway, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. Call (908) 279-7979 to speak directly with the firm. Consultations are free, and you pay nothing unless compensation is recovered.
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.
