Bergen County's Top-Rated Car Accident Lawyer
For over 28 years, auto accident attorney Douglas Standriff has successfully represented car accident victims in personal injury lawsuits. Doug and his associate, Marissa Messinger, Esq., have a thorough understanding of the New Jersey laws that govern compensation of car accident victims, and they are experts at gathering the evidence they need to build your case. Doug and Marissa will skillfully develop a sound and effective legal strategy that will help you avoid denial of compensation as a result of NJ's Shared Fault Rule. Because NJ restricts the amount of time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit after you are injured in a car collision, it is imperative that you contact Bergen Law as soon as possible to discuss your case.

Types of Auto Accident Claims We Handle
Car accidents can cause serious, sometimes life-altering, injuries, including fractures and broken bones, lacerations, spinal injuries, internal organ damage, and traumatic brain injuries. If you were recently injured in an auto accident, it is essential that you hire a car accident lawyer who is an expert on New Jersey personal injury law to get you the monetary compensation you deserve. Your car accident injuries likely resulted in steep medical bills and lost wages, as well as emotional and physical pain and suffering, and you may require costly long-term care and support. Whether you were injured in a car accident caused by an unsafe road, a defective vehicle, a driver who was drunk, distracted, speeding or driving a poorly maintained car, or a road that was unsafe due to factors such as poor design, lack of maintenance or faulty traffic signals, the expert auto accident lawyers at Bergen Law will work diligently to get you fairly compensated for your injuries. Depend on Douglas Standriff, the personal injury law Attorney recommended by car accident victims throughout Bergen County, New Jersey.
When Do You Need to Hire an Auto Accident Attorney?
When you sustain injuries due to a car accident in New Jersey, it is a smart idea to contact an attorney who specializes in NJ personal injury law as soon as possible. The lawyers and adjusters who represent insurance companies begin to assess your car accident injury claim right away and NJ law limits the amount of time you have to file your car accident injury lawsuit. To avoid a delay that can harm your claim, it is critical that you retain a car accident attorney as soon as you can. As a NJ certified civil trial attorney, Douglas Standriff will leverage his over 28 years of experience to stand up to insurance company lawyers, protect your rights, and build you a strong car accident injury lawsuit.
Must Watch - This real video footage was obtained from a store security cam by the personal injury lawyers at Bergen Law on behalf of our client involved in this pedestrian-car accident.
We Take Action Before Your Evidence Disappears!
About this Real Case Video Evidence
The Bergen Law team knows it is crucial to collect evidence quickly after an accident before it disappears forever. That's why our lawyers acted quickly to obtain from a store owner this video footage involving a client who was the victim of a car accident. This footage was critical in getting a just and fair settlement of the personal injury case.
The personal injury attorneys at Bergen Law are committed to building the best personal injury case possible to get you the compensation you deserve. As such, Douglas Standriff and Marissa Messinger don't rely solely on police reports and witness accounts for information about your accident. Having accumulated decades of experience building compelling personal injury cases, they have the resources and expertise to acquire the evidence needed to ensure a fair and equitable settlement.
Act Quickly!
If you or your loved one has been the victim of an accident, you must retain an injury accident attorney who has the experience and resources to collect important evidence while it can still be collected. With over 28 years of experience, we have the expertise to build a strong personal injury lawsuit to get you the fair and just compensation you deserve!
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Why Our Clients Choose Bergen Law's Car Accident Lawyers to Represent Them?
1. Results-Driven Strategy
The expert auto accident attorneys at Bergen Law understand the way insurers evaluate your car accident injury claim. You can depend on the excellent negotiation skills of attorneys Douglas Standriff and Marissa Messinger to assertively pursue compensation for you from the at-fault party and their insurance carrier.
2. Expert Negotiation Skills
The expert auto accident attorneys at Bergen Law understand the way insurers evaluate your car accident injury claim. You can depend on the excellent negotiation skills of attorneys Douglas Standriff and Marissa Messinger to assertively pursue compensation for you from the at-fault party and their insurance carrier.
3. Extensive Trial Experience
As a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, Douglas Standriff has both passed a challenging written exam and met the stringent trial experience requirements of the NJ Supreme Court Certification Review Board. His certification signifies that you can rest assured that Douglas Standriff, Esq. is uniquely qualified to handle your auto accident case.
4. Proven History of Success
Bergen Law Personal Injury Attorney Douglas Standriff has represented thousands of clients and collected tens of millions of dollars on their behalf through either settlement or lawsuit. He and his associate, Marissa Messinger, have the expertise and mastery of NJ personal injury law necessary to successfully handle your car accident injury case.
5. Free, Confidential Consultation
The personal injury attorneys at Bergen Law provide a free, no-obligation consultation for the confidential evaluation of your potential personal injury case.
A Tradition of Success In Bergen County
For over 28 years, Certified Civil Trial Attorney Douglas Standriff has provided top-quality representation to thousands of victims of car accidents in Maywood, Hackensack, Paramus, Teaneck, Bergenfield, River Edge, Rochelle Park, Saddle River, Lodi, and surrounding towns. To learn about some of Doug's recent successes, click each of the icons on the map below.