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Burn Injury Settlements in New Jersey

If you have been involved in a burn injury in New Jersey, understanding how the state's personal injury laws affect your claim is essential. New Jersey follows the modified comparative fault (50% bar) system, and you have 2 years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit.

Burn Injury Settlement Range in New Jersey

Nationally, burn injury settlements range from $15,000 to $750,000. In New Jersey, settlement values are influenced by the state's fault rules, damage caps, and local jury tendencies.

Low

$15,000

Estimated

$100,000

High

$750,000

How New Jersey Law Affects Your Burn Injury Claim

New Jersey uses a modified comparative fault system with a 51% bar and imposes no cap on non-economic damages in personal injury cases. The state's verbal threshold in auto insurance cases limits tort suits for car accidents to injuries meeting a certain severity level. New Jersey is one of the most litigated states for personal injury, with Bergen, Essex, and Middlesex counties known for significant jury verdicts.

Under New Jersey's modified comparative fault (50% bar) system, your settlement may be affected if you share any responsibility for the accident. Your recovery will be reduced by your fault percentage, and you are barred from recovery if your fault reaches 50% or more.

Factors Affecting Burn Injury Claims in New Jersey

  • ✓Degree and total body surface area of burns
  • ✓Need for skin grafts and reconstructive surgery
  • ✓Permanent scarring and disfigurement
  • ✓Psychological impact (PTSD, depression, anxiety)
  • ✓Duration of hospitalization and rehabilitation
  • ✓Future medical care and revision surgeries
  • ✓Impact on earning capacity and employment

Common Burn Injury Injuries

First, second, and third-degree burnsSmoke inhalation and respiratory damageElectrical burns and cardiac arrhythmiaChemical burns and toxic absorptionInfection from compromised skin barrierContracture and limited range of motionNerve damage and chronic pain

Relevant New Jersey Statutes

  • •N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:14-2 (statute of limitations)
  • •N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:15-5.1 (modified comparative fault, 51% bar)
  • •N.J. Stat. Ann. § 4:19-16 (dog bite strict liability)

Burn Injury Claims in New Jersey Cities

If your burn injury occurred in Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Trenton, or anywhere else in New Jersey, the same state laws apply. Local court systems and jury pools can also influence settlement outcomes.

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This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.