Camden County Car Accident Lawyer

Camden County is one of New Jersey’s most accident-prone counties — and the data bears that out without qualification. In 2024, Camden County ranked among the top four counties in New Jersey for fatal car crashes, with 17 confirmed fatalities recorded by the New Jersey State Police Fatal Accident Investigation Unit. Middlesex, Bergen, and Camden counties shared the highest pedestrian fatality rates in the state, with nine pedestrian deaths each.

These numbers represent real people on real roads. Route 70 through Cherry Hill and Pennsauken, I-295, I-676 through Camden city, Route 38, and Route 130 — the corridors that define Camden County’s traffic landscape — are among South Jersey’s most consistently dangerous stretches of road.

If you or someone you love was hurt in a Camden County car accident, you have the right to pursue full compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and every other loss this crash has caused. What you need is a car accident lawyer in Camden County who understands this county, its courts, and how to build a case that gets results.

The Law Offices of Raffi T. Khorozian P.C. now has a permanent Camden County office at 1040 Kings Highway N, Suite 400, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 — our first physical location in South Jersey, established because Camden County accident victims deserve the same direct, experienced legal representation as clients in Bergen, Essex, and Hudson counties. We charge only 25% — not the 33⅓% standard at most New Jersey personal injury firms.

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

Camden County’s Most Dangerous Roads — What the Data Shows

Camden County’s road network connects South Jersey commuters to Philadelphia, Atlantic City, and points north and south — and that connectivity comes at a cost. Several of its primary corridors are among the most dangerous in the entire state.

Route 70 through Pennsauken and Cherry Hill is one of South Jersey’s deadliest highways. According to a South Jersey accident analysis, seven people were killed on Route 70 in Burlington and Camden counties in 2023 alone, with at least one additional fatality recorded in 2024. Route 70 is a high-speed surface highway with multiple access points, heavy retail and commercial traffic, and frequent lane-change conflicts — exactly the conditions that produce serious injury crashes.

I-295 through Camden County is a documented fatality corridor. Six people lost their lives in crashes on I-295 through South Jersey in 2023, with two additional fatalities recorded in 2024. The I-295 interchange with Route 42 and I-676 has been under construction for over a decade, generating shifting traffic patterns, lane closures, and driver confusion that contribute directly to crashes. In September 2023, two separate I-295 crashes in Camden County — one in Barrington and one in Cherry Hill near Exit 34 — caused 15-20 minute delays and multiple emergency responses in the same morning.

I-676 through Camden City generates a different category of crash — high-speed, multi-vehicle incidents in a dense urban corridor. A serious multi-vehicle crash on I-676 northbound near Atlantic Avenue closed all lanes and backed traffic to the Walt Whitman Bridge, with one victim transported to Cooper University Hospital. The I-676/I-295 interchange near the bridge approach is one of the highest-volume, highest-risk merging environments in South Jersey.

Route 130 through Pennsauken, Collingswood, and Barrington adds a fourth pressure point. Route 130 is a high-speed surface road with constant truck traffic, heavy commuter volume, and a frequency of intersection accidents that has made it a consistent presence in Camden County crash records.

Route 38 through Mount Holly and Cherry Hill rounds out the picture — a dense commercial corridor with access-point conflicts, pedestrian crossings, and delivery vehicle activity that generates its own pattern of rear-end and intersection crashes.

Which Court Handles Camden County Car Accident Cases

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

Unlike Bergen County, where the firm has operated for 30 years, Camden County is a newer service area for us — which is precisely why we opened a permanent Cherry Hill office. Camden County Superior Court has its own procedural calendar, judge assignments, and litigation timeline. Our team actively practices in this court and builds every Camden County case with that local context in mind.

New Jersey Insurance Rules — What Camden County Drivers Need to Know

New Jersey’s no-fault insurance system means your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage pays your initial medical costs after a crash, regardless of who caused it. This sounds protective. In practice, it is a system insurance companies know how to work to their advantage — particularly in Camden County, where high-volume crash corridors mean these companies process a large number of claims and have experienced teams evaluating every one.

What Camden County accident victims specifically need to understand:

The serious injury threshold. Fractures, herniated discs, permanent limitation of a body function, significant scarring, or substantial medical costs all entitle you to step outside the no-fault system and pursue a direct claim against the at-fault driver. This means pain and suffering damages, future medical compensation, and full lost wage recovery — not just PIP reimbursement. Insurance adjusters rarely volunteer this information.

The verbal threshold vs. unlimited right to sue. Many New Jersey drivers do not know which option they selected when they purchased their policy, or what it means for their legal options after a crash. If you selected “limitation on lawsuit,” you face a higher bar to pursue a direct claim. We review your policy in your free consultation and tell you exactly what your options are.

Modified comparative negligence. New Jersey reduces your recovery by your percentage of fault and eliminates it entirely if you are found more than 50% responsible. On Route 70, I-295, and Route 130 — where lane changes and merging are constant — insurance companies work to assign blame to victims. We counter with evidence.

The two-year statute of limitations. Two years from the accident date for personal injury claims. If a NJ Transit bus, government vehicle, or Port Authority vehicle was involved, the notice requirement may be as short as 90 days. Act promptly.

Why Our Cherry Hill Office Matters

Opening a Camden County office was a deliberate commitment — not a marketing convenience. For years, Camden County accident victims who called us were served well, but from a distance. The Cherry Hill office at 1040 Kings Highway N, Suite 400 changes that.

What we bring to every Camden County case:

30+ years of New Jersey personal injury experience. Including Route 70, I-295, and South Jersey highway crash cases handled on behalf of injured clients throughout Camden and Burlington counties.

The 25% contingency fee. On a $150,000 Camden County settlement, the difference between our fee and the standard 33⅓% is $12,500 that stays with you. On a $250,000 recovery, you keep $20,833 more. After a crash that was not your fault, that difference is real money.

Direct attorney access. Raffi T. Khorozian and our core legal team handle your case — not junior staff or case managers assigned after intake.

No upfront costs. We advance all case expenses. You pay nothing unless and until we win.

Home and hospital visits. If your injuries prevent travel to our Cherry Hill office, we come to you at no charge.

Frequently Asked Questions — Camden County Car Accidents

Route 70 is a high-speed highway. Does the road environment affect my claim? Yes. The documented fatality history of Route 70 in Camden County — seven deaths in 2023 alone — supports the argument that the road conditions and the specific behavior of any driver contributing to a crash on that corridor were foreseeable risks. NJDOT crash records and the road’s documented danger can strengthen the liability narrative of your case.

What if my accident happened near the I-295/Route 42 construction zone? Construction zones introduce additional liability factors — shifting traffic patterns, inadequate signage, reduced lane widths, and driver confusion. If the construction setup contributed to your crash, the contractor, NJDOT, or the project’s managing entity may bear partial responsibility beyond just the at-fault driver. These cases require prompt investigation before the construction layout changes again.

Can I still file a claim if my crash happened in Camden City near I-676? Yes. Camden City has its own municipal courts for traffic matters, but personal injury claims go to Camden County Superior Court regardless of whether the accident occurred in Cherry Hill, Camden City, Pennsauken, or any other municipality within the county. The at-fault driver’s insurance covers the accident regardless of location.

I live in Camden County but the crash happened in Burlington County. Which lawyer should I call? New Jersey personal injury law applies statewide. Where you live is less important than where the accident happened — Burlington County cases go to Burlington County Superior Court, but we handle cases throughout South Jersey. If your crash happened on Route 70 near the Camden/Burlington line, we can help regardless of which side of the county line it falls on.

Camden County has some of South Jersey’s most dangerous roads — and when something goes wrong on Route 70, I-295, or I-676, the consequences are serious. You deserve a lawyer who treats your case accordingly, charges less than the standard rate, and fights to recover everything you are owed.

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

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