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Claims Against the Government, Public Entities, and Public Employees in Camden County, Gloucester County, Burlington County, and Throughout New Jersey

The State of New Jersey, counties, municipalities, public agencies and authorities and their employees receive very substantial procedural and substantive protection from claims for personal injury and medical malpractice under this law. In some instances, these claims are prohibited or limited, while other claims remain viable. Examples of viable claims against public entities are: dangerous conditions of public roadways and property, including schools; improper provision of certain public services; and negligent conduct of public employees, including doctors and other health care providers employed by a public institution or hospital. There are very specific notice, time and injury requirements for bringing any claims against public entities or employees. First, before you are permitted to file a lawsuit, N.J.S.A. 59:8-8 sets forth a limited time period of ninety (90) days from the date of the incident during which a written Notice of Tort Claim must be served on the public entity and public employee or the claim will be barred.

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This Notice of Tort Claim must contain the information required by N.J.S.A. 59:8-4, and it must be signed by the injured party or legal counsel. There are very limited circumstances where a party can obtain approval from a Judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey to extend the time to serve a Notice of Tort Claim up to one year, but such extensions are rarely permitted. The deadlines for serving a Notice of Tort Claim are strictly adhered to and are required before a lawsuit can be filed. If a Notice of Tort Claim is not timely served, even a legitimate claim will be barred, regardless of whether or not the statute of limitations has expired. It is therefore critically important to consult with a knowledgeable attorney immediately after any accident or injury involving a public entity or public employee. Second, the injury must be serious and the damages substantial enough in order to be compensated. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 59:9- 2(d), an injured person can only recover bodily injury damages for pain and suffering from a public entity or employee in cases of permanent loss of a bodily function, permanent disfigurement or dismemberment and where the medical treatment expenses are in excess of $3,600.

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After the notice of claim is served, you must wait six months to file a lawsuit. The two year statute of limitations still applies. In the case of an infant, the Notice of Claim does not have to be served until the child’s eighteenth birthday, at which time the 90 day period begins to run. There are some exceptions to the tort claim notice deadlines at the court’s discretion under limited extraordinary circumstances, but they are very rarely permitted. In terms of whether an injury is serious enough to bring a claim, the Supreme Court has emphasized that the injuries must be objectively demonstrated and significant, and that “each case is fact sensitive.”

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Consulting with an attorney who is knowledgeable and has experience in tort claims cases is critical. At The Law Offices of Andres, Berger & Tran we have successfully filed lawsuits against public entities and employees, and received favorable results for our clients. We will evaluate your injury in light of the restrictions of the Tort Claims Act so you will know whether it is possible to pursue your case.

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If you’ve have a claim against the government, public entities or public employees in New Jersey please don’t hesitate to Contact The Law Offices of Andres, Berger & Tran today for a FREE CONSULTATION.

The Law Offices of Andres, Berger & Tran is located in South Jersey but because of our outstanding reputation we commonly represent clients throughout the entire state of New Jersey including but not limited to Camden County, Burlington County, Gloucester County, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, Salem County, Mercer County, Ocean County, Monmouth County, Cherry Hill, Voorhees, Haddonfield, Marlton, Medford, Mt. Holly, Moorestown, Woodbury, Williamstown, Pennsauken, Atlantic City, Wildwood, Hammonton, Vineland, Berlin, Atco, Collingswood, Turnersvile, Glassboro, Washington Township, and Camden.

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Sharon Smith

Mike Berger and staff were professional, pleasant, strategic and knowledgeable. The office always kept me informed about my case and moved the case along quicker than I expected. I would highly recommend them to anyone !!

Kathryn N.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Reliable, honest, driven, knowledgeable, compassionate, and highly respected among colleagues and medical professionals [...] fought for me during times when I wasn’t strong enough to fight for myself. The Andres, Berger & Tran law firm understands Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) [...] thank you for your support and guidance over the years.

Mike V.

Mike Berger of Andres, Berger & Tran handled my case over a six year period. He and the team examined every detail to get the best outcome. They were honest, candid and communicative throughout the whole process. It was a long ordeal but could not have been handled more professionally. I highly recommend.

Yadira R.

I just want to say thank you for what you have done for me and my family throughout the years. You made us feel like family, not just clients. You were always very detailed when it came to our cases and tried everything in your power to get us all the help we needed.

Gregory W.

Our family appreciated your unfailing attention to detail. There were last minute snags, we seldom worried that something would fall through the cracks, but you anticipated every contingency. Your firm demonstrated a veracity for the truth, a strong work ethic and overall impeccable character in dealing with our case.

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