New Jersey Personal Injury Attorneys
Injured Because of Someone Else? Your Recovery Is Our Priority.
At Magazine Light, our experienced personal injury lawyers want to help make sure you receive full and fair compensation for your losses.
We understand the financial hardships you’re experiencing because of your accident.
We know the frustration you must feel because the insurance company has failed to offer you a fair settlement.
Our team realizes how difficult it can be to navigate the legal system to pursue compensation for your losses when you’re trying to recover from your physical and emotional injuries.
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Experienced.
Reliable.
Responsive.
You shouldn’t have to face the aftermath of your accident alone.
Our Personal Injury Attorneys Are Here to Help
When you hire our law firm to handle your personal injury case, we’ll take care of the legal side of things, so you can focus on getting better.
- You’ll have direct contact with your attorney as your case progresses.
- We’ll provide you with updates if complications arise or anything changes.
- Your attorney will answer your questions and address your concerns.
- We’ll help you make decisions about how best to proceed with your case.
- Your attorney will communicate with the insurance company on your behalf.
- We will negotiate for maximum compensation.
- Our law firm will fight for your rights in court if negotiations are unsuccessful.
Why Hire Our Law Firm to Handle Your Case?
Magazine Light is a modern injury law firm that’s geared to the fast pace of New Jersey. Located just off of I-287 and Madison Avenue, we are your neighbors, and we take pride in serving our local community.
Over the years, we have earned a reputation for our unwavering dedication to providing top-notch legal representation to injured people in New Jersey and the surrounding areas.
We Are the Personal Injury Lawyers that New Jersey Trusts
We Are Experienced
We Provide Personalized Service
We Speak your Language
You’ll Only Pay if We Win
We Offer FREE Legal Advice
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call (973)370-2797.
What Types of Cases Do We Handle?
Our personal injury attorneys at Magazine Light only represent injured victims who have suffered harm because of the negligence of other parties. Most of the injury cases we handle involve:
Car
Accident
Trucking
Accidents
Bus
Accidents
Bicycle
Accidents
Pedestrian
Accidents
Dog Bites and
Animal Attacks
Slip and Fall
Accidents
Motorcycle
Accidents
Wrongful Death
Cases
Property Insurance
Claims
How Much Is Your Personal Injury Case Worth?
If you are considering filing a personal injury lawsuit, you’re probably wondering how much your case is worth. Our lawyers cannot guarantee the exact amount you will receive if we win your lawsuit because a wide range of variables will determine the value of your personal injury case. However, we will calculate your losses and the sources of recovery available to you during your FREE initial consultation, and provide you with a fairly accurate estimate of how much to expect.
When we evaluate your case, we will consider:
Your Economic Damages
If your personal injury lawsuit is successful, you are entitled to recover compensation for your monetary losses that were caused by the negligence of the defendant. Referred to as economic damages, these losses include things like your past and future medical bills, your lost wages, and any other out-of-pocket costs the accident caused.
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Your Noneconomic Damages
You will also be entitled to recover general damages from the defendant. Noneconomic damages are subjective. They are not tied to a set monetary amount. The amount you may receive will be based on the jury’s determination. Your award will reflect the severity of pain, suffering, and similar losses you’ve endured.
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Whether Punitive Damages May Be Available
Punitive damages are rarely awarded in New Jersey personal injury cases, because state law strictly limits when they are allowed. To receive an award for them, your injury lawyer will need to provide clear and convincing evidence that the defendant’s actions displayed a wanton and willful disregard for your wellbeing, or were based on malice. You cannot win punitive damages in New Jersey by proving negligence, or even gross negligence.
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The Sources of Recovery Available
We will also need to consider the courses of recovery that may be available to you. This might include your PIP insurance, your own insurance coverage, the wrongdoer’s insurance coverage, or the defendant’s assets if they are substantial. In some cases, multiple defendants and various sources of recovery are available.
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Find out how much your injury case is worth.
call (973)370-2797.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in New Jersey?
Concerns about the cost of hiring an experienced attorney often discourage injury victims like you from taking legal action after an accident, and understandably so. You’re already dealing with a loss of income and mountains of medical bills because of your injury, after all. The thought of spending more money when there’s no guarantee you’ll win can be intimidating.
Your financial situation should not interfere with your ability to recover compensation for the harm someone has caused to you.
At Magazine Light, we represent victims in personal injury cases on a contingency basis. When you contact our law firm about your injury case, you’ll get FREE legal advice from day one.
If you decide to hire us, our attorneys will start working on your case right away, with no out-of-pocket cost to you. We’ll shoulder the financial burdens that come with filing a personal injury lawsuit, hiring investigators and experts if necessary, and proving liability for your losses, and we won’t charge you any attorney fees until your case is successfully resolved.
We’ll only subtract our attorney fees and costs when you get paid from the insurance company and/or other at-fault parties.
Your Guide to Personal Injury Cases in New Jersey
As the victim of negligence in a personal injury case, chances are good that you have a lot of questions. Our experienced lawyers have the answers. Reach out to our law firm to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation. In the meantime, check out the answers to our clients’ most frequently asked questions below.
Will my personal injury case go to trial?
Chances are good that your injury case will not go to trial. Approximately 90% of injury cases in the United States are settled outside of court. Just in case negotiations are unsuccessful, however, our law firm will prepare your case as if it’s headed for trial from the beginning.
Should I talk to the insurance company about my case?
We recommend that you speak with an experienced attorney before you divulge any unnecessary information to the insurance company. Most insurance adjusters are experts at twisting victims’ statements around to avoid paying out on injury claims. Without advice from your lawyer, you could say or do something that could jeopardize your right to recover compensation from the party who harmed you.
Do I really need to hire a personal injury lawyer?
You have the right to pursue compensation for your injuries without hiring a personal injury attorney, but your chances of success are not great. An experienced lawyer will guide you through the legal system, make sure evidence is preserved, and ensure your rights are protected.
Is New Jersey a No-Fault State for Car Accidents?
New Jersey is one of only 12 states in the nation that are considered “no-fault” states when it comes to car accidents. Our state is unique from many other places, however, because we follow “choice” no-fault law. With traditional no-fault laws, all injured drivers and their passengers file injury claims against their own insurance companies, regardless of who is at-fault or whether negligence is a factor.
All New Jersey drivers are required to purchase a “basic” auto insurance policy that includes minimal levels of personal injury protection (PIP), property damage liability coverage, and uninsured motorist coverage. Since New Jersey is a “choice” no-fault state, however, drivers can purchase “standard” policies that include bodily injury liability coverages. When they purchase these policies, drivers will also choose between “limited right to sue” and “unlimited right to sue” coverages.
People who choose limited right to sue coverage will pay lower premiums, but they can only sue an at-fault driver outside the state’s no-fault law if their injuries are significant or a loved one dies. Unlimited right to sue coverage costs more in premiums, but injured victims are not held to the state’s threshold. Pain and suffering damages, which aren’t always available with limited right to sue coverage, might also be recoverable. For this type of claim to be successful, the plaintiff must prove fault for the accident.
Meet Your New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyers
Personal Injury Lawyer Benjamin Light
Ben has been a member of the New Jersey bar for 22 years. He has represented various types of clients during that time: Fortune 500 companies, international insurance companies, school boards, a sitting judge, other lawyers, police officers, doctors and of course, individual citizens of New Jersey.
Ben has gained this breadth of experience while working for large law firms and through his former practice that also bore his name. Magazine Light represents Ben’s determination to devote himself solely to representing people wrongfully injured and those whose insurance companies have let them down.
Ben is admitted to practice in both Florida and New Jersey, where he first began practicing law after attending Rutgers University for both his law and undergraduate degrees. He was an editor of the Rutgers Law Review during law school. He enjoys golf, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.
Some of Ben’s reported matters include:
- Plastic Surgery Center, PA v. Malouf Chevrolet – Cadillac, Inc., 457 N.J. Super. 565 (App. Div. 2019) (setting precedent on the statute of limitations for medical provider claims under New Jersey Workers’ Compensation statutes)
- Mehta v. Fairleigh Dickinson University, 530 Fed. App’x. 191 (3rd Cir. 2013) (reversing summary judgment granted to private university on plaintiff’s racial discrimination claim)
- Capodici v. City of Jersey City, 2005 WL 2452698 (D.N.J. 2005) (denying summary judgment to police officers on plaintiff’s civil rights claims arising from an unlawful arrest)
Ben was also honored to have been selected to defend a sitting Superior Court Judge in New Jersey against charges of misconduct brought by other members of the judiciary. See, In The Matter Of Deborah M. Gross-Quatrone, Judge Of The Superior Court.
Injury Attorney Elizabeth Magazine
Magazine Light’s Elizabeth Magazine, Esq. is a personal injury attorney and a pioneer in the legal service industry with years of experience in Personal Injury cases. In addition to her dedication to her practice, she has changed the industry approach by focusing on the attorney experience through teaching continuing legal education (CLE) courses, speaking at trial lawyer association events, hosting a podcast, and writing articles.
Committed to the continuously growing and evolving world of law, Elizabeth is a contributing writer and speaker at national trial lawyer associations and state organizations, including:
- Florida Justice Association
- National Trial Lawyers Association
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Alliance of Women Trial Lawyers Association
- Mass Torts Made Perfect
- American Association for Justice
- Treasure Coast Justice Association
In the community, Elizabeth is very active and has raised funds, organized events, and volunteered for many non-profits and causes around the country.
Elizabeth Magazine is only admitted in Illinois and is not available to be retained for New Jersey cases.
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