Leading Car Accident Lawyer in Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill is Camden County’s largest municipality and one of South Jersey’s most traffic-intensive communities. Route 70, Route 38, I-295, and Kings Highway converge here — carrying commuters, commercial vehicles, and shoppers through corridors that are routinely cited in crash records by the NJ Department of Transportation and Camden County emergency responders.

The data is not abstract. A 53-year-old Pennsylvania driver was killed when their vehicle left Route 70 East in Cherry Hill. A pedestrian suffered fatal injuries at Kings Highway and Ormond Avenue — the second fatality at that same intersection in less than two years. A fiery I-295 crash near the Route 70 exit sent three people to hospital. A tractor-trailer and van collision on I-295 North closed all lanes and was covered by aerial news crews. A July 2025 crash shut down Route 38 East at the Route 70 intersection until further notice.

These are not outliers. They are what happens when high-speed highways, dense retail traffic, and ongoing road construction share the same corridor — and when drivers make the kinds of mistakes that leave other people seriously injured.

If you were hurt in a Cherry Hill car accident, you have the right to pursue full, fair compensation. What you need is a Cherry Hill car accident lawyer who knows these roads, understands Camden County’s courts, and charges less than the standard rate so you keep more of what you recover.

The Law Offices of Raffi T. Khorozian P.C. has its Camden County office at 1040 Kings Highway N, Suite 400, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 — in the community we serve. We have represented New Jersey accident victims for over 30 years, and we charge only 25% — not the 33⅓% standard at most NJ personal injury firms.

📞 Call (888) 658-4284 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.

Cherry Hill’s Most Dangerous Roads — What the Records Show

Cherry Hill’s road network is defined by high-volume corridors that connect the Philadelphia suburbs to the Jersey Shore, South Jersey retail centers, and Atlantic City. That volume produces accidents — and the records document exactly where.

Route 70 through Cherry Hill is the township’s most documented crash corridor. A fatal accident occurred when a 53-year-old driver left Route 70 East, and the intersection of Route 70 and Kings Highway has been cited by Cherry Hill residents and the Township Council as dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians — with broken traffic signals and inadequate street lighting compounding the risk. Route 70 carries a long-term construction overlay: the state is conducting a top-to-bottom overhaul of nearly nine miles of the highway through Cherry Hill, generating shifting traffic patterns, lane changes, and construction-zone driving conditions that produce their own category of crash.

I-295 near Exit 34 (Route 70) is Cherry Hill’s highest-severity crash zone. A January 2022 multi-vehicle crash on I-295 southbound near Route 70 resulted in injuries and an extended road closure at Route 70 and Berlin Road. An April 2024 crash at the same Exit 34 location injured multiple people and triggered NJDOT traffic advisories. A fiery early-morning crash on I-295 southbound near the Route 70 exit sent three people to hospital. A tractor-trailer and van collision closed I-295 North near the Route 70 exit and generated aerial news coverage. This interchange is one of the most consistently dangerous locations in all of Camden County.

Route 38 through Cherry Hill generated its own closure in July 2025, when a crash at the Route 38/Route 70 intersection forced Cherry Hill police to close Route 38 East until further notice. Route 38 and Haddonfield Road are among the roads with the highest number of reported crashes in Cherry Hill — with the Route 38/Haddonfield Road intersection cited specifically in local crash analysis as a high-frequency location for rear-end and side-impact collisions.

Kings Highway (Route 41) presents a distinct pedestrian danger. A pedestrian died at Kings Highway and Ormond Avenue in August, after a similar fatal pedestrian crash occurred at the same intersection in March 2020. Cherry Hill Township Council discussions have documented broken traffic signals, inadequate street lighting, and poorly timed signals between Route 70 and Chapel Avenue as contributing factors. This is a pattern, not an isolated event.

Which Court Handles Cherry Hill Car Accident Cases

Personal injury claims from Cherry Hill accidents are filed at the Camden County Superior Court, Civil Division, 101 South Fifth Street, Camden, NJ 08103.

Our Cherry Hill office means we are not handling your case remotely. Our team practices in Camden County Superior Court and understands the procedural expectations, judge assignments, and case timelines specific to this jurisdiction. That local court knowledge directly affects how your case is built and how it is positioned for negotiation or trial.

NJ Insurance Rules Every Cherry Hill Accident Victim Should Know

New Jersey’s no-fault insurance system pays your initial medical costs through your own PIP (Personal Injury Protection) coverage, regardless of who caused the crash. This baseline protection matters — but it is also a ceiling that insurance companies use to limit what they pay.

The serious injury threshold. When injuries meet New Jersey’s standard — fractures, herniated discs, permanent limitation of a body function, significant scarring, or substantial medical costs — you have the right to step outside the no-fault system entirely and file a direct claim against the at-fault driver. This unlocks compensation for pain and suffering, future medical needs, and full lost wages. Most Cherry Hill accident victims never learn this is available to them.

The verbal threshold. Your access to a direct claim depends partly on which coverage option your policy includes. “Limitation on lawsuit” (verbal threshold) imposes a higher bar. “Unlimited right to sue” gives you broader access. We review your policy in your free consultation and advise you immediately.

Modified comparative negligence. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. At 51% or more fault, you recover nothing. Insurance adjusters on Route 70 and I-295 claims are practiced at inflating victim fault percentages. We fight that with evidence — crash records, expert analysis, and witness statements.

The statute of limitations. Two years from the accident date. If a NJ Transit bus, government vehicle, or a construction contractor’s vehicle was involved — including vehicles working on the Route 70 construction project — notice deadlines can be as short as 90 days. Contact an attorney immediately.

Why Our Cherry Hill Office Is the Right Choice

Our office at 1040 Kings Highway N, Suite 400 is not a satellite location opened for marketing purposes. It reflects a genuine commitment to South Jersey clients who have for too long had to travel north for the kind of experienced legal representation this community deserves.

30+ years of New Jersey personal injury experience. We have handled Route 70, I-295, and highway crash cases throughout South Jersey for decades. We understand the specific road dynamics, insurance defense strategies, and litigation patterns that define Camden County personal injury practice.

The 25% contingency fee. On a $150,000 Cherry Hill settlement, the difference between 25% and 33⅓% is $12,500 you keep. On a $300,000 recovery, you keep $25,000 more. You were already hurt. You should not pay extra for legal help.

Direct attorney access. Your case is handled by Raffi T. Khorozian and our core team — not transferred to junior staff after intake.

No upfront costs. We advance all case expenses. Nothing out of pocket until we win.

Home and hospital visits. If your injuries prevent you from coming to our Kings Highway office, we come to you — free of charge.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cherry Hill Car Accidents

The Route 70 construction zone contributed to my accident. Can I hold anyone besides the other driver responsible? Possibly yes. Construction zone accidents introduce additional potentially liable parties — the general contractor, the subcontractor responsible for traffic control, and NJDOT itself if the construction layout was defective or inadequately signed. These cases require immediate action to preserve evidence before the construction configuration changes. We investigate construction zone liability routinely in Camden County.

A pedestrian was killed near Kings Highway and Ormond Avenue. What rights does the family have? The family of a pedestrian killed through a driver’s negligence has the right to pursue a wrongful death claim in New Jersey. This covers funeral and burial expenses, lost future income, loss of companionship, and the conscious pain and suffering the victim experienced. These claims are filed in Camden County Superior Court and are subject to the same two-year limitation period from the date of death.

What if my Cherry Hill accident involved a tractor-trailer on I-295? Commercial truck accident cases on I-295 involve federal FMCSA regulations, commercial carrier insurance policies (minimum $750,000, often much higher), and multiple potentially liable parties — the driver, the trucking company, the freight broker, and the maintenance contractor. Black box data, driver logs, and inspection records must be preserved immediately through legal action. We handle commercial vehicle accident cases in Camden County.

Can I still recover compensation if I was hurt near the Cherry Hill Mall parking lot? Yes. New Jersey personal injury law applies to accidents on private property including retail parking lots. The at-fault driver’s insurance covers the collision regardless of where it occurred. If the parking lot had dangerous conditions — inadequate lighting, a defective traffic control layout, or poor signage — the property owner may share liability.

Route 70. I-295. Route 38. Kings Highway. Cherry Hill’s roads carry some of South Jersey’s heaviest traffic — and when something goes wrong on any of them, you need someone in your corner who has been fighting these cases for 30 years, charges less than the standard rate, and is based right here in your community.

📞 Call (888) 658-4284 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 📍 1040 Kings Highway N, Suite 400, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 💻 Or complete the contact form

Free consultation. No upfront costs. Only 25% — not 33⅓%.