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

Paterson (2020 population 159,759, Passaic County, ZIP 07501) sits in one of northern New Jersey’s most traffic-dense regions. Auto accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, and premises-liability claims from Paterson all feed into Passaic County Superior Court (Paterson) — where New Jersey’s verbal threshold rule (N.J.S.A. 39:6A-8) and the Special Civil Part limit determine how and where claims are resolved. Avery & Avery, Esqs. has handled Passaic County personal injury matters for fifty years. Call (201) 943-2445 to discuss your case.

Paterson’s Court Path for Personal Injury Claims

An auto accident or premises-liability incident in Paterson generates a civil claim that routes based on damages: under $20,000 goes to the Special Civil Part; over $20,000 goes to Passaic County Superior Court (Paterson)‘s Civil Division at Passaic County Court House, 77 Hamilton Street, Paterson, NJ 07505. The governing threshold for pain-and-suffering recovery is N.J.S.A. 39:6A-8 (verbal threshold). Two-year statute of limitations under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2 applies. Avery & Avery, Esqs. has handled Passaic County personal injury matters since 1976 — evaluating threshold eligibility, establishing liability, and pursuing maximum recovery for Paterson clients.

Paterson Municipal Court

Address: 111 Broadw
Phone: (973) 321-1515
Court days: MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Office hours: 8:30 AM TO 4:00 PM

Passaic County Superior Court (Paterson)

Address: Passaic County Court House, 77 Hamilton Street, Paterson, NJ 07505
Phone: (973) 247-8000
Vicinage: Passaic Vicinage (Vicinage 11)

What the Law Says: NJ Personal Injury Law and Paterson Claims

Three legal pillars shape personal injury practice in Paterson:

N.J.S.A. 39:6A-8 — verbal threshold statute (auto-injury pain-and-suffering gate)
N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2 — two-year statute of limitations (start date: injury date)
NJ modified comparative fault — plaintiff can recover if not more than 50% at fault

Auto-accident claims must clear the verbal threshold before pain-and-suffering damages are available. Fractures, permanent injuries, and significant disfigurement all qualify. Non-economic damages are available in full for claims that clear the gate. Avery & Avery, Esqs. has handled Passaic County personal injury cases since 1976, evaluating threshold eligibility at no charge in an initial consultation.

About Paterson, NJ

Paterson is a community in Passaic County, NJ. By the numbers:

2020 Census population: 159,759
Population density: 18,989.1 per sq mi
Land area: 8.4 sq mi
ZIP code: 07501
Mayor: Andre Sayegh
Incorporated: April 11, 1831 (as township)
Named for: William Paterson

Paterson Community Notes

Paterson ZIP codes: 07501, 07505, 07508, 07514, 07522, 07524, 07533, 07538, 07543, 07544.
Land area 8.41 sq mi (water 0.29 sq mi); elevation 112 ft.
Paterson sits in Passaic County, served by Passaic County Superior Court in Paterson; vicinage: Passaic Vicinage (Vicinage 11).

Why Avery & Avery for Paterson Personal Injury

Fifty years of New Jersey practice — Robert W. Avery began in 1976. He spent fifteen of those years on the bench (Ridgefield Municipal Court, 1986–2000), which means he has seen these cases from both sides of the courtroom. That experience informs every defense strategy the firm develops for Paterson clients.

Father-son continuity. John S. Avery joined in 2012, giving the firm two active trial attorneys with overlapping but distinct skill sets. For Paterson clients, that means broader availability and deeper preparation on any given matter.

Results, not promises. The firm does not guarantee outcomes; it guarantees effort and expertise. Delvoye v. Lee, 329 F.3d 330 (3d Cir. 2003) is one example of the firm’s reach beyond purely local practice.

Call (201) 943-2445 for a free first consultation.

Sister Passaic Cities We Cover

We routinely appear in Paterson’s neighboring Passaic County municipalities. See:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Paterson Personal Injury cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Paterson arrest / hearing?

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

Do you handle other Passaic County practice areas?

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

Talk to a Paterson Personal Injury Attorney — No Cost

A free first consultation means you can get real legal analysis of your Paterson personal injury matter — statute by statute, fact by fact — before committing to anything. Avery & Avery, Esqs. has handled Passaic County matters for fifty years. Call (201) 943-2445 or use the form below; same-day callback during business hours.

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