Car Accident Lawyer Serving Roselle Park, NJ

Roselle Park is where Diana Lakic's office is, which means injured people in this borough have a lawyer in their own town — not a call center an hour away. Westfield Avenue and Chestnut Street carry commuters through a compact downtown, the Raritan Valley Line brings riders through the Roselle Park station every weekday, and Galloping Hill Road funnels traffic toward the highway. Add older homes, aging sidewalks, and a steady stream of local errands, and serious collisions happen here more often than a small borough would suggest. If you were hurt in one of them, you need someone who knows these streets and knows how Union County injury cases actually get resolved.

Car Accident Cases Diana Handles in Roselle Park

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

• Westfield Avenue collisions — the borough's main commercial street, where through-traffic meets parked cars, turning vehicles, and pedestrians stepping out between them
• Chestnut Street crashes — the downtown corridor's closely spaced intersections, crosswalks, and delivery stops
• Galloping Hill Road accidents — faster traffic heading to and from the highway, with frequent merging and sudden stops
• Commuter-hour crashes near the Roselle Park train station — drop-offs, hurried crossings, and drivers who never see the pedestrian in front of them
• Intersection crashes at Locust Street, Clay Avenue, Sherman Avenue, and the side streets feeding the center of town
• School-zone and crosswalk collisions, where children and parents are crossing at exactly the wrong moment
• Rideshare accidents involving Uber and Lyft vehicles and the layered insurance policies behind them
• Hit-and-run collisions where the at-fault driver leaves the scene

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

How Diana Handles a Roselle Park Claim

Roselle Park 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 Roselle Park

• Call 911 and get medical attention. Nearby emergency care includes Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway.
• Make sure a police report is filed with the Roselle Park 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, and the office is right here in town. 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 Roselle Park 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.

Where is the office? At 42 East Westfield Avenue, Suite 2, Roselle Park, NJ 07204 — in the center of town. Diana is also 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 Roselle Park

Diana Lakic serves Roselle Park from her office at 42 East Westfield Avenue, Suite 2, Roselle Park, NJ 07204, right in the borough. 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.