Car Accident Lawyer Serving Cranford, NJ

Cranford is a small township with outsized traffic. Route 28 (North Avenue) and South Avenue carry commuters through a compact, walkable downtown, the Garden State Parkway runs along the township's edge, and the Raritan Valley Line brings thousands of riders to the Cranford station every weekday. Narrow streets, older intersections, and heavy foot traffic around the center of town make collisions here common, and often more serious than they first appear. If you were hurt in one, you need a lawyer who knows these roads and how Union County injury cases actually get resolved.

Car Accident Cases Diana Handles in Cranford

Diana Lakic personally represents people injured in every kind of motor vehicle collision in Cranford, including:

• Route 28 (North Avenue) crashes — the township's primary east-west corridor, where through-traffic meets closely spaced intersections, driveways, and turning vehicles
• South Avenue collisions through the downtown — heavy pedestrian activity, delivery vehicles, and drivers searching for parking
• Garden State Parkway crashes at the Cranford-area interchanges, including merging accidents and chain-reaction pileups
• Commuter-hour accidents near the Cranford train station — drop-offs, hurried crossings, and drivers who do not see pedestrians in the dark
• Intersection crashes at Springfield Avenue, Centennial Avenue, Walnut Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue East
• School-zone and crosswalk collisions, where children and parents are crossing at exactly the wrong moment
• Truck and delivery-vehicle accidents on the commercial stretches feeding the downtown
• Rideshare accidents and hit-and-run collisions, both of which bring difficult insurance questions

If you were partly at fault, New Jersey's comparative negligence rules may still allow you to recover. Diana also represents Cranford residents in personal injury cases beyond car accidents, including slip and falls on icy walkways and premises liability claims.

How Diana Handles a Cranford Claim

Cranford injury lawsuits are filed in the Union County Superior Court in Elizabeth, and Diana practices in that courthouse. From the first phone call she takes on the work that protects your claim:

• She investigates the crash right away, securing the police report, scene and vehicle photographs, nearby camera footage, and witness statements before they are lost.
• She documents your injuries with your treating doctors and, where the case requires it, with medical experts.
• She communicates with every insurance company involved, so you are never talked into a recorded statement or a fast, low settlement.
• She prepares each case as though it will be tried, because that preparation is what makes insurers negotiate seriously.

First Steps After a Crash in Cranford

• Call 911 and get medical attention. Nearby emergency care includes Overlook Medical Center in Summit and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway.
• Make sure a police report is filed with the Cranford Police Department, and write down the responding officer's name and the report number.
• Photograph the vehicles, the roadway, skid marks, and any visible injuries before anything is moved.
• Exchange information with the other driver, and get names and phone numbers from witnesses.
• Notify your own insurer about a personal injury protection (PIP) claim, but decline recorded statements for the other driver's insurer until you have spoken with a lawyer.
• Call Diana. This guide to what to do after a car accident in New Jersey covers the details, and she will walk you through anything it raises.

What to Bring to Your Free Consultation

Nothing is required to speak with Diana — a single phone call is usually enough for her to evaluate your situation. If you have them, bring:

• The police or accident report
• Photos of the vehicles, the scene, and your injuries
• Medical records, discharge paperwork, and bills from every provider you have seen
• Letters, emails, and claim numbers from any insurance company
• Pay stubs or other proof of missed work and lost wages
• Your auto policy declarations page, which shows your PIP coverage

Questions Cranford Clients Ask

What does it cost to talk to Diana? Nothing. The consultation is free, and there is no fee unless Diana recovers money for you.

Do I have to come to the office? No. Diana serves Cranford from her Roselle Park office a short drive away, but she is glad to handle the first conversation by phone if that is easier while you are recovering.

The insurer already offered me a check. Should I cash it? Speak with Diana first. Early offers rarely account for future treatment, lost earnings, or the long-term effects of an injury.

How long do I have to file? New Jersey's statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally two years from the date of the accident, though evidence and some insurance deadlines arrive far sooner, so it is best to call early.

Office Location — Serving Cranford

Diana Lakic serves Cranford from her office at 42 East Westfield Avenue, Suite 2, Roselle Park, NJ 07204, just minutes away. She represents injured drivers, passengers, and pedestrians throughout Union County and handles each case personally. Call 800-330-HURT (4878) or use the form below to request your free consultation. For other communities, see the locations we serve across New Jersey.

The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.