If you or a loved one has been injured in a New Jersey car accident, you may be entitled to be compensated by the at-fault driver and/or their auto insurance provider for your injuries and losses. But, to succeed in your car accident claim, you will be required to provide proof of your injuries and losses and the at-fault driver’s responsibility for the accident in which you were injured.
The laws that govern car accident claims in New Jersey are complicated and can be difficult for laypersons to understand. Only by consulting with an experienced New Jersey car accident attorney will you know if you have a valid car accident claim and whether or not it is worth pursuing.
How Much is My New Jersey Car Accident Claim Worth?
How much your car accident claim is worth will be determined by the extent of your physical and financial losses, as well as, any intangible losses that you can successfully prove to have suffered. This will require:
- A thorough assessment of your medical expenses, both current and future;
- Proof of lost wages and income (past and future), and any property damage you have suffered; and
- A full assessment of the value of your intangible losses, including pain and suffering, loss of quality of life, loss of consortium, etc.
All of this information has to be developed into a persuasive legal argument to the defendant’s insurance company’s or a judge or jury in court.
An attorney who has successfully handled many of these types of claims will be better prepared to obtain maximum compensation on your behalf. He or she will have developed professional working relationships with many insurance adjusters and defense attorneys, which can smooth the road to a successful outcome for your case.
The Statute of Limitation on New Jersey Car Accident Claims
There are strict deadlines that apply to car accident claims in New Jersey. Generally, a car accident lawsuit must be filed within two years of the date of the accident. This is referred to as the statute of limitations.
If you do not file a claim or lawsuit before the statute of limitations has expired, you will be forever barred from recovering compensation for your losses through a New Jersey car accident lawsuit. An experienced New Jersey car accident lawyer can ensure that you meet the application deadline for your particular claim and preserve your right to compensation.
Other Ways an Experienced New Jersey Car Accident Attorney Can Help
Some insurers have very little interest in resolving car accident claims fairly. A search of the internet for complaints about insurance companies will uncover a sad history of the insurance industry that is worth reviewing.
Many insurance companies use computer software to calculate the value of car accident claims, often without any human involvement. Unfortunately, software algorithms rarely tell the whole story, and the value they output isn’t always representative of the full extent of the injuries and losses the victim(s) have suffered. When this is the case, it can be very difficult to receive the compensation you truly deserve and you will need the assistance of an experienced car accident lawyer.
What’s more, it often takes a whole team of professionals to successfully pursue a car accident claim. Therefore, your attorney may enlist the services of private investigators, paralegals, consultants, and car accident experts to provide important medical, technical, and financial information.
No two car accident claims are the same, and the actual size of the legal team working on a particular car accident case will vary. It is your car accident attorney’s duty to put together a team of professionals who will best serve your case.
Contact The Law Office of Peter Briskin
If you have been injured in an auto accident in New Jersey, you probably have many questions. The New Jersey car accident attorneys at The Law Office of Peter Briskin have your answers. Call today at (908) 279-7979. We will fight for your rights and ensure that you obtain all of the compensation you need to cover your losses and move on with your life.