A Former Judge. A Father-Son Trial Firm. Fifty Years of New Jersey Practice.

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents New Milford residents on personal injury matters. New Milford (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 16,926) routes its personal injury matters through the New Milford Boro Court at 930 River Rd (phone (201) 967-5646) and, for indictable / over-threshold matters, Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack) at Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601.

For a free first consultation on a New Milford personal injury matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where New Milford Personal Injury Cases Are Heard

Auto-injury claims arising in New Milford are governed by NJ verbal threshold (N.J.S.A. 39:6A-8) unless the plaintiff selected the no-threshold option at policy purchase. Closest trauma center: Hackensack University Medical Center (Level II, ~10 Min Ave, Hackensack). Premises-liability and slip-and-fall claims file in Bergen County Superior Court — Civil Division if damages exceed $20,000, otherwise Special Civil Part.

New Milford Boro Court

Address: 930 River Rd
Phone: (201) 967-5646
Court days: 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY
Office hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack)

Address: Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 221-0700
Vicinage: Bergen Vicinage (Vicinage 02)

What the Law Says

Personal Injury matters in New Milford are controlled by:

N.J.S.A. 39:6A-8 — primary personal injury statute
N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2 — companion / procedural authority
DiProspero v. Penn, 183 N.J. 477 (2005) — leading NJ case-law

New Milford auto-injury claims are governed by NJ verbal threshold (N.J.S.A. 39:6A-8) unless the plaintiff selected the no-threshold option at policy purchase. Closest trauma center: Hackensack University Medical Center (Level II). Statute of limitations: 2 years under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2; 90-day Tort Claims notice for public-entity defendants.

About New Milford, NJ

New Milford sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 16,926
Density: 7,414 per sq mi
Land area: 2.3 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07646
Mayor: Michael J. Putrino
Incorporated: March 11, 1922

New Milford Local Context

New Milford had a 2020 Census population of 16,926 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 7,414.2 per sq mi (2020), land area 2.3 sq mi.
New Milford was incorporated March 11, 1922.
Current mayor: Michael J. Putrino.
New Milford Boro Court sits at 930 River Rd, phone (201) 967-5646; court days 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY.

Why Avery & Avery for New Milford Personal Injury

Fifty years of NJ trial practice. Robert W. Avery began NJ practice in 1976 and served fifteen years as Judge of the Ridgefield Municipal Court (1986-2000). John S. Avery joined the firm in 2012. The firm has handled New Milford-area personal injury matters as part of its ongoing Bergen County practice.

Same-day callbacks on active arrest or court-date situations. Robert or John picks up when we’re in the office; voicemails returned promptly.

Statewide reach with local depth. The firm’s reported case Delvoye v. Lee, 329 F.3d 330 (3d Cir. 2003) establishes the firm’s federal-court track record beyond purely municipal-court practice.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

We routinely appear in New Milford’s neighboring Bergen County municipalities. See:

And the Bergen County Personal Injury landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do New Milford Personal Injury cases go?

Bergen County Superior Court for first-tier matters; Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack) for indictable / over-threshold matters.

How fast can you respond to a New Milford arrest / hearing?

Same-day callback during business hours; same-evening for arrests on weeknights. Call (201) 943-2445.

Do you handle other Bergen County practice areas?

Yes — see our Bergen County Lawyer page for the full practice list, and the practice tops at /practice-areas/personal-injury/.

Schedule a Free New Milford Personal Injury Consultation

Call (201) 943-2445 or submit through the form.