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Jersey City Car Accident Lawyers
Team Law’s Empathetic And Dedicated Auto Injury Attorneys in Jersey City, NJ Help Victims Recover Compensation In Hudson County And Across New Jersey
Injured in a car accident in New Jersey? You are not alone. There were 278,413 motor vehicle crashes in New Jersey in 2018, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The aftermath of a serious car accident can be difficult for the people involved. Whether you suffered a minor injury in a T-bone accident or more serious injuries in a head-on collision, you may be entitled to compensation under personal injury law. Personal injury law protects those who have suffered an injury due to another person’s negligence. The Jersey City car accident lawyers at Team Law protect the rights of injured victims and recover just compensation for their injuries.
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Skilled Jersey City Car Accident Lawyers Handle All Types of Vehicle Accidents
From fender benders to more serious accidents, the auto injury attorneys in Jersey City, NJ at Team Law have the knowledge and expertise to handle all types of vehicle accidents including:
- Head-on crashes
- Rollover accidents
- Side-impact collisions
- Sideswipe accidents
- Multi-vehicle accidents
- Hit-and-run crashes
Team Law’s Jersey City personal injury lawyers have successfully represented New Jersey car accident victims for more than 60 years.
Negligence and Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents are not uncommon. But in order to file a personal injury claim for a car accident, the accident must have occurred due to someone else’s negligence. This is the cornerstone of all personal injury claims and without it, there is no basis for the claim.
There is an expectation that an individual operating a motor vehicle will demonstrate a level of “reasonable care under the circumstances.” Failure to exercise this level of care is considered negligence. When someone negligently operates a motor vehicle and it causes damage to a person or property, that individual may be required to pay for any damages.
In terms of car accidents, there are several factors that may demonstrate that the driver was negligent. Those include – but are not limited to – any of the following:
- Driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol
- Not obeying traffic signals or signs
- Failure to signal when turning
- Speeding
- Driving below the speed limit
- Distracted driving
- Failure to heed safety precautions
- Disregarding traffic conditions
- Disregarding weather conditions
Proving the at-fault party should be held legally responsible for the accident can be challenging. In many car accident cases, the person responsible for the accident will argue that the other driver is at least somewhat to blame. The experienced Jersey City car accident lawyers at Team Law are available to review your motor vehicle accident case and evaluate all the evidence to determine who is legally responsible for your accident.
When More Than One Party is Responsible for a Car Accident
It is not uncommon for more than one party to be at fault for a car accident. Perhaps you were speeding and the other driver failed to signal a turn. Both drivers are then somewhat responsible for contributing to the accident. In these cases, New Jersey follows “modified comparative fault” rules.
Modified comparative fault rules allow that if a driver shares some level of responsibility for the accident, then the monetary compensation they would receive for their injuries and other losses will be reduced by an amount that reflects their level of responsibility. While this sounds confusing, it is actually fairly straightforward.
Suppose it is determined that you share 20 percent of the responsibility for the car accident. Under modified comparative fault rules, the compensation you receive for the injuries you sustained in the accident will be reduced by 20 percent. A damage award of $2,000 is then reduced to $1,600.
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Statutes Of Limitations Are Important Legal Deadlines
All states have legal deadlines for filing a claim in the state’s civil court system. These deadlines are known as statutes of limitations. In New Jersey, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim is two years from the date of the accident.
If you have suffered an injury in a car accident and are thinking of filing a personal injury claim, it is critical that you adhere to this deadline. Injured victims who file their claims after this deadline has passed will not have their cases heard by the courts, and they will be unable to recover any damages.
Dedicated Jersey City Car Accident Lawyers With More Than 60 Years of Serving New Jersey Families
Our personal injury lawyers at Team Law have been serving New Jersey families for more than 60 years. Dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable, Team Law’s Jersey City car accident lawyers have a reputation for excellence and a track record of success. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury in a car accident, schedule a free consultation with a member of our team. Our auto injury attorneys in Jersey City, NJ work on a contingency basis, meaning if we do not win your case, you do not pay us anything.
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About Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City is the second-most populous city in New Jersey, and the largest city in and the county seat of Hudson County. Jersey City is located across the Hudson River from New York City. The area of present-day Jersey City was purchased from the Lenape Native Americans in the early 17th century and incorporated into the Dutch colony of New Netherlands. Much of what would become the current downtown area of Jersey City was laid out following the American Revolution. Jersey City was formally established by the state legislature in 1820; after the Civil War, Hudson City, Bergen City, and Greenville were incorporated into Jersey City. In the second half of the 19th century and through the 20th century, Jersey City developed into an important manufacturing, transportation, and shipping hub. Beginning in the 1980s, Jersey City’s waterfront area was redeveloped into one of the U.S.’s largest banking and financial hubs, leading the area and the city as a whole to garner the nickname “Wall Street West”
Car Accident Legal Services in Areas Nearby
- Essex County Car Accidents
- Hudson County Car Accidents
- Middlesex County Car Accidents
- Somerset County Car Accidents
- Union County Car Accidents
Hudson County Office Locations
Team Law has office locations available by appointment in Hudson County located at:
- 921 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
- 400 38th Street, Union City, NJ 07087
- 5603 Bergenline Avenue, West New York, NJ 07093
Contact one of our Hudson County offices today for a free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Car Accidents in Jersey City, NJ
If you have been involved in a car accident, there are steps you can take to protect your legal rights and options for compensation. First, after making sure that everyone involved in the accident is receiving medical attention if they need it, you should take photos of the accident scene. These photos may later be used to demonstrate how the accident occurred and who was at fault for the accident. You should also seek medical attention for yourself soon after your accident, even if you do not feel like you were hurt; this can help you later demonstrate the injuries that you suffered in your accident. Finally, you should speak with one of our experienced auto injury attorneys in Jersey City, NJ, who can work on your behalf to protect your rights to compensation.
Medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, surgical costs, prescription drug costs, etc.—basically, any financial outlay related to treating the injuries you sustained in the car accident can be recovered as “economic damages” in your case. Other economic damages include lost wages or salaries. We will also pursue a claim for “non-economic damages” for your pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life if appropriate in your case. Every car accident claim is different, so the available compensation will depend upon what happened in your case. Punitive damages may be available in especially severe car accident cases.
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