# Beninato & Matrafajlo – New Jersey Personal Injury Attorneys > Law Offices of Beninato & Matrafajlo Attorneys at Law, LLC is a New Jersey personal injury law firm representing victims of accidents, workplace injuries, and DWI charges. The firm has recovered over $100 million for New Jersey injury victims and operates on a No Recovery, No Fee basis. Spanish-speaking services available (Hablamos Español). --- ## Firm Overview - **Website:** https://dmlawyer.com/ - **Phone (Elizabeth):** (908) 378-8467 - **Phone (East Brunswick):** (732) 795-5679 - **Fax:** (908) 355-4932 - **Free Consultations:** Yes — no fee unless the firm wins your case - **Languages:** English and Spanish - **Available:** 24/7 --- ### Offices Locations **Elizabeth (Main Office)** 1207 E. Grand Street, 2nd Floor Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 **East Brunswick** 9 Auer Court, Suite G East Brunswick, NJ 08816 --- ## Attorneys - [Dan T. Matrafajlo](https://dmlawyer.com/attorney-dan-t-matrafajlo/) – Lead Attorney; Personal Injury, Auto Accidents, Workers' Compensation, DWI. Selected among America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators (2019). Avvo 10.0 Superb Rating. Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum member. Super Lawyers Rising Star. - [Albert Cernadas Jr.](https://dmlawyer.com/attorney-bios/albert-cernadas-jr/) – Attorney - [Frank Cofone Jr.](https://dmlawyer.com/attorney-bios/attorney-frank-cofone-jr/) – Attorney - [Frank Beninato Jr.](https://dmlawyer.com/attorney-frank-beninato-jr/) – Attorney - [Alyssa Inghilleri](https://dmlawyer.com/attorney-alyssa-inghilleri/) – Associate Attorney --- ## Practice Areas ### Personal Injury - [Car Accident Attorney New Jersey](https://dmlawyer.com/personal-injury/car-accident-attorney-new-jersey/): New Jersey car accident claims under the state's no-fault PIP insurance system (N.J.S.A. 39:6A-3.2); covers comparative negligence rules (victims barred from recovery if more than 50% at fault), common causes including distracted driving, speeding, and impaired driving, and a 2-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims. - [Auto Accident](https://dmlawyer.com/personal-injury/new-jersey-auto-accident-lawyer/): Broad NJ auto accident representation; covers all vehicle types, steps to take at the scene, and how to protect your claim before speaking with insurance carriers. - [Truck Accident Attorney New Jersey](https://dmlawyer.com/personal-injury/truck-accident-attorney-new-jersey/): Commercial truck and 18-wheeler collision cases in New Jersey, which is a high-density corridor state; covers multi-party liability (driver, trucking company, cargo loaders), FMCSA regulations, driver fatigue, improper screening, and catastrophic injuries including TBI, fractures, and paralysis; pain-and-suffering lawsuit restrictions under N.J.S.A. 39:6A-8 do not apply to commercial vehicle accidents. - [Motorcycle Accident Attorney New Jersey](https://dmlawyer.com/personal-injury/motorcycle-accident-attorney-new-jersey/): Motorcycle crash claims in New Jersey; covers driver negligence, road hazards, lane splitting issues, helmet law considerations, and the disproportionately severe injuries common to motorcycle collisions. - [Bus Accident](https://dmlawyer.com/personal-injury/bus-accident-lawyers/): NJ bus accident representation covering municipal, school, and private bus operators; addresses government entity notice requirements and liability for passenger and bystander injuries. - [Train Accident](https://dmlawyer.com/personal-injury/new-jersey-train-accident-attorney/): New Jersey train accident claims involving NJ Transit, Amtrak, and private rail lines; covers derailments, platform injuries, crossing accidents, and special filing requirements for claims against public transit authorities. - [Slip and Fall](https://dmlawyer.com/personal-injury/slip-fall-attorney/): New Jersey premises liability slip-and-fall claims; covers property owner duty of care to invitees, notice requirements, and compensation for injuries caused by wet floors, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, and icy walkways. - [Premises Liability](https://dmlawyer.com/personal-injury/new-jersey-premises-liability-lawyer/): NJ premises liability claims beyond slip-and-fall, including negligent security, structural defects, and unsafe conditions on commercial and residential properties. - [Brain Injury](https://dmlawyer.com/personal-injury/new-jersey-brain-injury-attorney/): Traumatic brain injury (TBI) claims in New Jersey; covers mild concussions through severe TBI, long-term cognitive and neurological impacts, and strategies used in settlement negotiations to maximize compensation. - [Back Injuries](https://dmlawyer.com/personal-injury/back-injuries-attorney/): NJ back injury litigation; covers herniated discs, spinal fractures, nerve damage, and the complex interplay between injury severity and claim valuation in litigation. - [Neck Injuries](https://dmlawyer.com/personal-injury/neck-injuries-attorney/): New Jersey neck injury claims including whiplash, cervical disc injuries, and soft-tissue damage; addresses the challenges of proving injury severity when imaging does not always reflect pain levels. - [Spine Injuries](https://dmlawyer.com/personal-injury/spine-injuries/): Spinal cord injury claims in NJ; covers partial and complete paralysis, loss of sensation and motor function, lifetime care costs, and damages for loss of quality of life. - [Catastrophic Injuries](https://dmlawyer.com/personal-injury/catastrophic-injuries-attorney/): NJ catastrophic injury representation for victims suffering permanent disabilities, amputations, severe burns, or multi-system trauma; focuses on maximizing future medical expense recovery. - [Wrongful Death](https://dmlawyer.com/personal-injury/wrongful-death-attorney-new-jersey/): New Jersey wrongful death claims; covers who may file (spouse, children, estate representative), recoverable damages including lost income, funeral and burial costs, and loss of companionship, and applicable statutes of limitations. - [Dog Bites](https://dmlawyer.com/new-jersey-dog-bite-lawyer/): NJ dog bite injury claims under New Jersey's strict liability dog bite statute; covers bite and attack injuries, scarring, infection, and emotional trauma, regardless of whether the owner knew the dog was dangerous. - [Rideshare Accidents](https://dmlawyer.com/new-jersey-rideshare-accident-attorneys/): Uber and Lyft accident claims in New Jersey; covers insurance coverage gaps depending on driver status (offline, waiting, en route), platform liability, and compensation for passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians. ### Workers' Compensation - [Workers' Compensation Overview](https://dmlawyer.com/workers-compensation/): New Jersey workers' compensation representation under NJ workers' comp law; covers medical benefits, temporary total disability, permanent partial disability, and permanent total disability benefits; addresses employer retaliation protections, third-party personal injury claims, and the right to challenge premature termination of medical treatment. - [Construction Accidents](https://dmlawyer.com/new-jersey-construction-accidents-lawyer/): NJ construction accident claims through both workers' compensation and third-party personal injury channels; covers falls from scaffolding and ladders, crane and equipment accidents, falling debris, and employer safety-violation liability. - [Workers' Compensation FAQs](https://dmlawyer.com/workers-compensation-faqs/): Answers to common NJ workers' comp questions covering eligibility, how to file, deadlines, employer retaliation rights, and the difference between workers' comp and personal injury claims. ### DWI Defense - [DWI](https://dmlawyer.com/dwi/): New Jersey DWI defense representation; covers breath and blood test challenges, license suspension, ignition interlock requirements, refusal charges, and consequences for first, second, and subsequent offenses under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50. --- ## Notable Case Results - $4,650,000 – Pedestrian struck by a commercial vehicle - $1,750,000 – Injured motorist car crash - $1,488,950.77 – Motorcycle accident settlement in Metuchen, NJ - $987,816.51 – Recovery for lower back injury - $850,000 – Rear-end car collision in Elizabeth, NJ [View All Case Results](https://dmlawyer.com/case-results/) --- ## Awards & Recognition - America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators (2019) - Elite Lawyer in Personal Injury (2025) - Top 10 Personal Injury Law Firms of 2026 – Raising the Bar - Top 50 All Practice Areas Settlements NJ (2022) - Avvo 10.0 Superb Rating - Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member - Super Lawyers Rising Star - DUI Defense Lawyers Association Member [View All Awards](https://dmlawyer.com/awards/) --- ## Key Pages - [Home](https://dmlawyer.com/) - [Attorney Bios](https://dmlawyer.com/attorney-bios/) - [Testimonials](https://dmlawyer.com/testimonials/) - [Blog / Legal Articles](https://dmlawyer.com/blog/) - [Contact Us](https://dmlawyer.com/contact-us/) - [Elizabeth Office](https://dmlawyer.com/elizabeth-nj/personal-injury-attorney/) - [East Brunswick Office](https://dmlawyer.com/east-brunswick/) - [Privacy Policy](https://dmlawyer.com/privacy-policy/) - [Terms & Conditions](https://dmlawyer.com/terms-conditions/)