NJ NY Personal Injury Lawsuits

What is a personal injury claim?

 

Personal injury claims are claims for damages resulting from the wrongful conduct or negligence of others. These claims are opportunities to receive compensation for any costs associated with the injuries and resulting damages and loss.

 

There are two considerations in any tort claim: liability and damages.  Is the defendant accountable for the injury or harm done to the claimant?  If so, what is the nature and extent of the damage?  When filing a personal injury claim, it is the claimant's responsibility to prove that he or she suffered damages that the defendant knowingly or unknowingly inflicted through oversight, careless conduct, recklessness, neglect, or some other means.

 

There are many different reasons why personal injury claims arise, including but not limited to:

  • Car accidents
  • Other motor vehicle accidents
  • Product defect accidents
  • Construction accidents
  • Dangerous dogs and other animals
  • Boating, ocean and maritime accidents
  • Wrongful death
  • Safety violations
  • Drunk driving
  • Injuries from falls
  • Electrical accidents
  • Burn accidents
  • Elevator accidents
  • Medical malpractice
  • Other professional negligence
  • Dangerous conditions on property

Initial Steps in Pursuing a Personal Injury Claim

 

Before seeking compensation, it is imporant to consult a specialized attorney to determine whether you have a valid case.  A personal injury lawyer is an attorney who provides legal services to persons who claiming to have been injured, physically or psychologically, as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, company, government agency, or any other entity.

Some of the many responsibilities and duties of a plaintiff’s personal injury attorney are:

 

  1. Evaluating their client's claim;
  2. Drafting all the client's legal memoranda and pleadings to effectively advocate their claim;
  3. Researching to keep abreast of the constantly shifting web of laws and precedents as they apply to the client’s specific case; and
  4. Providing the highest degree of professionalism to a client deserving compensation for injuries sustained from another’s negligence, seeing that his or her legal rights are upheld.

 

A person wronged by another’s irresponsibility should consider a lawyer specializing in personal injury claims. If an injured party expects to receive damage compensation, it is crucial that he or she hires a proficient attorney with experience in handling (and winning) similar cases.  Some personal injury attorneys concentrate on a specific area of personal injury litigation, which prospective clients should bear in mind as they search for the attorney to represent their case.

 

The successful resolution of a personal injury claim can be critical to the claimant's future.  Depending on the injury, the client may have unpaid bills relating to treatment and recovery and struggling to cope with additional economic damages (such as past wage losses and disadvantaged prospects of future income).  Funds recovered in a personal injury claim may be used to pay bills, ensure proper medical care in the future and help alleviate the financial burdens arising from debilitating harm.  Sometimes claims may also seek compensation for intangible losses such as emotional distress, pain and physical suffering, loss of enjoyment in life, loss of consortium, etc.

 

While compensation from a successful personal injury suit may not get your life back to the way it was before the accident, a personal injury attorney may at least be able to help you recover some of your losses.

 
If you have been injured by the wrongdoing of another person then it is in your best interest to contact a personal injury lawyer immediately.  Too much time elapsed may put your case at a disadvantage.

 

At Resch & Driscoll, P.C. the initial consultation is always free. 

Statute of Limitations Regarding Personal Injury Law

 

If your personal injury occurred some time ago, you may be reluctant to contact a New Jersey personal injury lawyer.  You should know that the statute of limitations for personal injury actions is two years, which means you must take action prior to two years after the injuries occurred.

 

Even if you were injured prior to the statute of limitations, you still have time to retain a knowledgeable New Jersey personal injury lawyer to seek compensation.  Time is of the essence - get someone in your corner to help you win the compensation you deserve.

Resch & Driscoll, P.C.
A Professional Corporation
175 Hudson Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 488-5454 | Fax: (201) 488-0282