Business Details
25 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in Jersey City
Bagolie Friedman has been a trusted legal advocate for individuals seeking justice and compensation for injuries and workplace accidents since 2001. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in personal injury and workers' compensation litigation, specializing in cases involving automobile accidents, nursing home abuse, toxic exposure, and line-of-duty injuries for first responders. We prioritize client accessibility, offering free consultations and operating on a contingency basis to ensure legal representation is available to all. Our team has successfully represented plaintiffs against major corporations, insurance companies, and municipalities, securing significant verdicts and settlements.We maintain a client-centered approach with offices in New Jersey, New York, and Florida, providing 24/7 availability for urgent cases. Our legal professionals hold memberships in prestigious organizations such as the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and national trial lawyer associations. We are committed to continuous professional development, staying abreast of legal developments to better serve our clients' evolving needs. Our firm's reputation is built on aggressive courtroom representation, ethical practice standards, and a proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes.
Services
Personal Injury Law
Workers Compensation
Medical Malpractice
Nursing Home Abuse
Environmental Litigation
Toxic Exposure
Railroad Injuries
Wrongful Death
Defective Products
Vehicle Accidents
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We operate on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs
- Our attorneys have secured multi-million dollar verdicts in complex cases
- 24/7 availability for urgent legal matters and consultations
- Extensive experience handling cases against major corporations and insurance companies
- Certified civil trial attorney with less than 3% of NJ attorneys holding this designation
Associations and certifications
- New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Civil Trial Attorneys
Services
Personal Injury Law
We represent clients in personal injury cases resulting from automobile accidents, slip and falls, and other incidents caused by negligence. Our attorneys specialize in proving liability, calculating damages, and securing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Clients benefit from our contingency fee structure and courtroom experience in negotiating settlements with insurance companies.
Workers Compensation
Our firm handles workers' compensation claims including repetitive stress injuries, occupational diseases, and catastrophic workplace accidents. We assist clients in securing medical treatment, temporary disability benefits, and permanent disability awards. Our approach includes representing clients during hearings and appeals while challenging denied claims or inadequate settlements from employers' insurers.
Medical Malpractice
We pursue cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnoses, birth injuries, and medication mistakes. Our legal team works with medical experts to establish standard of care violations and quantify long-term damages. Clients receive guidance through complex discovery processes and trials requiring expert testimony to prove medical negligence and secure appropriate compensation.
Nursing Home Abuse
Our firm investigates physical abuse, financial exploitation, and neglect cases in senior care facilities. We identify signs of malnutrition, preventable bedsores, and unauthorized medication administration. Legal representation includes proving facility liability for understaffing or inadequate training while securing damages for medical care, emotional distress, and punitive damages against negligent operators.
Toxic Exposure
We represent clients exposed to asbestos, lead paint, and chemical toxins causing cancer and chronic illnesses. Our attorneys investigate exposure sources through environmental testing and expert analysis. We build cases against manufacturers, employers, and property owners while securing compensation for medical treatment, lost income, and long-term health monitoring requirements.
People
Ricky E. Bagolie
Attorney
With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Bagolie specializes in personal injury, workers' compensation, and nursing home litigation. A graduate of Rutgers University School of Law, he previously served as Judicial Clerk to Superior Court Judge Peter F. Boggia. He is actively involved in community organizations including UNICO National and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
Alan Friedman
Attorney
Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the NJ Supreme Court, Mr. Friedman focuses on products liability, toxic exposure, and railroad injury cases. He graduated from Brooklyn Law School and has secured multiple million-dollar verdicts for clients. He lectures on epidemiology applications in law and has represented 9/11 victims' families pro-bono through Trial Lawyers Care program.
Questions
Do you handle cases outside New Jersey?
Yes, we serve clients nationwide with offices in New York and Florida, handling cases across state lines through associated counsel.
What happens if I can't visit the office?
We offer 24/7 consultations at home, hospital, or via phone for clients unable to visit our offices in person.
What types of cases do you handle?
Our firm manages personal injury, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, toxic exposure, and defective product cases.
How are legal fees structured?
Most cases are contingency-based—you pay nothing unless we win your case. Fees come from settlement proceeds.
Are consultations really free?
Yes, we provide no-cost, no-obligation consultations to evaluate your case's merits and legal options.
What distinguishes your firm from others?
Our attorneys have secured multi-million dollar verdicts and maintain certification as Civil Trial Attorneys by the NJ Supreme Court.
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