Practice Areas
How Surman Law Can Help
Joe Surman has represented both sides of injury litigation — insurance carriers, municipalities, and police departments defending claims, and injured people bringing them. That experience shapes how each case is built, valued, and negotiated. You work with Joe directly, from the first call through resolution.
Car Accidents
Rear-end and intersection collisions, head-on crashes, hit-and-run, drunk and distracted driving, rideshare crashes, uninsured drivers, and fatal accidents.
Truck Accidents
Commercial vehicle and tractor-trailer collisions, where federal safety rules, driver logs, and multiple insurers are usually in play.
Motorcycle Accidents
Riders face serious injuries and unfair assumptions about fault. Evidence preservation matters immediately.
Pedestrian Accidents
Crosswalk and parking-lot strikes, including claims where the pedestrian's own auto policy provides PIP benefits.
Bicycle and E-Bike Accidents
Cyclist and e-bike collisions, where classification of the bike can change which insurance coverage applies.
Slip and Fall
Ice, snow, wet floors, and unsafe premises — including claims against commercial property owners and public entities.
Dog Bites
New Jersey imposes strict liability on dog owners for bite injuries in most circumstances.
Wrongful Death
Claims brought by surviving family members for the losses caused by a fatal accident.
Serious Injuries
Fractures, surgeries, permanent impairment, and scarring — the injuries that most often satisfy New Jersey's verbal threshold.
Criminal Defense
Defense against charges including assault, drug offenses, theft, shoplifting, harassment, domestic violence, and official misconduct.
DUI / DWI
First, second, and repeat offense drunk and drugged driving cases, including refusals, Alcotest issues, and license suspension matters.
Traffic
Reckless and careless driving, speeding, driving while suspended, and points-related license suspension defense.
Police Legal Defense
Representation for members of New Jersey law enforcement legal protection plans.
Victims' Rights
If you are a victim of a crime seeking a restraining order, restitution, or help navigating the legal process, Joe will be there with you every step of the way.
Expungements
Clearing eligible criminal records and helping clients move forward with a clean slate.
Start with the guides
Detailed answers to the questions injured New Jersey drivers ask most.
- What Should I Do After a Car Accident in New Jersey?
- How Much Is a New Jersey Car Accident Claim Worth?
- Should I Give the Insurance Company a Recorded Statement?
- What If the Other Driver's Insurance Company Denies Liability?
- What If the Driver Who Hit Me Had Minimal Insurance?
- What If I Was Involved in an E-Bike Accident in New Jersey?
This page provides general information and is not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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