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Injured in an Accident? Our Law Firm Can Help

Navigating the aftermath of an accident injury can be overwhelming. If you’ve been injured in a car crash, slip-and-fall accident, or other mishap, jumping through legal hoops should be the least of your worries.

At Gelman Gelman Wiskow & McCarthy, LLC, we understand the challenges accident victims face. We’re not just injury lawyers—we’re compassionate allies who will relieve much of your stress following an accident. Lean on us for support from day one so you can focus on recovering physically and emotionally while we diligently work on your case. Here are the many reasons you want us by your side after a personal injury.

Meet Required Deadlines

Pursuing an accident injury claim is a race against the clock. Every state has unique statutes of limitations, the strict timeframe in which you must file your case for it to be valid. For instance, in New Jersey, you typically have two years from the injury date to file a lawsuit in the state’s civil court system. But if you’re up against the government, the window narrows significantly. By partnering with our seasoned accident injury attorneys, you ensure no deadline is missed, and your right to compensation remains intact.

Gavel with judge at a courtroomPreserve Crucial Evidence

Evidence is fleeting, especially in personal injury cases. Bruises fade, tire marks wash away, and properties get repaired. Witness recollections also tend to fade if too much time passes between the incident and making a formal statement. You deserve to have the full story presented in your favor, so it’s vital to have an experienced injury attorney swoop in to collect and safeguard precious evidence.

Maximize What’s Rightfully Yours

Dealing with insurance companies can be daunting. They’re often quick to present a settlement offer that barely scratches the surface of what you deserve. And if you’re negotiating without an injury attorney by your side, the scales tip even more in their favor.

Gelman Gelman Wiskow & McCarthy, LLC is passionate about the law and committed to ensuring our clients receive settlements that truly reflect their injuries and related expenses. Our team’s expertise in presenting compelling evidence leaves insurance companies with little choice but to offer fair compensation. Plus, letting us take the reins means one less burden on your shoulders. And if a settlement can’t be reached, we’ll expertly represent you in court.

Access Community Support and Resources

Over the years, we’ve built strong ties with local organizations and resources that can provide additional support during these challenging times. Whether you hope to connect with local community support groups, rehabilitation centers, or other essential services, our team ensures you have everything you need to rebuild and recover.

Seek Justice with Help from Gelman Gelman Wiskow & McCarthy, LLC

Over the past 70+ years, Gelman Gelman Wiskow & McCarthy, LLC has built a reputation for excellence. Our track record is laden with million-dollar verdicts and settlements, and our expertise spans from medical malpractice to workers’ compensation. We can also accommodate our Spanish-speaking clients, ensuring language is no barrier to justice. Ready to make a stand? Call us at 862-263-0770 or contact us online to schedule your free, one-hour consultation at one of our five New Jersey locations.

$800,000.00 settlement in less than nine (9) months!
In September of 2025, Phil Wiskow settled a legal malpractice case, resulting from a botched personal injury case, for $800,000.00. Most significantly, Mr. Wiskow settled the case less than nine (9) months after the client hired him. Since the client settled his botched case for over $200,000.00, the full amount of the client's recovery exceeded one million dollars.
Settled his 60 year old client’s motorcycle accident case for $1,700,000.00
In the Spring of 2017, Phil Wiskow settled his 60 year old client’s motorcycle accident case for $1,700,000.00. Frankly, the case would have settled for more money but the most culpable party only had a $300,000.00 liability insurance policy. The firm’s client, who was already disabled and receiving social security benefits at the time of his accident, sustained multiple lower leg fractures–which ultimately resulted in numerous surgeries and an above the knee amputation–when a delivery van blindly backed out of a loading dock and pinned his leg against his bike. The majority of the client’s settlement money was paid by the owner of a tractor-trailer and the lessee of the loading dock whose dangerous loading and unloading procedures blocked the van driver’s view of the motorcycle and the firm’s client’s view of the van.
VERDICTS & SETTLEMENTS
  • In the Spring of 2020, Phil Wiskow settled a motor vehicle/motorcycle accident case for the Defendant’s 1.3M policy limit. The terms of the settlement are confidential.
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