NEW JERSEY AUTO INSURANCE GUIDE
New Jersey Limitation-on-Lawsuit / Verbal Threshold & Tort Options
New Jersey motorists may be subject to the limitation-on-lawsuit option, often called the verbal threshold, which can restrict recovery for noneconomic loss unless a statutory injury category is satisfied. This guide will address tort-option elections, qualifying injuries, certification requirements, household effects, exceptions, and litigation consequences.
Publication review note — September 17, 2026. Verify current Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act provisions, statutory injury categories, certification rules, and controlling decisions before publication.