On a game or concert night at MetLife Stadium, or a packed weekend at American Dream, tens of thousands of extra cars crowd onto the same few Meadowlands roads in a couple of hours. The firm has a meeting location in East Rutherford, by appointment only, where people hurt in and around the Meadowlands can meet Raffi T. Khorozian, who has handled personal-injury cases since 1993.
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Bergen County
Call to book an appointment: 855-RAFFI-25 (855-723-3425)
Event nights and the roads around the sports complex
Crashes here often follow the event schedule. Before kickoff, Route 3, Route 17 and Route 120 fill with drivers who don’t know the ramps and change lanes late to reach their lot. Afterward, everyone leaves at once: tired drivers, some who have been drinking at tailgates, rideshare cars stopping wherever a rider waves, and people on foot crossing between lots and the train. The New Jersey Turnpike’s western spur adds trucks and through traffic. If you were hurt in an Uber or Lyft heading to or from an event, see our page on rideshare accidents.
On weekdays, commuters and freight trucks serving Meadowlands warehouses share the same highways, and the Route 3 and Route 17 interchange sees steady rear-end crashes.
Evidence disappears quickly after a crowd leaves
After an event, witnesses scatter in minutes and parking staff change shifts. If you can, photograph the vehicles, the lot or gate number and any signs, get names and phone numbers from people who saw it, and ask for the police report number. Our article on evidence that supports a New Jersey car accident claim explains what else to save, and our car accident page gives the bigger picture.
Hospitals near the Meadowlands
Ambulances from the Meadowlands often go to Hackensack University Medical Center or to Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus.
Booking a meeting
There is no walk-in service in East Rutherford: every meeting is set up in advance by phone. Call any time, 24/7, at 855-RAFFI-25 (855-723-3425) for a free consultation. The firm serves clients in English and Spanish. The main office is in Fort Lee; see all locations or the Bergen County page.
Frequently asked questions
I was hit in a MetLife Stadium parking lot. Is that a car accident claim?
Usually, yes. A collision in a stadium lot is generally treated like any other New Jersey motor vehicle accident, and PIP (Personal Injury Protection) on your auto policy normally pays your medical bills first, whoever was at fault. Write down the lot and row, and take photos before the cars are moved.
Where would a lawsuit over an East Rutherford crash be heard?
Generally in the Superior Court for Bergen County, at the Bergen County Justice Center in Hackensack. A ticket written at the scene is usually a matter for the East Rutherford Municipal Court instead.
Can I walk in to the East Rutherford location without calling?
No. East Rutherford is a meeting location, by appointment only. Call 855-RAFFI-25 (855-723-3425) first, and a meeting time is arranged with Raffi in advance.