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If you’ve been injured in a car accident, a fall, or a workplace incident in Lodi, the days right after matter. Medical bills start arriving, insurance adjusters start calling, and New Jersey’s filing deadlines do not wait until you feel ready. Lodi is a close-knit Bergen County community, and when something happens here, you want someone who actually knows Route 46, Main Street, and the people who live and work along them, not an out-of-town call center.
Attorney Luis A. Martinez has represented injured Bergen County residents for 34 years. He is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, a distinction held by fewer than 1% of New Jersey lawyers, and he served as a local judge and a public defender before dedicating his practice to injury victims. Luis is bilingual in English and Spanish, licensed in both New Jersey and New York, and works from his Hackensack office just minutes from Lodi, so you are never far from the attorney actually handling your case.
When you’ve been injured in Lodi, you need a local attorney who knows this community inside and out.
Legally Reviewed by Luis A. Martinez on August 27, 2026
⚠ New Jersey's Filing Deadline Is Time-Sensitive
New Jersey gives you two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury claim, and missing it can cost you your right to compensation.
Attorney Luis Martinez brings 34 years of personal injury experience, is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, and works on contingency, so you pay no fee unless he recovers for you. Call and you reach his personal cell phone, not a call center.
Most personal injury cases in Lodi, whether they start with a crash on Route 46, a fall along Main Street, or an incident at a local jobsite, come down to proving negligence. New Jersey law asks a few consistent questions before any compensation is available, and Attorney Martinez walks every client through them from the first phone call.
As mentioned above, New Jersey generally gives injured residents two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim, so acting early protects both your health and your legal options. Working with experienced Bergen County personal injury lawyers early in the process can make the difference in how these elements are proven.
Drivers, property owners, and employers in Lodi owe others a legal duty to act reasonably and avoid foreseeable harm.
When someone ignores that duty, such as running a light on Route 46 or ignoring a hazard on Main Street, they may be legally at fault.
Your attorney has to connect the breach directly to your injury, not just show that an accident happened nearby.
New Jersey law allows you to pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering tied to the breach.
Under New Jersey's rule, you can still recover damages if you are found less than 51 percent at fault, though your award is reduced by your share of fault.
Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries from crashes on Route 46 and falls at Lodi job sites often require years of medical treatment. Luis fights for maximum compensation to cover future care, lost income, and the life-altering impact of a catastrophic injury.
Severe burn injuries from workplace accidents, defective products, and vehicle fires cause excruciating pain and often require multiple surgeries. Luis represents Lodi burn victims and holds manufacturers and property owners accountable for the medical treatment, scarring, and ongoing care that follow.
Lodi sees frequent crashes on Route 46, Main Street, and residential side streets where drivers exceed safe speeds. Luis handles Lodi car accident claims involving rear-end collisions, intersection crashes, and multi-vehicle pileups throughout the community.
Construction workers in Lodi face daily dangers from scaffolding failures, equipment malfunctions, and negligent contractors cutting corners on safety. Luis fights for injured workers’ rights, pursuing compensation from general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and equipment manufacturers responsible for unsafe job sites.
Dog bite injuries can cause permanent scarring, nerve damage, and lasting emotional trauma, especially for children. Luis represents Lodi dog bite victims throughout Bergen County, holding negligent owners accountable and securing compensation for medical treatment, reconstructive surgery, and ongoing care.
Bus and other mass transit accidents in Lodi involve complex liability issues and government entities with special legal protections. Luis navigates these complicated claims to hold transit authorities and operators accountable for passenger injuries.
Motorcyclists suffer devastating injuries when struck by negligent drivers on Route 46, Main Street, and Lodi’s residential roads. Luis handles motorcycle accident claims throughout Bergen County, fighting insurance company bias against riders to secure fair compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and permanent injuries.
Property owners must maintain safe conditions at Lodi stores, restaurants, apartment buildings, and commercial properties. Whether an injury happens at a local business, shopping center, or residential property, Luis holds negligent owners accountable for the hazardous conditions that cause injuries.
Slip and fall accidents at Lodi businesses, parking lots, sidewalks, and apartment complexes cause serious injuries from fractures to head trauma. Luis investigates negligent maintenance, inadequate lighting, ice and snow hazards, and other dangerous conditions that lead to premises liability claims.
Commercial truck accidents on Route 46 near Lodi often result in catastrophic injuries or death given the size and weight difference between trucks and passenger vehicles. Luis investigates trucking company negligence, driver violations, inadequate maintenance, hours-of-service violations, and improper loading to maximize compensation for Lodi truck accident victims.
Injured on the job at a Lodi manufacturing facility, construction site, retail store, or other workplace, Luis handles workers’ compensation claims while also exploring potential third-party claims that could recover significantly more than standard workers’ comp benefits alone.
When negligence causes a fatal accident on Lodi roads, job sites, or properties, surviving family members face both emotional devastation and financial hardship. Luis helps Lodi families pursue wrongful death claims for funeral expenses, lost financial support, and the immeasurable loss of a family member.
Whatever type of accident brought you here, Attorney Martinez brings the same personal, trial-ready approach to every Lodi injury case.
As a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, Luis prepares every case as though it is headed to trial, even when most cases settle. Insurance companies know the difference between an attorney who is ready to try a case in front of a jury and one who is not, and that preparation strengthens your negotiating position from the first settlement conversation.
Luis works on a contingency fee basis, so you owe nothing unless he recovers compensation for you. In one past case, a worker injured in a fall from an elevated work area during the scope of employment received a $1,550,000 confidential settlement, the kind of result that comes from treating every case as if it were going to trial.
You will not be handed off to a paralegal or an intake team. Luis gives every client his personal cell phone number, and when you call, you reach him directly. He also serves Bergen County's Hispanic community in Spanish as well as English, so language is never a barrier to getting real answers about your case. Learn more about Attorney Luis Martinez's background and his 34 years representing injured New Jersey residents.
When you are ready to talk about your case, you will not reach a call center or an intake line. Contact Luis Martinez Law or call (201) 846-7100 to speak directly with the attorney handling your case, in English or in Spanish, because you deserve a lawyer who actually answers, not a billboard.
Get checked out right away, even if you feel fine. Some injuries do not show symptoms until days later, and prompt treatment protects both your health and your claim.
Call the police after a crash, or notify the property owner or manager right away after a slip and fall, so there is an official record of what happened.
Take photos of the scene, your injuries, and any hazard involved, and get the names and contact information of anyone who saw what happened.
Insurance adjusters may ask for a recorded statement soon after your accident. Speak with an attorney before you give one, since early statements can be used against you later.
New Jersey generally gives you two years to file a personal injury claim, so reaching out early gives Luis the most time to investigate and build your case.
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