Galarza & Etwaroo, LLC - Elizabeth, NJ

Aggressive Personal Injury and Civil Litigation in Elizabeth, New Jersey

When unexpected negligence causes severe physical trauma and economic hardship, injured individuals need legal champions who bring relentless energy and modern courtroom strategies to every dispute. Located at 100 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 201 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Galarza and Etwaroo, LLC represents accident victims throughout Union, Essex, Bergen, and Hudson Counties. Co-founded by trial attorneys Christina Maria Galarza and Reiah N. Etwaroo, the firm has distinguished itself through aggressive litigation against insurance companies and corporate defendants.

Insurance carriers frequently deploy delay tactics to minimize compensation after a severe incident. Whether you need to hire an attorney after an Uber collision or find a lawyer to seek financial recovery for a workplace surgical error, Galarza and Etwaroo provides decisive counsel. Selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list and recognized among the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, the firm combines formidable trial readiness with compassionate, client-centered communication.

Focused Practice Groups and Legal Advocacy

The practice delivers focused litigation services across essential areas of personal injury and New Jersey law:

Motor Vehicle and Rideshare Accident Claims

The rise of rideshare services creates complex insurance issues after crashes. As premier car accident lawyers and truck accident lawyers, Christina Galarza and Reiah Etwaroo represent victims of Uber, Lyft, motorcycle, and highway collisions, proving negligence and pursuing maximum commercial policy limits.

Slip and Fall and Construction Site Injuries

Dangerous construction zones and neglected commercial walkways present severe hazards. As proactive slip and fall injury lawyers and workers' compensation lawyers, the firm holds careless general contractors, property managers, and equipment leasing firms responsible for crane collapses, scaffolding falls, heavy machinery failures, and hazardous walking surfaces.

Medical Negligence and Surgical Errors

Substandard healthcare treatment can cause lifelong complications or wrongful death. As accomplished medical malpractice lawyers and wrongful death lawyers, the firm handles surgical injuries, diagnostic failures, and nursing home neglect. The team collaborates with respected medical authorities to demonstrate procedural breaches and hold medical providers accountable.

Dog Bite and Animal Attack Litigation

Under the New Jersey Dog Bite Statute, pet owners face strict liability when their animals cause injuries. Serving as dedicated dog bite injury lawyers, the firm secures compensation for painful lacerations, facial scarring, infection treatments, and psychological trauma.

Special Needs Trusts and Immigration Matters

In addition to personal injury litigation, the firm assists families with estate planning lawyers services, focusing on special needs trusts to safeguard financial settlements without disqualifying vulnerable beneficiaries from government aid. The firm also serves as immigration lawyers handling citizenship and visa applications.

Why Clients Trust Galarza and Etwaroo

• Nationally recognized trial acumen: Both founding partners are honored as Super Lawyers Rising Stars and selected among America Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys.
• Bilingual Spanish and English communication: As first-generation attorneys with deep Hispanic community ties, the partners provide fluent Spanish representation directly without third-party translators.
• No recovery, no fee structure: All injury claims are prosecuted on a contingency fee basis, removing any financial barrier to obtaining top-tier trial representation.
• Direct partner engagement: If you need a lawyer urgently following a severe crash, the firm offers immediate, free initial case evaluations.