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Newark Car Accident Lawyers
Our Veteran Auto Injury Attorneys in Newark, NJ Handle A Wide Range Of Car Accident Cases And Insurance Claims In Essex County And Across New Jersey
Car accidents are some of the most common causes of bodily injuries. With distracted drivers, and larger, more powerful cars on the roads, chances are most drivers will be involved in an automobile accident. Dealing with an automobile accident is not something you need to do on your own. From talking to insurance companies to filing a lawsuit against the driver of another vehicle, the Newark car accident lawyers at Team Law have the experience to help get the best outcome possible. With offices throughout New Jersey, including Newark and Elizabeth, Team Law’s experienced lawyers have recovered over $650 million in compensation for their clients.
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Types of Automobile Accidents
There are several types of car accidents, each with its own unique set of circumstances. Some types include:
- Rear-end collisions – when a vehicle hits another vehicle from behind
- Head-on crashes – when both cars collide front end first
- Rollover accidents – when a car rolls over, typically on its roof
- Side-impact collisions – when one car hits the side of another car
- Sideswipe accidents – when a car is hit on its side while both cars are moving in the same direction
- Multi-vehicle accidents – an accident involving three or more vehicles
- Hit-and-run crashes – when one automobile leaves the scene of an accident before giving the other party vital driver information
Team Law’s auto injury attorneys in Newark, NJ have years of experience understanding the different issues involved in each type of accident and use this experience to ensure that their clients are properly compensated for any injuries or damage that occurs following an accident.
Dealing with Insurance Companies
After an accident has occurred, insurance companies may attempt to settle as quickly as possible. Of course, insurance companies are looking out for their bottom line, and may not have your best interests in mind. Their goal is to pay you as little compensation as possible. This could apply to both the other driver’s insurance company, as well as your own.
Many times, damage done to a vehicle is not immediately apparent. Issues that result from the accident may take days, or even months to make themselves known. Additionally, some injuries take longer than others to show symptoms. If an insurance company pays out a settlement immediately after an accident, these additional costs may be overlooked and never be properly compensated for.
Our experienced auto injury attorneys in Newark, NJ can help ensure that a settlement is fair by keeping an eye on future damage, future injuries, and future costs associated with an accident. By slowing the settlement process down, you may be able to receive additional compensation.
Filing a Lawsuit
New Jersey is a “no-fault” state which requires a claim to be filed first with your own insurance company before you can file a lawsuit to recover compensation for economic and non-economic losses. Economic losses are those that are easy to calculate and could include:
- Out-of-pocket losses
- Lost income
- Medical bills
- Medical expenses
- Replacing or repairing the property
Non-economic losses are harder to calculate and may not always be recoverable when filing a claim against your own insurance company. Non-economic losses include:
- Emotional distress
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of companionship
- Physical impairment
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of reputation
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It is important to take into consideration the type of insurance policy a driver has in New Jersey. If a driver needs to file a claim under their own insurance policy, the policy itself may place limits on the amount of economic compensation available. Basic policies will cover these expenses only up to the policy limit and may limit the ability to sue the insurance company for any non-economic losses. More standard policies may preserve the right to sue the insurance company for these non-economic losses, but for an added premium.
In no-fault states, even with a basic policy, it may be possible to sue an at-fault party for non-economic losses when the accident resulted in the most serious types of injuries. These types of injuries could include:
- Scarring
- Dismemberment
- Displaced Fracture
- Significant disfigurement
- Loss of a fetus
- A permanent injury
- Death
When these serious injuries occur, it may be possible to sue the at-fault party beyond the limits of the no-fault coverage.
Our Newark Car Accident Lawyers At Team Law Continue to Assist Our Clients In Receiving Just Compensation For Their Accident Claims
Team Law’s skilled Newark personal injury lawyers have the experience necessary to ensure that your rights are protected and you get the compensation you deserve. Our Newark car accident lawyers have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for our clients and fought insurance companies to make sure you get every dollar you are entitled to. Call us today for a consultation with a skilled auto accident attorneys in Newark, NJ.
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About Newark, NJ
Newark is a city located in Essex County, New Jersey. Newark is both the county seat for Essex County and the largest city in the state of New Jersey; according to the Census Bureau, as of 2018, Newark was the 73rd-most populated municipality in the U.S. Newark was settled in 1666 by Puritan settlers from the New Haven Colony. Today, Newark is a major corporate and shipping/transportation hub, being home to Port Newark-Elizabeth, the primary container shipping terminal for the largest port on the East Coast, along with Newark International Airport, one of the nation’s busiest airports. Many other companies also have their headquarters in Newark, including Prudential Corporation, PSEG, Panasonic North America, and IDT Corporation. Newark is also an educational hub, with campuses for the law and medical schools of Rutgers University, Seton Hall University’s law school, and the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
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
Essex County Office Locations
Team Law has office locations available by appointment in Essex County located at:
Contact one of our Essex County offices today for a free consultation.
Newark Car Accident Lawyers Answer Frequently Asked Questions
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 an experienced car accident attorney, 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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