411 Hackensack Ave, Suite 200 Hackensack, NJ 07601

Hackensack is Bergen County’s beating heart — the county seat, home to a major medical center, one of New Jersey’s busiest court systems, and roads that carry tens of thousands of vehicles every single day. Route 17, Route 4, Hackensack Avenue, and the dense grid of local streets around the downtown corridor make this one of Bergen County’s most accident-prone cities.

If you or someone you love was hurt in a crash here, you’re probably dealing with more than just physical pain. There are medical appointments to keep, calls from insurance adjusters to navigate, and bills that don’t stop arriving while you try to figure out what comes next.

You deserve a car accident lawyer in Hackensack who actually knows this city — the roads, the courts, and what it takes to build a case that holds up.

At the Law Offices of Raffi T. Khorozian P.C., we have represented Hackensack accident victims for over 30 years, with our office located right here on 411 Hackensack Avenue, Suite 200. We are not a referral firm. We are not a call center. We are a team of attorneys who have walked into the Bergen County Superior Court at 10 Main Street more times than we can count — and we know how to fight for the people who walk through our doors.

📞 Call (888) 658-4284 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.

Where Accidents Happen in Hackensack — and Why

Hackensack’s traffic patterns create conditions that are genuinely dangerous for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. The city sits at the intersection of several high-volume commuter corridors, and that pressure shows up in the crash data every year.

Route 17 through Hackensack is one of the most frequently cited accident corridors in all of Bergen County. The southbound lanes near Summit Avenue have seen multiple closure-level crashes — including a serious collision in May 2024 that shut down traffic for hours during the morning commute. The combination of high speed, limited reaction time, and heavy commercial vehicle traffic makes this stretch consistently dangerous.

Hackensack Avenue and Main Street through the downtown area generate a different category of crash — intersection collisions, pedestrian accidents, and rear-end impacts at signalized crossings. With Hackensack University Medical Center nearby and constant foot traffic around the courts and municipal buildings, these roads carry a complexity that catches even experienced drivers off guard.

The Route 4 approach adds another layer. Vehicles entering and exiting Route 4 toward Hackensack create merging scenarios that produce sideswipe and cut-off accidents with regularity, particularly during peak hours.

These are not abstract statistics. These are the roads that Hackensack families drive every day — and they are the roads where our clients have been hurt.

What a Personal Injury Lawyer Actually Does for You

There is a version of events where you try to handle this yourself. You call the insurance company, you explain what happened, you wait. Maybe you accept what they offer.

And there is another version — where someone with 30 years of personal injury experience reviews your situation, tells you what your case is actually worth, and fights to make sure you are not left covering the cost of someone else’s mistake.

The difference between those two outcomes is often significant.

As your personal injury lawyer, we take on the work that most people don’t know they need to do:

• We preserve evidence before it disappears — surveillance footage, accident reports, witness contact information
• We deal with insurance adjusters directly, so nothing you say is used to minimize your claim
• We document the full scope of your injuries — not just the emergency room visit, but the specialist follow-ups, the lost wages, the pain that changes how you move through your days
• We calculate a fair value for your case before any offer is accepted
• We file in the Bergen County Superior Court if litigation becomes necessary — and we know how to try a case, not just settle one

The best car accident lawyers are not the ones with the most billboards. They are the ones who show up prepared, treat you like a person, and fight like it matters. Because it does.

The 25% Fee — Keeping More of What You Recover

Most New Jersey personal injury lawyers charge 33⅓% of your settlement. We charge 25%.

On a $100,000 recovery, that difference is $8,333 more in your pocket. On a $200,000 recovery, you keep $16,667 more.

You were already injured through no fault of your own. You should not also pay a premium for legal representation.

✔ Free consultation — at our Hackensack office, by phone, or we come to you ✔ No fee unless we recover compensation for you ✔ All case costs advanced upfront — nothing out of pocket ✔ Home and hospital visits at no charge if injuries prevent travel

What to Do After a Car Accident in Hackensack

The steps you take in the first 24 to 72 hours after an accident shape everything that comes after.

Call 911. Always. A police report creates an official, independent record that insurance companies treat as foundational evidence.

Photograph everything at the scene — vehicle damage, road conditions, traffic signals, skid marks, and any visible injuries. If dashcam footage exists, preserve it immediately. Nearby businesses and traffic cameras may also have captured the crash, but that footage is routinely overwritten within days.

Seek medical attention the same day. Even if you feel relatively okay. Whiplash, disc injuries, and concussions frequently do not peak until 48 to 72 hours after impact. A gap between the accident and your first doctor visit becomes a tool insurance companies use to reduce what they offer.

Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer. You are not legally required to. Adjusters are trained to ask questions in ways that minimize your claim. Speak with an attorney first.

Contact a Hackensack car accident lawyer before accepting any settlement offer. Initial offers are almost always calibrated to what the insurer thinks you will accept — not what your case is actually worth. Once you sign a release, that decision is permanent.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Hackensack?

New Jersey’s statute of limitations for personal injury is two years from the date of the accident. If a government vehicle, municipal bus, or NJ Transit vehicle was involved, the notice deadline can be as short as 90 days. Do not wait to speak with an attorney.

What if I was partly at fault for the accident?

New Jersey uses a modified comparative negligence standard. You can still recover compensation as long as you are not more than 50% responsible. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault — but insurance companies routinely inflate that number. We push back.

Does New Jersey’s no-fault system limit what I can recover? No-fault PIP coverage handles initial medical expenses regardless of fault. But when injuries are serious — fractures, disc damage, permanent limitations, significant scarring, or substantial medical costs — you have the right to step outside the no-fault system and pursue a full claim against the at-fault driver. This is where having an experienced personal injury lawyer makes a decisive difference.

What if the other driver was uninsured? Your own Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage protects you. If the at-fault driver was underinsured, your Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage can bridge the gap. We handle both.

You were hurt. Someone else was responsible. You deserve full, fair compensation — and an attorney who charges less so you keep more of it.

📞 Call (888) 658-4284 — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 📍 411 Hackensack Avenue, Suite 200, Hackensack, NJ 07601. 

Free consultation. No upfront costs. Only 25% — not 33⅓%.