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What We Handle

We Fight for the Seriously Injured

KSM has recovered hundreds of millions for New Jersey injury victims. Below are our core practice areas. The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is different — contact us for a free consultation about your specific situation.

Car & Truck Accidents Slip & Fall Medical Malpractice Construction Wrongful Death Workers' Comp Product Liability Dog Bites
Motor Vehicle Accidents

Car & Truck Accidents

Auto accidents are one of the most common causes of serious injury in New Jersey. KSM has represented victims of car crashes, truck collisions, motorcycle accidents, bus accidents, and pedestrian knockdowns for over 70 years — recovering millions from negligent drivers and their insurers.

Whether you were hit by a distracted driver, struck by a commercial truck, injured on NJ Transit, or hurt in a rideshare accident, our attorneys know how to build the strongest possible case and refuse to settle for less than you deserve.

Car AccidentsTruck & 18-WheelerMotorcycleBus / NJ TransitRidesharePedestrian Knockdown
PIP (Personal Injury Protection) claims handled
Uninsured and underinsured motorist claims
DUI/drunk driver accidents
Hit-and-run accidents
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Premises Liability

Slip & Fall Accidents

Property owners — including landlords, businesses, municipalities, and the State of New Jersey — have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for visitors and passersby. When they fail, and someone is seriously injured, KSM holds them accountable.

We have recovered millions on behalf of clients injured in parking lots, on public sidewalks, in stores, on stairs, in apartment buildings, and on construction sites — often in cases where the property owner had known about the dangerous condition for months or years.

Premises LiabilityMunicipal ClaimsApartment BuildingsRetail StoresGovernment Property
Claims against New Jersey municipalities (90-day notice required — act fast)
Ice and snow falls on commercial and residential property
Supermarket and retail store falls
Trip-and-fall on sidewalks, curbs, or uneven pavement
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Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor, hospital, or healthcare provider fails to meet the standard of care, and that failure seriously harms a patient, they can be held legally accountable. Medical malpractice cases are among the most complex in all of personal injury law — and KSM has the experience and resources to handle them.

We work with leading medical experts to build rigorous cases against negligent physicians, surgeons, hospitals, and healthcare systems across New Jersey.

Surgical ErrorsMisdiagnosisBirth InjuriesHospital NegligenceFailure to DiagnoseAnesthesia Errors
Delayed cancer diagnosis and treatment
Surgical errors and post-surgical complications
Emergency room negligence
Medication and prescription errors
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Construction Accidents

Construction Accidents

Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces in New Jersey. Falls from scaffolds and ladders, being struck by falling objects, trench collapses, and equipment failures cause catastrophic injuries every day. New Jersey law provides powerful protections for injured construction workers — and KSM aggressively enforces them.

Scaffold FallsLadder FallsTrench CollapseDefective EquipmentConstruction Site Injuries
Falls from heights — scaffolds, roofs, ladders, lifts
Struck-by accidents — falling tools, debris, materials
Third-party liability claims alongside workers' comp
Defective machinery and equipment failures
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Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death

Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is a devastating experience. A wrongful death claim allows surviving family members to seek compensation for their loss — including lost income, loss of companionship, and funeral expenses. KSM handles these sensitive cases with the utmost care and determination.

We have represented surviving spouses, children, and parents in wrongful death cases arising from car accidents, medical malpractice, construction accidents, civil rights violations, and more — fighting to ensure that negligent parties are held fully accountable.

Auto AccidentsMedical MalpracticeConstructionCivil RightsProduct Liability
Survivor claims — pain and suffering of the deceased
Wrongful death claims — loss to surviving family members
Estate administration and probate guidance
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Workers' Compensation

Workers' Compensation

If you are injured on the job, New Jersey law entitles you to workers’ compensation benefits — including medical treatment, temporary disability, and permanent disability payments. Attorney Jay H. Bernstein is certified by the NJ Supreme Court as a workers’ compensation specialist with 30+ years of experience representing injured workers statewide.

We also handle Social Security Disability claims and can pursue third-party personal injury actions on your behalf when your injury was caused by someone other than your employer.

Benefits ClaimsEmployer DisputesAppealsSocial Security DisabilityNJ · PA · D.C.
Medical treatment and lost wages coverage
Permanent partial and total disability benefits
Appeals of denied or reduced benefits
Retaliation claims against employers
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Product Liability

Product Liability

When a defective product causes serious injury, the manufacturer, designer, or retailer can be held responsible. Product liability cases require rigorous engineering and medical expert analysis — and KSM has the experience and resources to take on large corporations.

We have successfully prosecuted defective design cases, manufacturing defect claims, and failure-to-warn cases against Fortune 500 companies and major medical device manufacturers.

Defective ProductsDesign DefectsManufacturing DefectsFailure to WarnMedical Devices
Industrial and commercial machinery defects
Consumer product failures
Medical device failures and recalls
Pharmaceutical and drug liability
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Animal Attacks

Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

New Jersey is a strict liability state for dog bites — meaning the owner is liable for injuries caused by their dog even if the dog has never bitten anyone before. KSM has recovered compensation for dog bite victims experiencing serious physical injuries, facial scarring, and lasting emotional trauma.

Dog BitesAnimal AttacksStrict LiabilityHomeowner Insurance
NJ strict liability statute — no prior bite required
Compensation for scarring, disfigurement, and trauma
Claims against homeowner and renter’s insurance
Child dog bite injuries handled with sensitivity
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