Proven Representation for Victims of New Jersey Motor Vehicle Collisions
According to statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), less than a third of all Americans will make it through their entire lifetime without suffering some type of injury in a motor vehicle accident. The average person will be in three to hour collisions, with one happening about every 17-20 years. When that happens, you want an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer to help you get full and fair compensation for all your losses. You want the Lee Law Firm.
When you’ve been hurt in a car accident because of someone else’s carelessness or negligence, you want a knowledgeable and experienced attorney to help you get full and fair compensation for all your losses. You want the Lee Law Firm, LLC.
Aggressive Car Accident Lawyer in Newark, NJ
At the Lee Law Firm, we bring more than 30 years to people in Newark and across the Garden State who have suffered any type of injury or loss in a traffic accident. Attorney Lee is a highly regarded litigator and has been certified as a civil trial attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court since 2005. He was chosen by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel as among the “Top One Percent” and has long been listed as a New Jersey Super Lawyer. His clients have rated him as “Excellent” with Avvo and he’s also a Top Lawyer Lifetime Member of the Global Directory of Who’s Who.
The Different Factors Most Commonly Involved in Car Accidents
For all practical purposes, most motor vehicle accidents are the result of negligence. Negligence can take many forms when it comes to a car wreck:
Distracted driving—It may be a smartphone, tablet and other handheld device, or a variety of other things that cause drivers to take their eyes off the road. Other forms of distracted driving include grooming or eating while driving, turning up the stereo, talking to passengers (such as children), or focusing on roadside attractions.
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol—Any mind-altering substance can alter a driver’s perception and reactions on the road
Traffic violations—Driving over the speed limit, making illegal turns or lane changes, failing to use appropriate caution
Aggressive driving—This includes tailgating, cutting corners, cutting off other motorists or rolling through stop signs or signals
Weather conditions—Drivers often fail to change their driving habits in rain, snow, ice or sleet
Lack of rest/driver fatigue—Lack of rest can dull a driver’s reflexes and response time, causing unnecessary accidents
For strong and effective advocacy after you’ve been hurt in a car accident, send us an e-mail or call our offices in Newark at 973-275-8452. Your first consultation is without charge or obligation.
What Are the Most Important Steps to Take after a Car Accident?
Any time that you have been in an automobile accident, your immediate concern should be your health. If you have suffered any bump, blow or other injury to your head, neck or spinal cord, stay where you are until emergency personnel arrive, provided you can do so safely. If you don’t think you can move under your own power, don’t try to do so. This isn’t the time to be brave or strong, or to shake off your injuries. Defer to the expertise of emergency medical personnel and let them decide whether it’s in your best interests to travel to the hospital by ambulance.
Even if you can walk away from the accident, go get comprehensive medical attention as soon as you can, whether it’s in a hospital emergency room, at an urgent care facility or from your primary care physician. The sooner you get treatment, the less risk that your injuries will worsen or that you’ll be in some other type of accident, which can significantly complicate any efforts to recover compensation for your injuries. When you’re getting treated, make certain you tell doctors and nurses about all of your injuries (not just the obvious ones) and ask them to document everything in writing.
If possible, gather contact information from other parties to the accident, as well as any witnesses. This can be tremendously helpful when your attorney investigates your case. In addition, take pictures of everything that seems relevant, from the damage to your vehicle to your injuries, the roadway conditions and the weather.
What Types of Losses Are Typically Covered in a Car Accident Claim?
After a motor vehicle crash, you have the right to pursue full and fair compensation for all your losses, including:
Any lost wages or income, including bonuses, commissions and benefits
Loss of companionship or consortium—the ability to have close and intimate contact with loved ones because of your injuries
Loss of enjoyment of life—the ability to do those things that gave you joy or meaning because of your injuries, or the inability to do the ordinary things of daily life
Physical and mental pain and suffering resulting from the accident
All medical bills not paid for or covered by insurance
Any property damage or loss resulting from the crash
What Injuries Are Commonly Included in a Newark Car Accident Claim?
We will help you seek damages for any kind of injury, from soft-tissue trauma, such as sprains or strains, to serious and catastrophic loss. We take cases involving spinal cord and traumatic brain injury (TBI), broken bones or fractures, burns, paralysis, road rash, permanent scarring or disfigurement, and amputation or loss of limb. We also represent surviving family members in accidental or wrongful death claims related to car accidents.
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Contact a Knowledgeable Newark Car Accident Lawyer Today
Take your first step today to get full and fair compensation for injuries suffered in a New Jersey car wreck. Call us at 973-315-9080 or contact the Lee Law Firm online to schedule a free initial consultation with the Lee Law Firm. We can come to your home or the hospital to meet with you, if necessary. Evening and weekend appointments are available upon request. We accept all major credit cards. Nosotros hablamos Español!
We represent car accident injury victims on a contingent fee basis. You won’t pay any attorney fees unless we recover compensation for your losses.
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