Proven Trial Representation for Monmouth County Brain Injury ClaimsThe Cassidy Law Firm LLC represents people across Monmouth County who suffered a brain injury because someone else was careless. These claims turn on medical proof, and the defense will argue that a clean emergency room scan means nothing happened. Our Shrewsbury brain injury attorneys build the record that answers that argument, from imaging and neuropsychological testing to the long-term cost of care. Why Monmouth County Families Trust The Cassidy Law Firm LLCChoosing a brain injury lawyer often comes down to a single question: who has actually stood before a jury when the other side refuses to pay? A serious brain injury reshapes work, family, and finances, and the proof behind it is rarely simple. That reality shapes how this firm prepares. The Cassidy Law Firm offers: Certified trial credentials: Harold J. Cassidy was designated a Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court. Decades of courtroom experience: Harold J. Cassidy has practiced law in New Jersey since 1975, handling both trial and appellate litigation. A small, closely-held firm: Cases are handled directly by the firm's attorneys, including Harold J. Cassidy, Thomas Viggiano III, and Derek M. Cassidy, so you work with someone who knows you and your case. A public, verifiable record: The firm posts its significant cases for anyone to review. Free consultations: You can talk with us about a brain injury claim at no cost.
A clean initial scan does not mean a brain is uninjured, and insurers know it. Cases like these are won by attorneys who can translate imaging, testing, and lifelong care costs into a record a jury understands and who are prepared to try the case rather than settle it short. What Causes Most Brain Injuries in Monmouth County?Brain injuries come from ordinary events that turn violent in a second. The most common causes include: Car crashes, handled as automobile accident claims Tractor-trailer and delivery-truck collisions, pursued as truck accident claims Falls and struck-by incidents on the job, which may also support a workers' compensation claim Falls, which federal researchers identify as the most common cause of brain injuries Bicycle, skateboard, and contact sports impacts, assaults, and falling objects
Federal national data counted about 214,110 traumatic brain injury hospitalizations in one recent year and roughly 68,663 TBI-related deaths in 2023 (about 190 deaths a day). Those counts leave out the many TBIs treated only in an emergency room, urgent care, or primary care, or never treated at all. Adults 75 and older carry the highest rates, making up about 32% of hospitalizations and 28% of deaths. How Do You Prove a Brain Injury in a New Jersey Claim?This is where many of these cases are won or lost, and it is often where the defense focuses its attack. The defense will point to a normal CT scan and a note saying the patient was alert. That proves less than it sounds. According to federal health information on how these injuries are diagnosed, a CT scan shows skull fractures, bruising, bleeding, and swelling, while an MRI is more sensitive and picks up subtler changes a CT can miss. Even so, clinically validated imaging and blood tests cannot always detect damage from mild, concussive injuries. Some damage is secondary, developing over hours, days, or weeks. Proof usually runs on several parallel tracks: Advanced imaging, including diffusion tensor and susceptibility-weighted imaging, which researchers use to look for white matter damage and small bleeds Neuropsychological testing of memory, concentration, information processing, executive function, and reaction time Any pre-injury baseline, such as school records, performance reviews, or a preseason test Before-and-after accounts from a spouse, a coworker, or a supervisor A life care plan and an economic analysis projecting future treatment and lost earnings
Assembled early, that record can turn an invisible injury into evidence a jury can weigh. The goal is not merely to establish a diagnosis, but to connect the injury to measurable changes in how a person thinks, works, and lives. That connection helps establish both what caused the harm and what its long-term consequences may cost. How Long Do You Have to File a Brain Injury Claim in New Jersey?Deadlines here are short, and one can expire before the diagnosis is settled. Five rules shape the claim from day one: Two years for most injury claims. New Jersey requires that an action at law for injury to the person caused by the wrongful act, neglect, or default of any person within the State be commenced within two years after the cause of action accrues, except as otherwise provided by law. A child's clock usually starts at 18. A person under 18 when the cause of action accrues may commence the action within the time limited by those statutes after reaching majority, so an ordinary injury claim belonging to a child is generally not lost while the child is still a minor. The birth injury rule below is the express exception. A different clock for birth injuries. An action on behalf of a minor for medical malpractice causing injuries sustained at birth must be commenced before the minor's 13th birthday. A 90-day notice for claims against a government entity. If a public entity may be responsible, New Jersey's Tort Claims Act requires a written notice of claim within 90 days of the date the claim accrues, whether the claim is against the State, a county, or a city or township. Missing that 90-day window can bar the claim entirely, though a court may allow a late notice within one year in limited circumstances. Where you file differs by entity: claims against the State go through the State's claim portal, while claims against a county, city, or township are filed directly with that entity. Because 90 days is far shorter than the two-year lawsuit deadline, treat it as the first clock to check. Partial fault is measured, not assumed. Contributory negligence does not bar recovery if your negligence was not greater than the negligence of the party you sue, or not greater than the combined negligence of the parties you sue. Any damages are then reduced by your percentage of fault.
Monmouth County injury suits seeking more than $20,000 are heard in the Civil Division of the Superior Court. Getting these rules right protects every other part of the claim. Schedule Your Free Consultation With a Shrewsbury Brain Injury LawyerA brain injury reorders a family's finances, work, and daily life, often before anyone has a firm diagnosis. The earlier counsel is involved, the more of the record survives. The firm sits at 750 Broad Street in Shrewsbury and serves Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, Mercer, and Somerset counties. Contact our Shrewsbury office to schedule a free consultation. Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I have a brain injury if my CT scan comes back normal?Yes. A CT scan is built to find skull fractures, bleeding, bruising, and swelling, and it can read as normal while a milder injury goes undetected. Federal researchers state that clinically validated imaging and blood tests cannot always detect damage from mild, concussive injuries. An MRI and neuropsychological testing can identify changes a CT does not show. How long do I have to bring a brain injury claim in New Jersey?Most actions for injury to the person must be commenced within two years after the cause of action accrues, except as otherwise provided by law. A claim belonging to a child under 18 is generally tolled until the child reaches majority. A claim for malpractice causing injuries sustained at birth runs to the minor's 13th birthday instead, and a public-entity claim carries a much shorter notice deadline. Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?Often, yes. Recovery is not barred if your negligence was not greater than the negligence of the party you sue, or not greater than the combined negligence of the parties you sue. Any award is then reduced by your share of fault. |