If you are injured in Bergen County, NJ, the modified comparative fault rule under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1 may affect your claim. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has handled thousands of personal injury cases firm-wide. Contact a Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer Bergen County for a consultation by appointment.
Last verified: April 2026 | Superior Court of NJ, Bergen Vicinage | N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1 (official New Jersey Legislature)
New Jersey personal injury law operates under a modified comparative negligence system. Under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1, you may recover damages if you are 50% or less at fault for the accident. If you are more than 50% at fault, you are barred from recovery. This rule applies to all personal injury claims filed in Bergen County Superior Court.
For the official statute governing comparative fault in New Jersey, see N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1 (official New Jersey Legislature). For court procedures and filing information, visit the Superior Court of NJ, Bergen Vicinage website.
- File your complaint in the Superior Court of NJ, Bergen Vicinage Law Division.
- Serve the defendant within 30 days of filing.
- Complete discovery, including IME and document exchange.
- Attend mandatory arbitration if your claim is under $20,000.
- Proceed to trial if arbitration is rejected or case exceeds $20,000.
- File within 2 years of injury date to avoid statute of limitations bar.
In Bergen County, personal injury damages include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss of consortium. There are no statutory caps on damages in New Jersey.
| Offense | Classification | Incarceration | Fine | License Impact | Additional Consequences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negligent Injury | Civil Tort | None | None | None | Modified comparative fault applies |
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Q: Does New Jersey have cash bail?
No. NJ abolished cash bail in January 2017 under the Criminal Justice Reform Act. Pretrial release in Bergen County is determined by a Public Safety Assessment (PSA) — a computerized risk score, not money. There are no bail bondsmen in NJ.
Q: What is Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) in Bergen County, New Jersey?
PTI is a diversionary program for first-time indictable (felony) offenders in Bergen County. Successful completion of 1-3 years of supervision results in complete dismissal of charges. Applications processed through Superior Court of NJ, Bergen Vicinage.
Q: Can I get my NJ criminal record expunged?
Yes. NJ allows expungement after waiting periods: 5 years for indictable crimes, 2 years for disorderly persons. NJ’s Clean Slate law expanded eligibility. PTI completions result in automatic dismissal. Petitions filed in Bergen County Superior Court.
Q: What is a disorderly persons offense in Bergen County, NJ?
A disorderly persons offense is NJ’s equivalent of a misdemeanor — up to 6 months jail/$1,000 fine. Heard in Superior Court of NJ, Bergen Vicinage (10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601). Petty disorderly persons: up to 30 days/$500.
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Last verified: April 2026. Information updated as of February 2026. Laws change — contact Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 for current guidance.
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