Car Accident Lawyer Serving Newark, NJ

Newark is the largest city in New Jersey and the seat of Essex County, and its roads carry everything at once: commuters, port and warehouse trucks, airport traffic, university students, and pedestrians crossing six-lane arterials. I-78, I-280, the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 21 (McCarter Highway), and Route 22 all converge here, and the crash volume that follows is not abstract — it is the reason Newark police respond to serious collisions every single day. If you were hurt in one of them, you need a lawyer who knows these roads and knows how Essex County injury cases actually get resolved.

Car Accident Cases Diana Handles in Newark

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

• Route 21 (McCarter Highway) crashes — one of the most dangerous arterials in the state for both drivers and pedestrians, with fast traffic and frequent crossings
• I-78 and I-280 collisions — high-speed highway crashes, merging accidents, and multi-vehicle pileups
• New Jersey Turnpike and port-traffic accidents involving the heavy commercial vehicles serving Port Newark and the airport
• Intersection and rear-end crashes on Broad Street, Market Street, Raymond Boulevard, Springfield Avenue, Clinton Avenue, and Bergen Street
• Ironbound collisions on Ferry Street and the surrounding blocks, where narrow streets, double-parked vehicles, and pedestrians share the roadway
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents near Newark Penn Station, the light rail stops, and the Rutgers and NJIT campuses
• Rideshare and food-delivery accidents involving Uber, Lyft, and delivery drivers and their layered insurance policies
• Hit-and-run collisions, where identifying the at-fault driver becomes its own investigation

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

How Diana Handles a Newark Claim

Newark injury lawsuits are filed in the Essex County Superior Court in Newark, 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 Newark

• Call 911 and get medical attention. University Hospital, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, and Saint Michael's Medical Center all treat trauma in the city.
• Make sure a police report is filed with the Newark 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 — on busy Newark streets, bystanders often leave quickly.
• 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 Newark 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 meets clients by phone, in Newark, or at her Roselle Park office, whichever is easiest 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 Newark

Diana Lakic represents injured drivers, passengers, and pedestrians throughout Newark and Essex County, and handles each case personally. Call 800-330-HURT (4878) or use the form below to request your free consultation. Her office is at 42 East Westfield Avenue, Suite 2, Roselle Park, NJ 07204, and she will travel to you if getting there is difficult. 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.