Top Rated Car Accident Lawyer in Fort Lee

Fort Lee sits at one of the most congested traffic intersections in the United States. The I-95 and Route 4 interchange — the primary gateway to the George Washington Bridge — has been identified as the second most congested intersection in the country, carrying hundreds of thousands of vehicles through a compact borough every single day. Add Palisade Avenue, Lemoine Avenue, and the dense residential streets that feed into GWB approach traffic, and it becomes clear why Fort Lee generates some of the highest accident rates in all of Bergen County.

If you were injured in a Fort Lee car accident, you have the right to pursue full compensation. The question is whether your attorney knows this town, these roads, and New Jersey’s no-fault insurance system well enough to fight for everything you deserve.

Attorney Raffi T. Khorozian has represented Fort Lee accident victims since 1993 — with his primary office located directly on Palisade Avenue in Fort Lee. This is not a satellite office. This is home.

Fort Lee’s Most Dangerous Roads and Why Accidents Happen Here

Fort Lee’s geography makes it uniquely prone to serious crashes. Every vehicle entering or leaving the George Washington Bridge funnels through a small number of local streets, creating bottlenecks, aggressive merging, and driver frustration that translates directly into accidents.

I-95 / GWB Approach Corridor — The southbound lanes of I-95 approaching Exit 1C (GWB lower level) and Exit 2 (GWB upper level) are among the most accident-prone stretches in New Jersey. High-speed merging, sudden lane changes, and commercial truck traffic combine with distracted commuters to produce rear-end crashes, sideswipe collisions, and multi-vehicle pileups — particularly during the AM and PM peak hours.

Route 4 Eastbound (toward GWB) — The Route 4 corridor as it approaches Fort Lee carries heavy passenger and commercial traffic from Bergen County and beyond. The interchange with I-95 near Exit 72A has seen multiple recorded injury crashes, including a documented multi-vehicle collision as recently as March 2025.

Palisade Avenue — The primary north-south arterial through Fort Lee generates frequent intersection accidents at Main Street, Central Road, and Lemoine Avenue. Pedestrian activity is high throughout the corridor, and left-turn accidents at uncontrolled intersections are a recurring pattern.

Lemoine Avenue and Anderson Avenue — Local connector streets that handle significant volume from drivers diverting off the GWB approach. Side-street accidents involving delivery vehicles, rideshare drivers, and residents are common.

What Your Fort Lee Car Accident Claim Can Cover

New Jersey’s no-fault PIP (Personal Injury Protection) coverage handles your initial medical expenses after a crash regardless of fault. But when injuries are serious — fractures, herniated discs, traumatic brain injuries, permanent limitations, or significant medical costs — you have the right to pursue a direct claim against the at-fault driver for:

• Medical expenses — emergency care, specialist treatment, surgery, physical therapy, and future care
• Lost wages — income missed during recovery, and reduced earning capacity if injuries are long-term
• Pain and suffering — physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of quality of life
• Property damage — vehicle repair or replacement

New Jersey does not cap pain and suffering damages in car accident cases. The full impact of your injuries — supported by medical records and documentation — is compensable.

Why the 25% Fee Makes a Real Difference in Fort Lee

Most New Jersey car accident attorneys charge 33⅓% of your recovery. We charge 25%.

On a $150,000 Fort Lee settlement, that difference is $12,500 more in your pocket. On a $300,000 recovery, you keep $25,000 more.

✔ Free consultation — in our Fort Lee office, by phone, or we come to you

✔ No fee unless we recover compensation for you

✔ All case costs advanced — nothing out of pocket

✔ Home and hospital visits at no charge if injuries prevent travel

Our Fort Lee Office

1073 Palisade Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Tel: (201) 341-5691 | (888) 658-4284

Located in the heart of Fort Lee, our Palisade Avenue office serves clients throughout the borough and the surrounding Bergen County area. Attorney Raffi T. Khorozian is personally based in Fort Lee — he coaches youth sports in the community, knows the local roads from daily experience, and has appeared before the Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack for over 30 years on behalf of local accident victims.

Same-day appointments available. Evening and weekend consultations by arrangement.

Fort Lee Car Accident Claims

If my accident happened near the GWB or on I-95, which state’s law applies — New Jersey or New York?

If the accident occurred on New Jersey soil — including the New Jersey approach roads, the GWB lower and upper level approach, or anywhere within Fort Lee — New Jersey law governs the claim. New Jersey’s no-fault PIP rules and two-year statute of limitations apply. If a New York driver caused your crash, you can still file a claim against their New York insurance policy under New Jersey law. This is a common scenario in Fort Lee, and an attorney familiar with cross-state insurance claims will identify all available coverage.

How long do I have to file a Fort Lee car accident claim?

New Jersey’s statute of limitations for personal injury is two years from the accident date. If a government entity or NJ Transit vehicle was involved, the notice deadline can be as short as 90 days. Contact an attorney as soon as possible — early action preserves evidence and protects your right to recover.

What if the other driver had New York insurance? New York drivers are required to carry minimum liability coverage. If a New York-insured driver caused your Fort Lee accident, your attorney will file a claim against their NY policy under NJ law. If that coverage is insufficient, your own Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage in New Jersey can bridge the gap. This cross-state dynamic is especially common in Fort Lee given its proximity to the GWB.

Can I still recover compensation if the accident happened in a GWB toll plaza or on the bridge itself?

The George Washington Bridge itself is Port Authority of New York and New Jersey property — a bi-state agency. Claims against Port Authority require a specific notice of claim filed within 90 days of the accident, and different procedural rules apply. This is a specialized area where having an attorney with experience in Port Authority claims is essential. Contact us immediately if your accident involved the GWB structure or toll plaza.

Injured in Fort Lee? Call (888) 658-4284 — available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Free consultation. No upfront cost. 

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