Monmouth County’s first Europeans arrived in 1609 from Holland, under the navigation of Henry Hudson. The native inhabitants were Lenape Indians. The County was created in 1683 and played a large role in the American Revolution. The largest battle of the American Revolution was fought near Freehold on June 28, 1778 – two years after the Declaration of Independence was signed.
The county is located in central New Jersey on the northern part of the New Jersey shore. The county seat is located in Freehold Borough, NJ
Personal Injury Claims
When injured due to another person’s actions, in addition to healing from injuries and disruptions in family responsibilities and work, injured clients often face additional financial burdens. They may include hospital and current and future medical bills and medication costs, missed work as well as emotional distress. In New Jersey you can make claims for compensation for these losses. Naturally insurance companies will want to pay the least amount they can get away with. When fighting for fair compensation for these losses, it is crucial to have an experienced and talented attorney negotiating with the insurance company on your behalf.
Monmouth County Car Accident Claims
Monmouth County has had the sixth highest number of motor vehicle accident deaths among the 21 counties of New Jersey in 2023 to date1. Of these lethal accidents in the county, the victims included 10 drivers, six passengers, two bicyclists, and seven pedestrians. In 2020, Monmouth County had the fifth largest number (2,887 accidents) of motor vehicle accidents of all 21 counties in New Jersey2.
Complaints about roads in Monmouth County abound, including:
- Howell Township’s Route 9 and Route 33
- State Route 34
- State Road 36
- Route 18, a limited-access freeway where the highway occasionally intersect with cross-streets
- County Road 524
- County Route 537
- County Road 547
- Garden State Parkway, and
- Interstate I95
The worst intersection in Monmouth County include:
- Routes 35 & 36 in Eatontown
- Stillwells Corner Road and W. Main St, Freehold, NJ
- Ramshorn Drive & Allenwood-Lakewood Road, Wall, NJ
- Sycamore & Hance Avenues, Tinton Falls, NJ
- Collingwood Circle at Rt.33/34 Farmingdale, NJ – Lengthy backups on roads leading into the circles and accidents are commonplace.
- Route 33/34 roundabout in Wall
- Herbertsville Road & Newton’s Corner, Howell, NJ
- Route 35 & W. Sylvania Avenue, Neptune, NJ
Drivers can be distracted by their phones, and navigation devices, and not even realize that they are putting themselves, and others at risk. Worse are the drivers who are so eager to get to the next red light that they weave in and out of traffic. If you are unfortunate to be involved in an accident in Monmouth County, be sure to wait for police and EMTs to arrive. Seek medical treatment for any injuries. You may find that injuries do not appear for 2-3 days after. Report the claim your insurance company and consult with an experienced and committed NJ Car Accident Lawyer.
At My NJ Injury Lawyer, Howard P. Lesnik, Esq, handles claims on behalf of accident victims throughout Monmouth County. Howard has extensive experience in the representation of all people who are injured due to another party’s fault. Howard personally handles his client’s cases from the beginning until a successful result is achieved.
Monmouth County Motorcycle Accident Claims
Many scenic motorcycle rides are in Monmouth County, especially in Lincroft, Middletown and Holmdel areas. Popular motorcycling roads include:
- Red Hill Rd in Holmdel
- Kings Highway in Middletown
- Navasink river rd
- Millstone Rd./571 in Millstone between 537 by Great Adventure and Route 33, known as “Killstone” road.
- 524 from Wall (Spring Lake) past Allenwood
- 526 through Upper Freehold/Cream Ridge past horse farms
Riding in packs can be safer to keep other drivers from trying to pass a single rider and endangering the motorcyclist. If involved in a motorcycle accident in Monmouth County and are injured due to another driver’s fault, you are entitled to compensation. Consult with a NJ injury lawyer who has a solid track record of handling motorcycle accident cases.
Truck Accident Claims in Monmouth County
Truck accidents occurring in Monmouth County have ranged from pickup trucks, landscape trucks, dump trucks, garbage trucks and tractor-trailers. Accidents involving trucks can result in seriously-injured drivers and passengers in other cars, leaving them with severe, life-threatening injuries and facing lengthy recoveries, or permanent bodily harm. Since truck accidents may involve multiple liable parties, working with Howard Lesnik, an experienced NJ personal injury lawyer will help you reach a fair settlement, rather than simply accepting the insurance company’s settlement offer which too often are significantly lower than what you should be entitled to.
Monmouth County Pedestrian Accident Claims
Pedestrians have no defense when involved in a car accident. At best pedestrian accident victims face major bodily harm, and too often pedestrian accidents are fatal. Sadly, fatal pedestrian accidents have happened on Route 36 in Hazlet, at the intersection of Route 36 and Atlantic Street in Keyport, and County Road 539 in Upper Freehold. Attending to injuries should be first priority for pedestrians who have been hit by a motor vehicle. The difficult job of negotiating with insurance companies to make sure all losses and expenses are covered is best left to experienced injury lawyers such as Howard Lesnik, who can aggressively work on your behalf.
Premises Liability Claims in Monmouth County
Property owners or managers are legally responsible for the safety of their buildings, and must comply with NJ state building codes. If a serious accident occurs on their property due lack of maintenance and conformance to safety standards, they are liable for the medical bills and losses incurred as result of accidents on their Monmouth County property. Monmouth County premises liability cases involve slip and fall accidents, negligent security, apartment accidents, parking lot accidents, supermarket accidents, and sidewalk accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured on any of these premises, contact Howard Lesnik, an experienced premises liability attorney to negotiate and seek fair compensation to cover all current and future medical costs and losses.
Monmouth County Dog Bite and Dog Attack Claims
New Jersey has strict laws when it comes to dog owner’ responsibilities for their pets. These strict laws are designed to protect people from dogs’ aggressive behavior. These strict liability laws hold dog owners responsible for dog bite injuries, irrespective of fault, negligence or intention. Contact highly experienced injury lawyer Howard Lesnik to recover damages resulting from dog bites and attack, including current and future medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress, pain and suffering, and other harm.
Wrongful Death Claims in Monmouth County
In Monmouth County NJ family members or dependents who lose a loved one due to the careless or negligent action of another person, are entitled to seek damages for their loss. Wrongful death claims are brought before the County court by a personal representative of the decedent’s Estate, executor of the will. In cases where there is not a will, the probate court appoints a person to be the estate administrator – a spouse, parent, or child. As your attorney representing your family, Howard Lesnik will work diligently to prepare your case within the statute of limitation period of two years from the time of the deceased’s death. This often entails gathering evidence, such as video surveillance, eyewitness accounts, and expert witness testimony. He will use the evidence in negotiating settlements, and prepare to trial, when necessary.
Monmouth County NJ Courthouses
Monmouth County Colleges
- Monmouth University, a four-year private university
400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764, Phone: (732) 571-3400 - Brookdale Community College, a two-year community college for Monmouth County
765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ 07738, Phone: (732) 224-2345
Hospitals and Medical Centers in Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740. Phone: 732-222-5200
https://www.rwjbh.org/monmouth-medical-center/ - Bayshore Medical Center, 727 North Beers St., Holmdel, NJ 07733. Phone: 732-739-5900
https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/locations/bayshore-medical-center - Riverview Medical Center, 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank, NJ 07701. Phone: 732-741-2700
https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/locations/riverview-medical-center - Jersey Shore University Medical Center
1945 NJ-33, Neptune City, NJ 07753. Phone: 732-775-5500
https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/locations/jersey-shore-university-medical-center - The Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, 300 2nd Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740. Phone: (732) 923-7250
https://www.rwjbh.org/unterberg-childrens-hospital-at-monmouth-medical/
Contact MyNJInjuryLawyer
If you or a loved one were involved in an accident in Monmouth County, NJ, you should contact an attorney familiar with handling these claims. My NJ Injury Lawyer Howard P. Lesnik, Esq. offers free strategy sessions to address any issue or questions you may have your accident claim in Monmouth County, NJ.
Please contact NJ Injury Lawyer Howard Lesnik, Esq., immediately if you were involved in an accident. I personally handle NJ personal injury cases on a regular basis. Please contact me now by email, by phoning 908.264.7701, to schedule your complimentary 30-minute strategy session.
Sources
1 Victim Classification by County, https://nj.gov/njsp/info/fatalacc/pdf/ptccr.pdf , downloaded on 09/01/2023
2 https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/accident/pdf/TotalInjuryCrashesbyCounty.pdf