Top-Rated Springfield Personal Injury Lawyers

Injured in Springfield? Seek Help from an Experienced Union County Personal Injury Lawyer

Springfield Township, New Jersey, set a local population record in the 2020 census, with a total of 17,178 residents. The township has experienced significant growth over the past twenty years. Its natural beauty, historical sights, and many amenities are likely to lead to additional growth in the future. 

As home of the Baltusrol Golf Club, Springfield has hosted several major golf championships and is likely to continue doing so into the future. Area parks also attract visitors, and many people live, work, and visit family in the area.

In 2010, New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Springfield among its “Best Places to Live in New Jersey.” Yet, no place to live is accident-free. If you’re injured in Springfield in a car accident, crossing a street as a pedestrian, or are injured at work, speak to a top-rated personal injury lawyer in Springfield, NJ. The team at the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm will fight for your legal rights on your behalf while you focus on recovering from your serious injuries. 

Springfield & Union County Injury Statistics

Union County recorded 271 deaths due to unintentional injuries in 2023. The rate of accidental deaths that year was 43.7 deaths per 100,000 residents. Union County has a higher accidental death rate than every neighboring county except Essex County. 

Unintentional injuries are preventable. Yet these preventable injuries are the leading cause of death for New Jersey residents ages 15 to 44. They are the third most common cause of death among all New Jersey residents and throughout the United States. 

When a preventable injury causes harm, it’s because someone failed to take the care required to prevent that harm. When another person or company fails to use reasonable care and you pay the price, talk to an experienced Springfield Township personal injury lawyer. 

Common Accidents Our Top-Rated Springfield Personal Injury Lawyers Handle

Some injury scenarios and scenes are more common than others. In Springfield Township and throughout Union County, motor vehicle accidents are a common cause of serious injury. Dangerous conditions that businesses don’t address can lead to harm. Work-related injuries also affect thousands of New Jersey residents each year. 

Motor Vehicle Accidents

• US Route 22 and Interstate 78 both serve Springfield Township, as does New Jersey Route 124. These highways provide access to the New York City metropolitan area, and Route 124 links to New Jersey Route 24. 
• Both major roadways and quiet side streets can become the site of motor vehicle accidents. In the first nine months of 2025, New Jersey recorded 393 fatal car accidents. These collisions claimed 416 lives. 
• Between January 1 and October 1, 2025, Union County was the site of 20 fatal roadway crashes, claiming 21 lives. 
• The motor vehicle accident death rate in Union County in 2023 was 6.1 deaths per 100,000 people, with 112 lives lost in car accidents. Car accidents remain the second most common cause of unintentional fatal injuries in New Jersey and nationwide. 

Pedestrian and Bicycle Collisions

• In the first nine months of 2025, two bicyclists and six pedestrians died in car accidents in Union County. 
• Pedestrians and bicyclists face a higher risk of death or serious injury in crashes. Although pedestrians and bicyclists account for only a tiny percentage of all Union County road traffic, they made up nearly half of all traffic deaths in the county in the first nine months of 2025.
• Children and teens face particularly high risks while walking or biking to school. A Rutgers University study of youth roadway deaths between 2016 and 2020 found that nearly half of the 50 deaths occurred within a quarter mile of a school. Many of these accidents occur because drivers fail to stay alert for pedestrians and bicyclists. 

Injuries on Dangerous Property

• New Jersey businesses welcome members of the public to shop or receive services. As part of this relationship, the business has a legal duty to keep its premises reasonably safe for visitors. If the business cannot immediately fix a problem, it must warn visitors so they can take steps to avoid the risk. 
• Dangerous conditions on business premises can cause serious injuries. Slip and fall injuries are a common cause of death or serious harm, especially for older New Jersey residents. 
• In 2023, 543 adults over age 60 died as a result of a fall. Falls are a leading cause of death for all age groups in New Jersey and the US.
• Other dangerous conditions on business premises can cause serious injuries as well. Inadequate security, dim lighting, broken railings, and damage to equipment and furniture can all result in serious harm. 

Work-Related Injuries

Eighty-one New Jersey workers suffered fatal job-related injuries in 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Common causes of death on the job included:

• Transportation and motor vehicle incidents,
• Contact incidents with objects (e.g., falling objects) or equipment,
• Exposure to dangerous substances or environments,
• Trips, slips, and falls.

Another 66,800 workers experienced non-fatal work-related injuries. Over half (43,700) of these workers needed time away from work, a job transfer, or a job restriction while their injuries healed. Time off, transfers, and restrictions can cut a family’s income and derail plans for job advancement. 

Workers’ compensation is available for New Jersey employees. Other forms of compensation may also be available. Injured in Springfield? Our highly rated law firm is here to help. Talk to an attorney with experience handling both workers’ compensation and personal injury claims, like the team at the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm. 

What Is Considered a “Serious Injury” After an Accident?

Many injuries are life-altering. The attorneys at the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm understand the catastrophic nature of many injuries. We’re dedicated to providing the compassionate, experienced assistance our clients need to navigate these life-changing events. 

We have experience handling serious injury cases, including:

• Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries,
• Neck, back, and soft tissue injuries,
• Broken bones, crush injuries, and amputations,
• Severe burns, toxic chemical, and extreme heat or cold exposure,

Reach out to us today. We’ll answer your questions and help you make informed decisions, so you can focus on your recovery and get your life back on track after a serious injury. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the statute of limitations in Springfield, NJ?

New Jersey’s statute of limitations sets a deadline to file a personal injury case. Most cases must be filed within two years of the date of injury. A case not filed within this time limit cannot be heard in court. 

The two-year limit applies to cases filed in New Jersey courts. Insurance companies often set shorter time limits on filing insurance claims. If you need help meeting any deadline, talk to a top-rated Springfield personal injury attorney today. Call our Headquarters at (973) 920-7900. 

What does proving negligence mean in NJ?

“Negligence” is the failure to use reasonable care to prevent harm, even when one has a legal duty to do so. When this failure causes injuries, an injured person may seek compensation.

Most personal injury claims are based on negligence. To win a negligence case, the injured person and their attorney must demonstrate that:

• Another person or company (the “defendant”) had a legal duty to use reasonable care to prevent harm,
• The defendant failed to meet that duty (or “breached” the duty)
• The defendant’s failure was both the actual cause and the foreseeable cause of the injuries, and
• The injured person suffered actual losses (“damages”) as a result of their injuries. 

The facts of every injury claim are unique, and so are the impacts on your life. An attorney in Springfield Township can help you understand how each element of negligence applies in your case. A lawyer can also help you fight for the compensation you deserve.

How much money can I get for my accident injuries?

Your life and your losses are unique. As a result, the compensation you can win in a personal injury claim is unique as well. A top-rated Springfield personal injury lawyer can discuss your case with you and estimate the amount of compensation you can seek. 

While each case is different, most cases involve similar categories of losses. Losses that are often compensated in a personal injury case include:

• Current and future medical bills,
• Lost wages, including lost earning capacity,
• Costs to repair or replace damaged property, 
• Physical pain and suffering,
• Mental and emotional distress or trauma.

When an injury claims a life, surviving family members or the deceased person’s estate may also be able to seek compensation for expenses related to the death. These may include funeral and burial expenses and the loss of a loved one’s care, companionship, and support.

I was injured on the job. What are my options?

Workers’ compensation provides benefits to employees injured on the job in New Jersey. To start the process, notify your employer about your injury as soon as possible. 

If you were injured by a third party, you may also have a claim against that party. For example, a delivery driver injured in a car accident while making deliveries may have a claim against the person who caused the car accident. 

Talk to an attorney with experience handling both personal injury and workers’ compensation claims. The team at the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm has successfully helped many clients handle both types of cases. 

Contact Our Top-Rated Springfield Personal Injury Lawyer Today!

If you, or someone you love, has been seriously injured in any type of accident, or sadly passed away, you should immediately seek the help of an experienced Personal Injury lawyer. The attorneys at the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm understand how traumatic serious injuries can be, and we will do everything we can to help you receive the maximum compensation you are entitled to while you recover.

Our personal injury attorneys have over 35 years of experience aggressively representing seriously injured clients throughout New Jersey. They have also assisted injured New Jersey workers through a workers’ comp claim and/or a third-party claim involved in all types of accident claims, including slip and fall accidents, dog bite attacks, car accidents, etc. We have successfully handled thousands of claims recovering over $100 million for our clients.

Whether it be through a workers’ comp claim and/or a third-party personal injury case, our worker’s compensation and personal injury lawyers will help you navigate the complexities of the process, so you can focus on your recovery. To learn more about how we can help, give us a call today at (973) 920-7900 to request a FREE and confidential consultation. You can also connect with us through our online form. There is never a fee unless we win. We have two conveniently located offices in Denville and Morristown, New Jersey.