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New Jersey Car Accident Lawyer
No one plans to be injured in an accident, but it is a sad fact that New Jersey car accidents occur all too frequently. There are more than 200,000 motor vehicle crashes every year in New Jersey alone. The New Jersey Department of Transportation reported that there were more than 50,000 injury-producing crashes in 2022. The result is that 25% of motor vehicle crashes result in personal injuries.
Sometimes, the results are even more devastating. According to data compiled in the Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Comparative Data Report by the New Jersey State Police, there were 530 fatal motor vehicle collisions resulting in 556 fatalities in just 2010. That is an average of 1.5 lives lost every single day. In fact, motor vehicle-related fatalities are ranked as the leading cause of accidental deaths not just in New Jersey, but for the entire Nation.
There are a variety of factors that contribute to these auto accidents. Some of these factors include aggressive drivers, speeding, and driving while intoxicated. Other causes are due to the fact that some drivers are simply careless and fail to pay proper attention to the road and traffic conditions. Texting while driving is also a significant cause of crashes that result from driver inattention or distracted driving.
Consequences of Car Accidents
Whatever the cause of the crash or the statistics surrounding the event, only the person injured in the accident and their family members know the hardship and suffering they are forced to endure. This is a very trying and difficult time. The injured party may be facing medical and surgical procedures. He or she will also be confronted with medical expenses, lost wages, and other burdens.
To compound these personal hardships, insurance companies for the other side will attempt to contact you to get you to answer questions or provide them with a written or recorded statement. The No-fault carrier will also be contacting you and sending you a slew of claims forms that will be required. During this time you may have many questions that need to be answered and need to turn to someone.
What to do when you are Involved in a Car Accident?
Although this is a very difficult time, it is extremely important to seek legal advice as soon as possible. There are many reasons to do so. First, it is critical that an early and timely investigation be conducted to determine the cause of the accident while evidence is still available and the memories of any witnesses are fresh. This will help determine who the responsible parties may be so they all can be held accountable.
Secondly, the law can be very unforgiving. Many time-sensitive filing requirements must be met to preserve your rights and your claim. These deadlines may be as short as 90 days from the happening of the accident. Should a critical deadline pass, you may forever lose your rights to bring a claim or recover certain benefits that you may have been otherwise entitled to receive.
Lastly, the insurance companies are not on your side during this time. It is their job to defeat your claim for damages and deny your claim for benefits as soon as reasonably possible. You should never speak to a representative from an insurance carrier until you have first consulted with a personal injury attorney. This is the best way to protect your rights and interests.
Injured in a New Jersey Car Accident?
Since 1987, Mr. DiMartini has represented people hurt in car accidents throughout New Jersey and the New York City metropolitan area. He has a long record of success winning favorable settlements and awards for our injured clients.
Mr. DiMartini will carefully and thoroughly investigate all of the factors leading to your accident. He will determine and seek to hold accountable all of the responsible parties that caused your accident-related injuries. He knows how to aggressively and professionally assert your claim to get you the maximum compensation you deserve for the damages.
We represent people hurt in New Jersey car accidents throughout the State, including Jersey City, Elizabeth, Newark, Trenton, Hudson County, and Ocean County.
Personal injury law is all we do. We get results!
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