Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C. – Newark

About Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C. — Personal Injury Newark New Jersey

The Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C. handles personal injury Newark cases across Essex County alongside criminal defense and workers’ compensation matters, giving clients a versatile resource when an accident touches more than one area of law. The Newark office represents people hurt in vehicle crashes and on-the-job injuries, and attorneys review each claim’s medical record and financial losses before mapping out the best approach. A car accident that leads to a DUI charge, or a workplace injury that also has a third-party liability angle, are exactly the kinds of overlapping situations the firm handles without requiring clients to find a second attorney. Injured residents can reach the Newark office to discuss what happened.

What Clients Say

Reviewers at the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson describe a practice that takes overlapping legal problems seriously. Clients appreciated that experienced attorneys handled their case — not junior staff — and that they could reach the attorney with questions rather than waiting days for a callback through layers of support. Several reviewers also noted the firm’s candor: when an aspect of a claim was weak, the attorneys said so rather than letting the client build unrealistic expectations.

personal injury Newark — Practice Areas & Services

• Car and truck accident claims in and around Newark
• Workers’ compensation cases for injured Essex County employees
• Slip-and-fall and premises liability claims against property owners
• Coordinated counsel when an injury overlaps with criminal matters
• Clear guidance on New Jersey’s injury claim process

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I know about New Jersey’s no-fault insurance system before I file a personal injury Newark claim?

New Jersey is one of a handful of true no-fault states, meaning your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage pays your medical expenses and a portion of income loss first — up to your policy limit — regardless of who caused the crash. The minimum required PIP benefit is $15,000 under N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4, though many drivers carry higher limits. The trade-off is that to sue the at-fault driver for pain and suffering, your injuries must meet the verbal threshold your policy selected. Understanding your own policy’s structure before you file is critical, and an attorney reviews it as one of the first steps.

How does a DUI accident affect a personal injury Newark claim in Essex County?

When the at-fault driver was charged with DWI under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50, the criminal case runs parallel to your civil personal injury claim in Essex County Superior Court. The DWI conviction can be introduced as evidence of the driver’s negligence in the civil suit — courts have allowed this under NJ evidentiary rules. Additionally, drunk-driving cases sometimes open the door to punitive damages under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12 if the conduct was especially reckless. Having counsel who handles both criminal and civil matters can be an advantage when the two cases intersect.

Is there a deadline to file a workers’ compensation claim in New Jersey?

Yes. Under N.J.S.A. 34:15-51, you must file a formal claim petition within two years of the accident — or within two years of the last payment of compensation, whichever is later. For occupational disease claims, the clock runs from when you knew or should have known the condition was work-related. Missing the deadline forfeits your right to benefits. It is also important to report the injury to your employer in writing as soon as possible, because delayed reporting gives insurers grounds to dispute that the injury happened at work. Essex County workers’ comp hearings are managed through the Newark district office.