Representing Car Accident Victims
A car accident can happen at any time, at any place, and often when least expected. Severe injuries, life-altering disabilities, and even death suffered in an automobile accident can devastate the life of a victim and their loved ones. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute reported that over 30,000 people were killed in car accidents across our nation in the year 2013. Of those reported fatalities, 542 occurred in the state of New Jersey. Though the number of reported fatal car accidents has been declining over the past decade, the numbers are still alarming.
New Jersey state driving laws require all drivers to be licensed, carry a current registration, and have insurance. While these three factors hold New Jersey drivers accountable, they do little to prevent accidents. When a car accident occurs, drivers and passengers injured or killed in the accident need to rely on a reputable and competent New Jersey car accident lawyer to ensure that they have their rights protected, and that they receive compensation they may be entitled to under New Jersey law.
Common Causes of Car Accidents
Driver distraction and inattention are two of the most common causes of car accidents in New Jersey. Distracted driving results when drivers choose to text or make calls on their cell phones, use navigation and GPS systems, or when they are multi-tasking while driving; often eating, reaching for something that was dropped, or changing a music selection. Inattention occurs when drivers are preoccupied while behind the wheel. A crying child in the backseat, looking for an address or place of business while driving, or simply thinking about something other than what is in front of them on the road can result in a serious collision.
New Jersey drivers are required to maintain their focus and remove distractions while on the road. When a New Jersey distracted driving car accident happens, drivers are held accountable and are liable for damages and injuries suffered.
New Jersey also takes a tough stand on drunk drivers and those driving under the influence of drugs. Significant financial penalties, mandatory loss of license, and jail time are imposed on those drivers found to be over the legal limit on a blood alcohol or breathalyzer test, or who fail to pass an on-the-spot sobriety test. Repeat offenders face long jail sentences, indefinite loss of license, and hefty fines.
Whatever the cause of the car accident, victims of both non-fatal and fatal injuries suffered in an accident need the help of a qualified and experienced personal injury lawyer in Monmouth County to help claim compensation for such things as emergency room care, hospital bills, rehabilitative services, surgeries, and prescription drugs.
We will insure successful auto accident claims
An experienced and knowledgeable Monmouth County car accident lawyer should be consulted as soon as possible following a car accident. A car accident attorney will go to work immediately to recover pertinent documents necessary to prove your injuries resulted from the crash. Proper documentation of those involved in the accident; including names, addresses, and insurance policy information, as well as witness testimony, will be gathered by your lawyer. Medical records and proof of the severity of your injuries are vital to your successful claim, and your car accident lawyer can collect all of this while you focus on your recovery.
If the case has to go to court, a car accident lawyer will ensure that your rights are protected and help you claim the highest level of compensation available to you. New Jersey laws can be tough to navigate and car insurance companies can be very resistant to accepting liability for an accident claim. A skilled New Jersey auto accident lawyer will know the loopholes and how the law works, which are pivotal to a successful claim.
If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in a car accident in New Jersey, contact the team of experienced and highly qualified New Jersey car accident lawyers at Fox & Melofchik. We have helped countless victims recover compensation for their injuries.
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