Dedicated Union County Personal Injury Lawyers Identify Car Accident Causes and Protect The Rights Of Accident Victims In New Jersey
The Garden State has more than 6.2 million licensed drivers and almost 39,000 miles of public open roads. New Jersey also has one person dying every day in a car accident.
Determining the cause of a car accident is particularly important when the injured person is filing a personal injury claim — because negligence on the part of the at-fault driver must be proven.
Dedicated New Jersey personal injury lawyers at Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC identify common car accident causes and protect the rights of accident victims in New Jersey. Our attorneys have been helping New Jersey residents who are facing legal challenges since 1984. Let us help you.
According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, there were 278,413 car crashes statewide in 2018. The most common causes of New Jersey car accidents? They are as follows:
Distracted Driving: Distracted driving tops the list as the most common cause of car accidents in New Jersey. It is important to note that this behavior not only includes cell phone use such as talking on a cell phone, texting, or emailing; distracted driving also includes adjusting the sound system, monitoring the GPS, drinking or eating, and any other behavior that takes the driver’s eyes — and attention — off the road
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of Alcohol or Drugs: In addition to alcohol and recreational drugs, driving under the influence also includes over-the-counter medications and prescription drugs that may cause drowsiness and impair judgment and response time
Aggressive Driving: Rapid lane changes, failing to signal before changing lanes, and tailgating are some of the more common aggressive driving behaviors
Speeding: Driving over the speed limit puts others on the road at risk of an accident
Driver Inexperience: The behavior of new, inexperienced drivers accounts for many accidents
Driver fatigue: Driver fatigue may cause drifting across lanes, driving too slowly on a highway, failure to signal, and poor response time
Poor weather conditions: Weather conditions such as snow, ice, and heavy rain require extra precautions to drive safely
Car accidents may be the result of many different types of behaviors and situational circumstances. When negligence — such as distracted driving or speeding — causes or contributes to a car accident, the injured victim may recover damages by filing a personal injury claim.
Understanding The Importance Of Negligence In New Jersey Car Accidents
Personal injury law is an area of law that protects individuals that are harmed in accidents caused by negligence. In the case of a car accident, negligent behavior includes — but is not limited to — driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, driving over the speed limit, and distracted driving. When the negligent behavior can be proven, then the injured victim may file a personal injury claim in the New Jersey civil court to recover compensation for their injuries and other losses.
Types Of Compensation You May Recover For A New Jersey Automobile Accident
When you are involved in a car accident in New Jersey and the accident was caused by negligence on the part of another driver, you may recover compensatory damages for your injuries and other losses. Compensatory damages are intended to compensate the injured party for any losses they sustained — known as damages — and restore them to the condition they were in prior to the accident.
Compensatory damages may include any of the following losses and more:
Expenses for hospital stays
Bills for medical treatment
Doctor bills
Bills for physical therapy
Bills for surgical procedures
Cost of prescription medication
Future anticipated medical bills stemming from the accident
Cost of lab tests
Loss of enjoyment of life
Emotional pain and suffering
Loss of quality of life
Loss of future earning capacity
Mental anguish
Loss of income
Lost earned sick time
Loss of earned vacation time
When a loss has an immeasurable value, such as pain and suffering, then the New Jersey court will assign a financial value to that loss based on the unique circumstances of your accident. Determining how much your car accident case is worth can be challenging; contact an experienced car accident attorney at Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC to schedule a free case evaluation.
Have Questions Regarding Your Legal Options For A New Jersey Car Accident? Schedule A Free Case Evaluation
When you have been involved in a car accident, there are so many unanswered questions — what to do next? Can you recover compensation? Should you accept a settlement?
We understand. The New Jersey car accident lawyers at Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC have more than 36 years of dedicated experience advocating for accident victims. We are available to answer your questions and provide a free case evaluation so that you can make the most informed decision in your case. Schedule your confidential consultation with our office today.
Frequently Asked Questions About Car Accident Causes In New Jersey
FAQ: Are all types of New Jersey car accidents covered under personal injury law?
Yes. All types of car accidents are covered under personal injury law, as long as the accident is caused by negligence. This includes head-on collisions, wrong-way accidents, T-bone accidents, rear-end collisions, and more.
FAQ: The other driver’s insurance company called me to ask a few questions about the cause of the accident. Should I talk to them?
No. Not without first speaking to an attorney. The insurance company is acting on behalf of the other driver and their interests, not yours. So before speaking to anyone about the accident or accepting any settlement offer, consult with an experienced car accident injury attorney. The personal injury team at Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC offers a free confidential consultation for accident victims. Let us answer your questions, evaluate the basis of your claim, and discuss your legal options. Schedule your free evaluation today.
