The Garden State Parkway, Route 46 and Route 3 all pass through the city, with Route 21 along its eastern edge, and the ramps between them are short and crowded. Many of the crashes here are highway crashes: high speed, sudden merges and a lot of commercial traffic. Raffi has handled thousands of motor vehicle accident cases, and he meets Clifton clients by appointment.
Clifton, NJ 07011
Passaic County
Call to book an appointment: 855-RAFFI-25 (855-723-3425)
Consultations in Clifton are free and by appointment only, because this is a meeting location. Phone 855-RAFFI-25 (855-723-3425) to schedule one. Call any time, 24/7.
Where Clifton crashes happen
- Route 3, especially near the Parkway interchange and the Clifton Commons shopping area, where shoppers slow down to turn off a fast highway.
- Route 46, with driveways and businesses opening straight onto the road.
- The Garden State Parkway, where short interchange ramps catch drivers changing lanes late.
- Route 21, which links Clifton with Passaic and Newark.
Rear-end collisions and side-swipes in merge zones are common on these roads. Box trucks and tractor-trailers add weight and blind spots to every one of them.
When a truck is involved
A crash with a commercial truck is a different claim. More than one company may share responsibility, and federal rules require carriers to keep driver records that can show fatigue or schedule pressure. The truck accident page explains who can be liable. For any crash, the guide to what evidence helps a New Jersey crash claim lists what to gather: photos, witness names, the police report and your medical records.
Hospitals and courts near Clifton
Nearby hospitals include St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson and St. Mary’s General Hospital in Passaic. A ticket from the crash is heard in Clifton Municipal Court; an injury lawsuit is filed in Passaic County Superior Court in Paterson. The Passaic County page has more, the car accident page explains PIP and New Jersey’s lawsuit options, and locations lists all 16 places to meet.
Frequently asked questions
Clifton is in Passaic County. Does my case go to court in Paterson?
If a lawsuit is filed, it is usually filed in Passaic County Superior Court at the courthouse on Hamilton Street in Paterson. Many claims are resolved with the insurer before that point.
A truck hit me on Route 46. Is that handled like a regular car accident?
Not quite. A truck crash can involve the driver, the trucking company and the vehicle’s owner, and the truck may carry electronic data and driver logs that need to be preserved quickly. Call soon so that evidence is requested before it is lost.
What if I can’t get to the Clifton meeting location?
Call 855-RAFFI-25 (855-723-3425) and explain. Clifton is a meeting location, by appointment only, and Raffi can come to your home at no charge if you ask.