Our Process: What to Expect When You Work With Us On Your Personal Injury Case

You Deserve More Than Just a Lawyer—You Deserve a Plan.

Navigating a personal injury case can be confusing, frustrating, and overwhelming. At Pellettieri Rabstein & Altman, we don’t just take your case—we guide you through every step. For over 90 years, we’ve been helping injured individuals across New Jersey with clarity, compassion, and strategic representation.

✓Free Consultation
✓No Fee Unless We Win
✓Offices Across New Jersey
✓Millions Secured for Injury Victims
✓Recognized by Super Lawyers & Best Law Firms®

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Step 1: Free Consultation

You’ll speak directly with an experienced personal injury attorney—no obligation, no pressure. We listen, evaluate your situation, and answer your questions.

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Step 2: Case Review & Investigation

We gather accident reports, medical records, witness statements, and other critical evidence to build a strong personal injury case.

Step 3: Claim Filing & Case Strategy

We handle all filings with insurance companies or the court. Our team tailors a legal strategy specific to your personal injury claim, whether it involves a car accident, slip and fall, or other injury.

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Step 4: Negotiation & Advocacy

We negotiate with insurers and opposing counsel while keeping you informed. You stay in control—we advise, you decide.

Our Victories

$750K

$750,000 Settlement – Wrongful Death in Nursing Home

A nursing home’s failure to administer essential medications led to preventable injuries and the untimely death of a young man. The case settled shortly before trial following extensive legal work and coordination with the family.

$500K

$500,000 Settlement – Fall on Residential Property Resulting in Infection

A prospective homebuyer suffered serious injuries and infection after falling on an ice-covered property that had not been properly maintained. The matter was litigated until a maximum-value settlement was achieved.

$975K

$975,000 Settlement – Spinal Surgery Medical Malpractice

An undiagnosed underlying health issue during spinal surgery resulted in permanent injuries that could have been prevented. After aggressive litigation, we secured a $975,000 settlement for the client and his family.

$305K

$305,000 Settlement – Firefighter Injured in Structural Collapse

A firefighter suffered a serious hand injury while forcing entry into a burning building during a search and rescue. The door was recessed in a non-code-compliant way, and the fire was caused by negligent hot tar work performed by the landlord. The case settled after expert testimony confirmed the long-term vocational impact of the injury.

$405K

$405,000 Settlement – Fall on Defective Staircase

A woman was injured when a wooden step collapsed beneath her as she was walking up to her mother’s apartment. She required arthroscopic surgeries to her right knee and shoulder, as well as spinal injections to manage pain. Our firm retained an engineer who confirmed the staircase was poorly maintained by the landlord. The case

$255K

$225,000 Settlement – Trip and Fall on Deteriorated Sidewalk

An elderly woman fell due to a hazardous sidewalk caused by improper drainage and erosion from nearby construction. She required a total knee replacement. The case was resolved for $225,000 without litigation.

$260K

$260,000 Settlement – Slip and Fall Leading to Spinal Neurotomy

A woman slipped on untreated ice outside a commercial building, sustaining spinal nerve damage. She later underwent a neurotomy procedure for chronic pain management. The case settled for $260,000 without going to trial.

$505K

$505,000 Settlement – Slip and Fall on Ice with Spine and Knee Surgeries

A delivery worker slipped on an icy stairway that had not been properly treated. He ultimately underwent lumbar fusion and knee surgery. A $505,000 settlement was reached before trial.

$510K

$510,000 Settlement – Rear-End Collision with Fatal Post-Surgical Complications

A wife and mother were rear-ended in a car accident and later died following complications from gallbladder surgery related to her injuries. We obtained a $510,000 settlement for her surviving family members.

$310K

$310,000 Settlement – Motorcycle Fatality on NJ Turnpike

We represented the estate of a young correctional officer who died in a motorcycle crash caused by furniture that had fallen onto the NJ Turnpike from another vehicle. His young child was the sole beneficiary. A pre-trial settlement of $310,000 was secured following investigation and expert analysis.