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4 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Kearny, NJ
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Showing 4 medical malpractice lawyers in Kearny, NJ
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Brady Reilly & Cardoso, LLC
241 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 997-0030 brclegal.com
Steven Sciancalepore, Attorney at Law
615 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-2666 kearnylaw.com
Jon Kearney Law Office
399 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 997-7888
Dunne Law Firm
683 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
(551) 288-6533 dunneslaw.com
Medical malpractice lawyers in Kearny, New Jersey help patients who have been harmed by negligent healthcare providers. New Jersey law requires that malpractice claims be filed within two years of the injury or discovery of the harm, with some exceptions. These attorneys handle cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, and medication mistakes.
What Does a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Kearny Cost?
Most medical malpractice lawyers in New Jersey work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they receive a percentage of your settlement or verdict if you win. Typical contingency fees range from 33% to 40% of the recovery. New Jersey law limits attorney fees in malpractice cases to a sliding scale: 33% of the first $500,000, 30% of the next $500,000, 25% of the next $500,000, and 20% of any amount over $1.5 million. Costs for expert witnesses and court fees are usually advanced by the lawyer and deducted from the final award. This is general information, not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, you generally have two years from the date of the injury or from when you discovered the injury to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. There are exceptions for minors and cases involving foreign objects left in the body.
What damages can I recover in a New Jersey medical malpractice case?
You can recover economic damages like medical bills and lost wages, as well as non-economic damages for pain and suffering. New Jersey caps non-economic damages at $500,000 for most cases, with a higher cap of $1 million for catastrophic injuries.
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