About Keith Zaid Law — Personal Injury Newark New Jersey
Keith Zaid Law has built a personal injury Newark track record on significant recoveries for accident victims across Essex County and throughout New Jersey. The firm handles car crashes, slip-and-falls, and other negligence claims, but it is particularly known for pursuing cases to their full value rather than accepting early low offers. Attorneys review each client’s medical costs, lost wages, and long-term treatment needs before setting a demand figure. Free consultations let injured residents size up their case before committing to any course of action. Keith Zaid Law works on contingency, so there is no fee unless compensation is recovered.
What Clients Say
Keith Zaid Law earns repeat mentions for not settling cases short. Reviewers describe attorneys who pushed back against initial lowball offers and ultimately recovered substantially more. Clients also note fast return calls — something they say was far from guaranteed at other firms they considered. The feedback consistently points to a team that treats the full value of a claim, not just the fastest resolution, as the goal.
personal injury Newark — Practice Areas & Services
- Car and truck accident claims across Newark and the rest of New Jersey
- Slip-and-fall and premises liability cases against negligent owners
- Claims for medical bills, lost income, and long-term treatment
- Free consultations for injured Essex County residents
- Insurance negotiation aimed at the full value of a claim
Frequently Asked Questions
How does New Jersey’s PIP (Personal Injury Protection) coverage work after a Newark accident?
New Jersey is a no-fault state, so your own auto policy’s PIP coverage pays your medical bills and a portion of lost wages first — regardless of fault. The minimum PIP limit is $15,000, though policies can carry up to $250,000. Once you exhaust PIP, or if your injuries meet the verbal threshold under your policy, you can pursue a claim against the at-fault driver. An attorney reviews your declarations page to map out which path applies.
Can I still recover damages if I was partly at fault in a Newark accident?
Yes — New Jersey follows a modified comparative negligence rule under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1. If you were less than 51% at fault, you can still recover, but your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault. So if you were 20% responsible for a crash on Route 1&9 in Newark, you collect 80% of your total damages. If you are found 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover anything, which is why building a strong evidence file early matters.
What types of damages are available in an Essex County personal injury case?
New Jersey courts allow two broad categories. Economic damages cover out-of-pocket losses: medical bills (past and projected), lost wages, and property damage. Non-economic damages cover pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life — these require clearing the verbal threshold if you carry a standard auto policy. In rare cases involving egregious conduct, punitive damages may also be available under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12, though courts rarely award them in standard accident cases.
Quick Facts: Personal Injury in Newark, New Jersey
- Essex County road deaths (2024): 13 traffic fatalities recorded — NJ State Police
- Statewide toll: New Jersey logged 485 road deaths through Sept. 30, 2024, up 14.4% year over year — NJ State Police
- Contingency fee cap: NJ Court Rule 1:21-7 limits fees to 33.33% of the first $500,000 recovered — New Jersey Courts
