Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Personal Injury & Workers Compensation Lawyers in New Jersey
Since 1973, our firm has provided aggressive legal representation to injured individuals across New Jersey. We maintain an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting our peers' recognition of our professional excellence. Our practice focuses on personal injury, workers' compensation, and wrongful death cases, with a commitment to securing maximum compensation for our clients. David Lustbader's certification as a New Jersey civil trial attorney distinguishes us among the state's legal professionals. We serve clients throughout Livingston, Newark, and all major New Jersey counties.Our team combines decades of courtroom experience with personalized client service to achieve favorable outcomes. We handle complex cases involving motor vehicle accidents, construction incidents, and workplace injuries. Our reputation for thorough case preparation and strategic advocacy has been built through consistent results over five decades. We offer free consultations to help clients understand their legal rights and options. Our office maintains accessibility through multiple communication channels, including phone and online intake forms.
Services
Workers Compensation
Construction Accidents
Dog Bites
Car Crashes
Trucking Accidents
Wrongful Death
Insurance Defense
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined experience in personal injury litigation
- Our attorneys maintain the highest AV peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- David Lustbader holds New Jersey's exclusive civil trial attorney certification
- We serve all major New Jersey counties including Essex, Morris, and Union
- Our firm offers free initial consultations with experienced legal professionals
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating
- New Jersey Supreme Court Civil Trial Certification
Services
Workers Compensation
We represent injured workers in securing rightful compensation for job-related injuries. Our firm handles claims involving construction accidents, repetitive stress injuries, and occupational illnesses. With deep knowledge of New Jersey workers' compensation laws, we advocate for medical benefits and wage replacement while protecting clients from employer retaliation.
Car Crashes
Our attorneys handle all aspects of motor vehicle collision cases, including property damage, medical expenses, and pain and suffering claims. We investigate liability involving distracted drivers, impaired motorists, and commercial truck operators. Our experience with insurance companies ensures fair settlements for clients injured on New Jersey roadways.
Trucking Accidents
We specialize in complex truck accident cases involving federal regulations and multiple liable parties. Our firm investigates violations of hours-of-service rules, cargo loading issues, and mechanical failures. We work with accident reconstruction experts to build strong cases against trucking companies and their insurers.
Wrongful Death
We provide compassionate representation for families who lost loved ones due to negligence. Our firm handles claims involving medical malpractice, defective products, and transportation accidents. We pursue compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional distress while navigating complex survivorship statutes.
Construction Accidents
Our firm specializes in construction site injury cases involving scaffolding collapses, equipment failures, and safety violations. We understand OSHA regulations and New Jersey's strict liability laws for incidents. We secure compensation for clients injured in falls, equipment accidents, and hazardous material exposures.
People
David Lustbader
Attorney
Certified civil trial attorney with 40+ years of experience in personal injury law. Handles complex cases involving motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, and wrongful death claims. Maintains AV peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Questions
What types of cases does Lustbader Law Firm handle?
We specialize in personal injury, workers' compensation, and wrongful death cases including car crashes, trucking accidents, construction incidents, and dog bite injuries throughout New Jersey.
How long has the firm been practicing law?
Our attorneys have provided legal representation since 1973, with David Lustbader maintaining civil trial certification since 1985.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary initial consultations to discuss your case details and legal options.
What areas of New Jersey do you serve?
We represent clients throughout all New Jersey counties including Essex, Morris, Union, Bergen, and Middlesex with office locations in Livingston.
How are legal fees structured?
We work on contingency fee basis for personal injury cases - you pay no fees unless we recover compensation for you.
What makes your firm different from others?
Our AV-rated attorneys combine decades of trial experience with New Jersey's exclusive civil trial certification, maintaining a proven track record in complex injury cases.
