Motor Vehicle Accident
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers
Fighting For New Jersey Victims Of Motor Vehicle Accidents Since 1986
Schedule Your Case EvaluationTwo of the busiest toll roads in North America run through New Jersey. According to the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, 747 million vehicles traveled 12.8 billion miles on the Turnpike and Garden State Parkway last year. If you drive in New Jersey, the risk of a motor vehicle accident is significant. When accidents result from negligence, injured individuals and their families have the right to pursue compensation from those responsible. Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow's motor vehicle accident attorneys pursue every avenue of recovery available under New Jersey law.
Personal Injury Lawsuits For Motor Vehicle Accident Cases
Trusted Legal Representation For Injured Victims In New Jersey
Many people injured in motor vehicle accidents believe that if the other driver disputes fault, or if an insurance company denies their claim, they have no legal options. That is not true. In New Jersey, you have the right to pursue full compensation through a personal injury lawsuit if another party’s negligence caused your injuries.
Motor vehicle accident cases are complex and often involve more than one liable party. Distracted driving, speeding, and impaired driving are among the leading causes of car crashes on New Jersey roads. A personal injury claim focuses on compensating you and your family for your losses, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
We offer free, confidential consultations that help you determine who can be held liable and how to proceed with your case. This can include the at-fault driver, a trucking or fleet company, an employer whose employee caused the crash, a vehicle manufacturer, or a government entity whose negligence directly contributed to your injuries.
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When a motor vehicle accident causes injury, the consequences can be catastrophic. Our role is to support your choices, protect your rights, and fight for your recovery.
Our New Jersey Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers Handle Many Types Of Injury Claims
Motor vehicle accidents cause devastating harm to drivers and their passengers across New Jersey. These cases can involve distracted drivers, impaired motorists, defective vehicles, and in the most tragic circumstances, result in the loss of a life. Our job is to help you understand your rights and seek justice from all responsible parties.
Distracted Driving
Distracted driving occurs when a motorist diverts attention from the road. Common distractions include cell phone use, adjusting GPS, and engaging with in-vehicle controls. Drivers who cause accidents while distracted may be held fully liable for the harm they cause.
Impaired Driving
Car crashes include cases involving drivers under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescription medication. Under New Jersey's dram shop law, bars and restaurants that serve alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person may also be held liable for the harm that results.
Speeding
Speeding reduces reaction time, extends stopping distance, and increases the severity of a collision. Drivers who cause accidents due to excessive speed may be held fully accountable for the injuries and losses that result.
Aggressive Driving
New Jersey law prohibits reckless driving. When a driver tailgates, cuts off other vehicles, runs red lights, or engages in road rage and causes a crash or head-on collision, the driver may be held fully liable for the harm that results.
Learn About More Types Of Motor Vehicle Accident Cases
- Accidents Due To Poor Weather Conditions
- Air Bag Failure
- Fatal Car Accidents
- Uninsured/Underinsured Driver
- New Jersey Turnpike Accidents
- Drowsy Driving Accidents
- Tractor-Trailer Accidents
- Dangerous Highways
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Uber / Lyft Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Train Accidents
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The New Jersey car accident lawyers at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow have fought for injured drivers and their families for more than 40 years. If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to a motor vehicle accident, we can help. We work with accident reconstruction experts and move quickly to preserve critical evidence. This includes police reports, witness statements, surveillance footage, and on-board vehicle data. We fight to hold every responsible party fully accountable for the harm your family has suffered.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Call 911. A police accident report creates an official record of the crash.
- Seek medical attention immediately. Even if you do not feel hurt, some injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, herniated discs, or spinal cord injuries, do not always present immediate symptoms. A medical evaluation creates a record connecting your injuries to the accident.
- Document the accident scene. Photograph the vehicles, road conditions, traffic signals, skid marks, and any visible injuries before anything is moved.
- Exchange information. Collect the names, contact information, insurance details, and license plate numbers of all drivers involved.
- Identify witnesses. Obtain the names and contact information of anyone who saw the crash.
- Do not admit fault. Avoid making statements about the accident to anyone other than law enforcement.
- Notify your insurance company. Report the accident promptly, but do not provide a recorded statement without speaking to an attorney first.
- Contact an attorney. Experienced New Jersey car accident lawyers can help you preserve evidence, identify all liable parties, and protect your right to full compensation.
The steps you take immediately after a motor vehicle accident can have a significant impact on your ability to pursue compensation. If you are able to do so safely, take these steps after a crash:
New Jersey operates under a no-fault insurance system, which means your own insurance covers your initial medical expenses regardless of who caused the crash. However, when injuries meet a certain threshold, you may have the right to pursue a claim directly against the at-fault driver.
Yes. In New Jersey, the statute of limitations for motor vehicle accident claims is two years from the date of the accident. Missing this deadline can bar you from pursuing compensation entirely, regardless of how strong your case may be.
If your claim involves a government entity, the deadline is even shorter. A Notice of Tort Claim must be filed within 90 days of the accident. Failure to meet this deadline may bar recovery against a public entity entirely. A New Jersey motor vehicle accident attorney can evaluate whether any exceptions may apply to your case.
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of consortium
Those injured in a motor vehicle accident have the right to pursue full compensation. That typically includes economic and non-economic damages.
Economic Damages:
Non-Economic Damages:
Punitive damages are available in cases where a driver’s conduct was especially reckless or egregious, including drunk driving and street racing. Capped at $350,000 or five times compensatory damages, whichever is greater.
In the worst cases, if negligence results in the loss of a life, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim under the New Jersey Wrongful Death Act.
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With offices in Edison and Toms River, our firm has built a reputation for protecting injured victims and fighting for justice in some of New Jersey’s most complex motor vehicle accident cases.
You Deserve Full Compensation
Our Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers Can Help You Get It
After suffering harm due to a motor vehicle accident, you should be focused on recovering. Let us handle everything else. The attorneys at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow are ready to listen, ready to investigate, and ready to fight for the full compensation you deserve.
Contact us today for a free and confidential consultation.
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