You may be entitled to compensation if you or a loved one were injured due to someone else’s negligence. It takes a tough and experienced personal injury attorney to negotiate with insurance companies, take your case to trial when necessary, and obtain full compensation on your behalf.
At Stark & Stark, P.C., we treat each case with determination, striving to achieve favorable results for our clients. We conduct thorough investigations to determine all parties responsible for your injuries and pursue compensation to support your recovery.
Please contact our office in Hamilton, New Jersey, at (609) 896-9060 to arrange a complimentary consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.
Hamilton, NJ Office
Stark & Stark
Hamilton, NJ
Secondary phone: 800.535.3425
Fax: 609.896.0629
Office Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Work with our trusted personal injury lawyers in Hamilton
For over 80 years, Stark & Stark has provided legal services to clients across New Jersey. As one of the state’s most established law firms, we have a proven track record of success, and our team of attorneys is highly respected throughout the legal community.
Obtaining real results in our community
Our commitment to excellence in personal injury law is evident in our case results. In Mercer County alone, our noteworthy settlements include $1.8 million for a slip-and-fall victim and $2.8 million for an accident victim. Injured clients in other parts of the state have been compensated for damages as high as $9.5 million.
You pay no fees unless Stark & Stark wins your personal injury case
We know that money may be tight after an injury. That is why we proudly represent our injured clients on a contingency fee basis.
This arrangement means that you do not have to pay anything upfront for our services, and we only collect a fee if we successfully recover compensation on your behalf. The fee is generally a percentage of the total settlement or award, so nothing ever comes out of your pocket — and if we do not win your case, you do not owe us a penny.
How to find the right personal injury lawyer for your needs
No decision impacts the outcome of your personal injury claim as profoundly as your choice of attorney. Your long-term financial security depends on finding the right lawyer for your case, so you want to choose wisely.
Transparency
Our law firm is proud to offer free consultations to prospective clients. This is an excellent opportunity to get a feel for the attorney’s approach and ask questions about your case. The right attorney is transparent and sincere in their answers and mindful of the sensitive nature of your situation.
Track record
The initial consultation is also a good time to discuss the attorney’s record of success. They should happily provide references or past case results for your review.
The personal injury lawyers at Stark & Stark, P.C. support you throughout the process
Each personal injury lawsuit is unique but follows the same basic process.
1. Legal consultation
We begin by discussing the details of your case with you and gathering enough information to assess the viability of your claim and outline your legal options. You may also ask us questions to determine if we are the right fit for your needs.
2. Investigation
If we mutually agree to enter into an attorney-client relationship, we launch a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances of your injury. This means gathering all relevant evidence, identifying the liable parties, and calculating the full value of your losses.
3. File demand for compensation
We draft a demand letter with all the necessary evidence and file it with the liable party or their insurance company. This detailed document contains information about your injury, the amount of compensation we are requesting, and an explanation of why the defendant is liable for your losses.
4. Negotiation
Filing a demand for compensation generally kickstarts a negotiation period where we attempt to settle your case with the insurance company outside of court. The insurance company may offer an initial settlement, but we do not accept anything less than fair. As a result, we may negotiate several times to reach an agreement.
5. Take the case to trial
Most personal injury claims are successfully resolved through negotiation, but we may recommend taking the case to trial if the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement.
This involves filing a lawsuit in court and presenting your case to a judge or jury who ultimately decides the outcome.
Personal injury cases our Hamilton team can help you with
“Personal injury“ is a legal term describing physical or psychological harm caused by another person’s wrongful act or negligence. A wide range of situations may lead to personal injury claims, and our Hamilton personal injury lawyers have handled many of them, such as:
- Auto accidents
- Medical malpractice, including birth injuries
- Premises liability cases
- Defective product cases
- Nursing home neglect and abuse claims
- Workplace accident claims
- Wrongful death claims
These are just some of the cases we handle at Stark & Stark, P.C. If you are unsure whether we can help, we encourage you to schedule an obligation-free case review.
Stark & Stark works hard in an effort to recover damages in your personal injury case
The main goal of a personal injury claim is to obtain compensation for the losses you sustained due to the injury. These losses, known as damages, may be economic or non-economic.
Economic damages
Easily quantifiable losses like medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and disability-related modifications to your property are considered economic damages. These losses are tangible and have an obvious dollar value assigned to them.
Non-economic damages
Non-economic damages are more subjective and difficult to calculate, but they are just as important. This category is designed to compensate the victim for the intangible impacts of the injury, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Parties who may be liable for your injury in Hamilton
When we begin working on your personal injury claim, one of our first tasks is identifying the parties liable for your injury. In some cases, there may be multiple defendants responsible.
The identities of the liable parties depend on the circumstances of your case. Common examples include:
- The distracted driver responsible for a car crash
- The property owner who failed to maintain safe premises
- The manufacturer of a defective product
- The doctor who committed medical malpractice
Other, less obvious parties may also be liable. For instance, a truck driver’s employer or a government entity with road maintenance responsibilities may be held accountable for a motor vehicle collision.
How our Hamilton personal injury lawyers prove liability
We need solid evidence to support our claim once we determine who may be liable for your injury. To prove liability, we must show that the defendant owed you a duty of care, that they breached this duty through their actions or inactions, and that their breach was the direct cause of your injury.
Our Hamilton personal injury lawyers collect and analyze various evidence, including police reports, medical records, witness statements, photographs, and video footage to illustrate this line of causation. We may also consult expert witnesses, such as medical professionals and accident reconstructionists, to further strengthen our case.
Stark & Stark negotiates with the insurance company to get you compensation
At Stark & Stark, we do not settle for anything less than the compensation our clients are entitled to.
Our attorneys are skilled negotiators who match the insurers’ tenacity with fierce advocacy and creative solutions. The result is a fair settlement that accounts for the complete scope of your losses.
Do not miss the deadline to file your personal injury claim in Hamilton
Personal injury claims in New Jersey are subject to a two-year deadline, known as the statute of limitations. This means that if you do not file your claim within two years of the date of injury, you may be unable to recover compensation for your losses.
If it has been a while since you were injured, we still encourage you to schedule a free case evaluation. The deadline may be extended in some cases, like when there is a delay in discovering the injury or its cause.
Stark & Stark injury lawyers provide guidance on what to do after being hurt
The actions you take immediately afterward may impact your personal injury claim. Be sure to take the following steps when you are involved in an accident or suspect you have been hurt.
1. Perform a self-evaluation
Take a few moments to assess your physical condition. Mentally note symptoms such as pain, bleeding, swelling, bruising, or dizziness, and be ready to describe them to first responders.
2. Call 911 and ask for an ambulance and the police
It is best to call 911 any time someone suffers an injury or property damage. Symptoms from an injury may not appear until hours or days after the incident, so it is best to request emergency medical assistance even if you do not feel injured. Be sure to request police presence as well — the responding officer may document the accident and take statements from all parties involved.
3. Take notes and photos of the scene
Your personal injury claim is only as strong as the evidence supporting it. Before you leave the scene, write down details such as the date, time, exact location, and weather conditions if the incident occurred outside.
You should also take photos of the scene, such as the damage to your vehicle or dangerous conditions in your workplace.
4. Collect contact information from witnesses
If any bystanders saw what happened, write down their contact information in case you need their testimony.
5. Keep a written or digital record of your experience after the incident
Memory is transient, and you may forget important details about the events surrounding the injury if you do not document them.
As soon as you leave the injury scene, start a written or digital record of your experience, including the accident, all subsequent doctor’s visits, and any symptoms you experience. This helps your Hamilton personal injury lawyer build an accurate timeline of your injury.
6. Visit your primary care physician or specialist
Whether or not you have obvious injuries, you should get checked out by your primary care physician or a doctor at the ER or Urgent Care within a few days of the incident. Your visit ensures you receive the right medical treatment and produce valuable documentation of your condition.
7. Speak with a Hamilton personal injury lawyer
The sooner you speak with an attorney after injury, the better your chance of a successful legal outcome. Even if you do not think you have a case, talking to an experienced Hamilton personal injury attorney gives you every opportunity to recover damages.
Why it is important to visit the doctor
Skipping the doctor’s office after an injury may be tempting, especially if you do not have obvious symptoms. But we strongly advise that you seek a prompt medical evaluation for two reasons: first, to rule out any hidden injuries and improve your odds of recovery, and second, to get an official record of your injuries for a potential claim.
This documentation may make showing a link between the incident and your injuries easy and possible.
Our Hamilton personal injury lawyers are ready to hear from you
Do not wait any longer to get the justice you deserve. Our skilled New Jersey personal injury attorneys are ready to discuss your legal options.
Contact us today at (609) 896-9060 for a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our Hamilton personal injury lawyers.
