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Truck claims
in New Jersey.
New Jersey follows modified comparative fault — recovery is barred if your fault is greater than 50%. Otherwise, damages are reduced by your share of fault.
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2 years
Two years from the date of injury under N.J.S.A. § 2A:14-2.
Modified comparative negligence (51% bar)
New Jersey follows modified comparative fault — recovery is barred if your fault is greater than 50%. Otherwise, damages are reduced by your share of fault.
Maximum recovery
Punitive damages capped at the greater of $350,000 or 5× compensatory damages under N.J.S.A. § 2A:15-5.14.
Pre-suit notice
Tort Claims Notice against public entities required within 90 days under N.J.S.A. § 59:8-8.
N.J.S.A. § 2A:14-2
Cite this statute when documenting your claim. Your attorney will work from this authority.
State practice
Port Newark and Port Elizabeth generate enormous container trucking volume. NJ Turnpike and I-78, I-80, and I-95 are heavily traveled.
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