In Camden County, personal injury claims fall under the NJ Comparative Negligence Act (N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1), where you are barred from recovery if found more than 50% at fault. A Slip and Fall Lawyer Camden County from Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has handled 4,739+ firm-wide case results with over 93% favorable outcomes. Consultation by appointment.
Under New Jersey law, a personal injury claim arises when someone else’s negligence causes you harm. The NJ Comparative Negligence Act (N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1 et seq.) governs how fault is allocated. If you are 50% or less at fault, you can recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault. If more than 50% at fault, you are barred from recovery. This modified comparative fault rule applies in all Camden County personal injury cases filed in the Superior Court of NJ, Camden Vicinage.
Last verified: April 2026 | Superior Court of NJ, Camden Vicinage | N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1 (official New Jersey Legislature)
Review the official New Jersey statutes governing personal injury claims: N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1 et seq. (NJ Comparative Negligence Act). For court procedures and local rules, visit the Superior Court of NJ, Camden Vicinage website.
In Camden County, personal injury cases are filed in the Superior Court Law Division. Discovery includes mandatory Independent Medical Examinations (IME). Cases under $20,000 go to non-binding arbitration before trial.
- File a complaint in the Superior Court of NJ, Camden Vicinage Law Division.
- Serve the defendant with the summons and complaint within 30 days.
- Complete discovery, including depositions and IME if requested.
- Attend mandatory arbitration for cases under $20,000.
- Proceed to trial if arbitration is rejected or non-binding.
- Receive a jury verdict or settlement.
In Camden County, personal injury damages include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss of consortium. No statutory cap on damages in NJ.
| Damage Type | Description | Recovery Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Expenses | Past and future medical bills | Full economic loss |
| Lost Wages | Past and future lost income | Full economic loss |
| Pain and Suffering | Physical and emotional distress | No cap |
| Loss of Consortium | Loss of spousal companionship | No cap |
Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Does New Jersey have cash bail?
No. NJ abolished cash bail in January 2017 under the Criminal Justice Reform Act. Pretrial release in Camden County is determined by a Public Safety Assessment (PSA) — a computerized risk score, not money. There are no bail bondsmen in NJ. Cases heard at Superior Court of NJ, Camden Vicinage (101 South Fifth Street, Camden, NJ 08103). SRIS actively practices here — firm-wide, SRIS has handled 4,739+ documented case results with over 93% favorable outcomes.
What is Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) in Camden County, New Jersey?
PTI is a diversionary program for first-time indictable (felony) offenders in Camden County. Successful completion of 1-3 years of supervision results in complete dismissal of charges. Applications processed through Superior Court of NJ, Camden Vicinage. Conditional discharge is the Municipal Court equivalent for first-time drug possession. SRIS actively practices here — firm-wide, SRIS has handled 4,739+ documented case results with over 93% favorable outcomes.
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 Camden County Superior Court. SRIS actively practices here — firm-wide, SRIS has handled 4,739+ documented case results with over 93% favorable outcomes.
What is a disorderly persons offense in Camden 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, Camden Vicinage (101 South Fifth Street, Camden, NJ 08103). Petty disorderly persons: up to 30 days/$500. Indictable crimes (felonies) are heard in Camden County Superior Court. SRIS actively practices here — firm-wide, SRIS has handled 4,739+ documented case results with over 93% favorable outcomes.
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Last verified: April 2026. Information current as of April 2026. Laws change — contact Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 for updated guidance.
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