New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyers Who Fight For The Injured.
We fight relentlessly for injured people across New Jersey and New York — and we don't stop until the job is done. Free case review. Available 24/7.
No Case Too Small.
No Case Too Big.
A fender-bender with a sore neck. A serious injury that changes everything. To us, they get the same thing: John Onal's direct attention, a full investigation into what happened, and a file built as if it's going to trial — because that preparation is what makes the other side take a case seriously in the first place.
You don't get handed off to a call center or a rotating cast of associates. You get a lawyer who picks up the phone, explains what's happening in plain English, and stays on your case from the first conversation to the last.
That's true whether your case is straightforward or complicated. Free consultation, straight answers, and a real read on where your case stands.
An injury lawyer
who takes it personally.
The other side is counting on you to give up. John Onal makes sure that never happens. He built Onal Injury Law on one principle: every injured client deserves a lawyer who treats their case like the only one that matters — and who takes it personally from day one.
Unlike the high-volume billboard firms that hand your file to whoever is free, John works your case personally, from the first phone call to the final resolution. Every case is prepared as if it will go to trial — which is exactly why the other side so often decides to resolve it rather than face him in court.
If you were hurt in a car accident, truck accident, workplace incident, or through someone else's negligence, the first step is simple: your consultation is free, and you get an honest read on your case before you decide anything.
Our offices are in New Jersey and New York — but you can call us from anywhere in the United States. We review cases from other states as well, and when it's required, we work alongside counsel admitted in that state so your case is handled properly from start to finish. The consultation is always free.
Talk to John — Free →A firm built
for trial.
Built For Trial
Every personal injury case is prepared as if it will go to court. The other side always knows which firms will actually try a case — and it changes how they treat every conversation.
One Attorney, Start To Finish
You work directly with John Onal, not a rotating desk of associates or a call center. Your case gets a senior attorney's full attention at every stage.
Free, Confidential Consultation
Start with a conversation, not a commitment. Tell us what happened, get straight answers about your rights and deadlines, and decide what's next on your own terms.
Free consultation · Available 24/7 · Weekends included
Call (201) 335-6788 NowPersonal injury cases
we handle in NJ & NY.
Rear-end, intersection, distracted, and drunk-driving collisions across NJ & NY.
Learn more →Tractor-trailer and commercial-truck crashes governed by federal FMCSA rules.
Learn more →Injured as a rideshare passenger, driver, or in a crash with one — we untangle the layered responsibility behind every rideshare case.
Learn more →Rider injuries — where New Jersey law protects your full right to sue.
Learn more →Misdiagnosis, surgical errors, birth injuries, and hospital negligence.
Learn more →Dangerous property conditions and premises-liability injuries.
Learn more →On-the-job and construction injuries, including third-party cases.
Learn more →Catastrophic, lifelong injuries that require a lifetime of care.
Learn more →Dog-attack injuries under New Jersey's strict-liability law.
Learn more →Elder neglect and abuse in long-term care facilities.
Learn more →Holding the responsible party accountable after a fatal loss.
Learn more →New Jersey injury law,
in plain English.
Most injured people in New Jersey never learn the rules that decide their case — they're buried in statutes and fine print nobody explains. Here are the four that matter most, and why talking to a personal injury lawyer early changes the outcome.
See A Doctor First — Then Document Everything
Prompt medical care does two things: it protects your health, and it creates the record that connects your injuries to what happened. Photos of the scene, witness names, and a simple journal of your symptoms all strengthen a car accident case later — and none of it can be recreated after the fact.
Be Careful What You Sign — Or Say On The Record
In the days after an accident, you may be asked for recorded statements and quick signatures. What you say and sign early can shape your entire case — and those requests are rarely designed with your interests in mind. Have an attorney look first. It takes one phone call, and it can save your case.
You Usually Have Two Years — Sometimes Far Less
Most New Jersey injury lawsuits must be filed within two years under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2. But if a public entity is involved — a city bus, a county road, a public building — the Tort Claims Act requires formal notice within 90 days. Wait too long and even a strong case is gone.
Being Partly At Fault Doesn't End Your Case
New Jersey uses modified comparative negligence: as long as you were not more than 50% responsible, your case can still go forward, adjusted by your share of fault. The other side routinely inflates that percentage — in slip & fall and workplace accident cases especially. Pushing back on the fault split is often where a case is won.
Comparing your options first? That's smart. Start with our guide to personal injury lawyers in New Jersey — then call us for a free, no-obligation read on your case.
Serving New Jersey
& New York.
From our offices in Elmwood Park and Brooklyn, Onal Injury Law represents injured clients throughout Bergen, Passaic, Essex, and Hudson counties and the greater New York metro area. If you were hurt anywhere in New Jersey or New York, we can take your case — including in:
What our clients say.
Your questions,
answered straight.
How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer in New Jersey?+
Nothing up front. Your consultation is free and confidential, and John will explain exactly how representation works when you talk.
How long do I have to file an injury case in New Jersey?+
Most New Jersey injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the accident under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2. Some deadlines are shorter, so it's best to call as soon as possible.
What happens after I contact Onal Injury Law?+
You speak directly with the firm about what happened, get clear answers about your rights and the deadlines that apply, and leave knowing exactly what your next step is. The consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.
Do I have to go to court?+
Most cases resolve without a trial. But we prepare every case as if it will go to court — and that preparation is often exactly what produces a strong result without one.
What should I do after a car accident in New Jersey?+
Get to safety and call 911, seek medical care even if you feel fine, document the scene and your injuries, and speak with an attorney before giving any recorded statement.
Does Onal Injury Law serve my area?+
Yes. We serve clients throughout New Jersey — including Bergen County, Elmwood Park, Hackensack, Paterson, and Clifton — as well as Brooklyn and New York City. If you were injured in another state, call us anyway — we review those cases too, and work with locally admitted counsel where required.
Tell us what happened.
A few quick questions is all it takes to start. There's no obligation, and everything you share is kept strictly confidential.
Prefer to talk now? Call (201) 335-6788 — we're available 24/7.
We respond to every request within one business hour.