Car Accidents

If you or anyone you know has been involved in an auto accident in New Jersey and suffered injuries caused by this accident, you may have a personal injury claim.

Who Is Responsible for the Accident?

After the tow trucks, ambulances and police cars have departed from the scene of the accident and traffic resumes its normal flow, the next matter is the question of liability: who was at fault for the accident?  Although it sounds like simple question, the determination of liability is often not simple at all.  When all the facts have been considered, any number of involved parties could share different degrees of responsibility.  In New Jersey, if it is determined that you were less than 50% at fault, you may be entitled to compensation for damages inflicted during an auto accident.  

A personal injury attorney can assist you in obtaining the compensation you deserve.  There are certain rights you have as a victim, and we are dedicated to seeing that they are upheld.  Resch & Driscoll have over 20 years of experience in successfully representing auto injury claimants.  We specialize in matters concerning every variation of auto accident, including those involving drivers, passengers, bicycles, and pedestrians.

What are your rights as a victim?

If you experience an auto accident some of the claims under which a case can be files are as follows: 

• Claims for property damage to your vehicles.  If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the laws are designed to help you see these damages compensated.

• Claims against an uninsured driver.  Cases against uninsured drivers are on the rise.  The odds of your being involved in an accident with a motorist behind the wheel without auto insurance are higher than you might expect.  The fact that a driver is uninsured does not necessarily forgo your rights to be compensated.

• Claims for medical expenses caused by a car accident.  Auto accident victims can argue a claim to recoup all medical expenses incurred as a result of the accident.

• Claims for serious injuries.  If you or a loved one suffers a serious injury -- such as spinal damage, brain damage, severe burns, paralysis, etc. -- your lives will be drastically changed, and doubtfully for the better.  Though a successful injury claim cannot reverse a permanent injury, it will help ease the burden on your family's finances.

• Claims for loss of income.  If you have lost time from work due to an accident, or if a disabling injury has rendered you unable to perform in your vocation, a lawyer experienced in these matters can help you recoup these losses.

Seeking compensation for auto accident injuries can be an arduous and convoluted task, requiring esoteric legal knowledge.  An accident lawyer can assist the victim in formulating and processing the claims, working with insurance companies and authorities to gather the information needed to assemble a solid case.

What to do after you have been involved in an accident:

It is most important that you keep a level head and not panic.  It is important that you keep an inventory of all the pertinent factors -- names, insurance companies, auto damage, bodily injuries, etc. -- and you'll need to stay collected in order to do so.  Save all of your paperwork; be sure to take photographs of the damaged parts of your automobile and of any visible personal injuries you have suffered.
 
After an automobile accident, you should always seek both medical and legal assistance.  Inaction might mean a delay in diagnosis and proper treatment, and could result in your ineligibility to file a claim should you decide to do so later.  Always consult an expert to help you determine which path of action will best serve your interests.
 
Resch and Driscoll have helped thousands of men and women earn the compensation they deserved.  If you or a family member have been injured in an auto accident, let us sift through the details, analyze the facts, and determine whether you are legally entitled to monetary compensation.  The initial consultation is always free.