Any motor vehicle accident can have serious consequences — but these consequences are particularly devastating when the accident is caused by a drunk driver. Every year, drunk driving causes thousands of deaths and serious injuries on roads across America.
Wrongful Death
In 2014, 518 people lost their lives in car accidents in New Jersey. Another 54,000 individuals suffered serious injuries, according to the NJ Department of Transportation. When you consider that car crashes are only one of the many types of accidents caused by someone else’s negligence every day, it’s easy to see why accidents are one of the leading causes of wrongful death in New Jersey and throughout the United States.
Traffic Violations
When we get on the highways of New Jersey, we expect that our fellow motorists will drive with the care and skill expected of every motorist on the road. Unfortunately, some motorists display carelessness or recklessness behind the wheel. Whether it is a momentary distraction like reading a text on a cell phone, or how the motorist normally drives (like speeding and/or weaving in and out of traffic), negligent operation of a motor vehicle creates a significant risk for an accident. New Jersey is home to some of the busiest highways in the region and in the country, including the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, Route 9, Route 35, Route 36, and Route 37. Negligent and reckless drivers on these busy roads put everyone in danger of serious, life-altering injuries.
Sex Crimes
Theft
Arson
Contractors and subcontractors can be held financially liable for burn injuries that occur as a result of accidents they cause due to safety violations or general acts of negligence. While workers’ compensation may cover some of your costs, if your burn injuries are severe it may be necessary to seek additional damages from the third party responsible for causing an accident. In cases where an investigation is necessary, our office works with arson investigators, safety experts and other professionals in determining the cause of an industrial accident. We collect evidence and secure eyewitness testimony in order to recreate what happened and hold the responsible party accountable.
Hit and Run
Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is a type of insurance coverage under your own auto insurance policy that kicks in when you are involved in an auto accident with another motorist who lacks insurance coverage (or when you are struck by a hit-and-run driver), or whose insurance coverage limits are insufficient to fully compensate you for the damages you’ve suffered from your accident.
New Jersey property owners and business establishments have a responsibility to keep their premises in line with state building codes and well maintained to prevent accidents. However, when a property owner or business fails in their duty to inspect their property or establishment and does not meet acceptable and required safety standards, people can too often sustain serious injuries in accidents. That’s when you need an experienced premises liability attorney on your side.
Property Damage
Truck accidents are terrifying for those traveling in traditional motor vehicles because of the comparatively massive size and weight of the truck or tractor-trailer, and the consequences of a truck accident can be magnified by the fact that many trucks carry dangerous or hazardous cargo throughout the New Jersey roadways. The typical tractor-trailer truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, which is significantly more than an everyday motor vehicle. This means that injuries and property damage caused by a truck accident can quickly become devastating and even catastrophic.
Compassionate Personal Injury Attorneys with Proven Track Record Work Tirelessly to Protect Accident Victims’ Rights in Monmouth County and Ocean County
Medical Malpractice
Medical Malpractice: We will hold doctors, nurses and medical facilities responsible for preventable medical mistakes, including failure to diagnose conditions, drug errors, surgical mistakes and others
Auto Accidents
Dog Bites
The teeth of a vicious dog can be just as dangerous as any man-made weapon. A serious dog bite can cause deep tissue scarring and muscle damage, resulting in the need for extensive surgery and long-term physical therapy. When a young child is bitten by a dog, the injury can cause lifelong emotional damage and fear of animals. Owners of dogs are strictly liable for injuries caused by dog bites even if the animal did not demonstrate vicious propensities before the incident. Moreover, landlords have also been held responsible for dogs on their tenant’s premises.
Most traumatic brain injuries result in the need for ongoing care throughout a person’s life. Especially in cases involving children, it’s only natural for parents to want some assurance that their child’s needs will be taken care of. In working with our clients, we explain how a structured settlement or special needs trust can help you take care of the future needs of someone suffering from a serious brain injury.
Our lawyers consult with medical experts and financial planners to determine the full cost of your injury and how it will affect your future. We will help you plan for the financial impact that potentially receiving a large award can have, including helping you set up a trust or deal with possible tax issues. Our job is to assist you through the entire process and help you maintain the best quality of life possible going forward.