Aggressive representation to save you money and protect your license
The state has a legitimate interest in controlling the speed of vehicles: As speed increases, so do traffic accidents, and those higher-speed accidents are likely to be more deadly. But the state also views speeding tickets as a revenue stream, so the fines are high and tickets are notoriously hard to fight. If you’ve been pulled over for speeding, you may be looking at thousands of dollars in fines, fees, surcharges and increased insurance premiums. An experienced attorney who knows how to fight for your rights can help. In Bergen County, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Richard S. Greenberg are ready and able to provide the aggressive defense you need.

New Jersey speeding fines and enhancements
You face several fines for a speeding violation. In New Jersey, the amount is based on several factors:

Miles above the posted speed limit — Fines increase for every 5 miles above the limit and are doubled for speeding in excess of 20 miles per hour. Points also increase as the speed increases, from a two-point violation to as many as five points. Drivers charged with speeding in excess of 30 miles per hour can expect an additional five-point reckless driving charge.
Safe corridor or construction zone — Traffic fines are doubled when the infraction happens in a protected area.
Speeding in tandem — If you’re spotted speeding abreast of another vehicle, the officer could charge you with racing on a highway, which incurs five points.
The points may ultimately be costlier than the fines; the state imposes an annual surcharge for drivers who rack up six points and suspends licenses when the total hits 12. In addition to fines, traffic violations can also come with a county jail sentence of up to 15 days.

The law does give judges some discretion, and prosecutors are often willing to accept pleas to lower the speed charged, which could save you money and lessen the points on your license. Your case might provide the facts necessary for fighting the speeding ticket and getting the charges entirely dismissed. Retaining a defense attorney whose experience you can trust is vital to obtaining a positive result.

Bergen County attorneys have the skill and experience to win
A speeding ticket in New Jersey is very costly. With the fine, the points and the increased insurance premiums, you have little choice but to fight. A skilled attorney can seek a reduction in the fine and points and may even be able to get a dismissal of the ticket. At the Law Offices of Richard S. Greenberg, our defense attorneys take an aggressive approach, challenging every aspect of the state’s case. Although a speeding ticket often comes down to the officer’s word against the driver’s, there are ways to introduce enough doubt to weaken the case against you so the prosecutor will reduce the charges or decline to press the case. When you retain one of our traffic offense lawyers, we fight hard for your best possible outcome.

Challenging the allegations that you were speeding
Fighting a speeding ticket is an uphill battle, but a skilled attorney can successfully challenge the basis for your ticket. Law enforcement uses these methods to assess whether a vehicle is speeding:

Radar — Whether the officer uses a traditional radar gun like the K-55 or a laser radar gun, there are limits regarding the efficacy of the equipment, and the law requires regular maintenance and recalibration of these tools so they provide more accurate readings. Moreover, the state must demonstrate that the officer is trained and proficient in the use of radar. If the officer operated the radar while in a moving vehicle, the state must show that the patrol car speedometer was properly calibrated.
Pacing — The patrol car follows a vehicle at a set distance for a long enough time to establish the speed using the patrol car’s speedometer. Again, the state must show that the patrol car’s speedometer was properly calibrated. The officer must also present plausible testimony regarding the circumstances that allowed the pacing to be conducted.
Beating a speeding ticket in New Jersey is rarely easy, but with an attorney who’s experienced in traffic ticket cases, you may be able to save yourself a hefty fine and a license suspension resulting from too many points.

Since time is limited to bring a claim in, find an attorney as soon as possible after an accident
When you are injured, the last thing you may want to think about is suing the responsible party. With your medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering, just getting through the ordeal is enough to consider. However who will pay for all the costs and losses? At the Bergen County Law Offices of Richard S. Greenberg, our lawyers help you tackle the legal aspects of your accident so you can focus on your recovery. By working with us as soon as possible after an accident, you protect your right to recover compensation through an insurance company or a lawsuit. However because your time to sue is limited, you must act quickly.

What is a statute of limitations?
A statute of limitations limits the period you have to seek a legal remedy for negligence, recklessness or other default. If you do not start a lawsuit within the legally specified time period, you generally lose the right to sue and recover the compensation you may need for the harm you’ve suffered. In some cases, for example if you were injured when you were a child, the period may be temporarily paused. Many different statutes of limitations — and exceptions — apply in various types of cases. A knowledgeable lawyer like those at our Bergen County law firm can help you understand the time limits that apply in your case and protect your rights to monetary damages.

Time limits for your injury case
Under New Jersey law, you must start a lawsuit within a specific limited time period or you may lose your right to sue for:

Personal injury — In general, the New Jersey statute of limitations for a personal injury case limits the amount of time you have to bring a lawsuit to within two years. If you were injured because of a defective and unsafe property condition, you may have up to six years.
Auto accidents — As with most types of personal injury claims, you have two years to start a lawsuit if you are injured in a motorcycle, truck or auto accident.
Products liability — If you are injured by a defect in the manufacture or design of an item or because of a failure to warn, you have two years to sue product manufacturers and sellers for products liability.
Workers’ compensation — You must file a formal claim petition within two years of the date you were injured or the date of the last payment of compensation, whichever is later. Payment of compensation includes medical treatment that the employer authorizes. If you suffer an occupational illness, including asbestosis, lead poisoning or hearing loss, you must file your claim petition within two years from the date you first learned about the condition and that it related to your employment.
How the discovery rule applies to you
Under the law, the time period in which you need to either sue or lose your right to recover compensation through a trial usually begins when the negligence first occurs. In some cases, you may not immediately discover your injury. For example, some internal injuries, like traumatic brain injury may not present symptoms until days or even weeks after an accident. In those cases, the time period begins when you discover the injury or when you reasonably should have discovered the injury.