FAQ Category: Car Accidents

Most automobile accident cases are settled before trial. But it’s important to prepare a case thoroughly as if it’s going to trial. The reason is that insurance companies will only pay fair and full compensation if they are convinced that an accident victim is ready to go to trial. If…

Yes, the time limit to file most personal injury claims in New Jersey is two (2) years. However, if the injured person was under the age of 18 when the injury occurred, they may have until age 20 to bring a claim. This is known as the statute of limitations….

Generally not. In fact, the law in New Jersey specifically allows for compensation for a pre-existing injury or medical condition which may have been aggravated by the accident. As a matter of fact, this is exactly the explanation of the law that is read to a jury by the judge…

New Jersey is a no-fault insurance state. That means your automobile insurance company pays your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages, no matter who was at fault in the accident. Your permanent losses such as your pain and suffering and financial losses would be a claim filed…

This is a common question. A municipal traffic court’s function is to determine whether state laws were broken and whether the at-fault driver is guilty as charged. The judge must decide whether the driver is guilty “beyond a reasonable doubt.” That is a different legal standard than is applied in…

No. Filing a small claims lawsuit is one of the biggest mistakes you can make after a New Jersey car accident. Why? In New Jersey, there is a legal rule called the “Entire Controversy Doctrine” that permits you to file only one lawsuit per event. By filing a lawsuit in…

This happens frequently. Whether in Newark, Hoboken, Jersey City, or another community, police write an initial report based on a brief investigation of an accident. The report may contain inaccuracies or false assumptions. If a police report contains errors or you disagree with the officer’s conclusions, you should promptly file…

Yes, find a safe spot well off the roadway and look around for eyewitnesses who saw the collision. Write down their names, addresses, contact numbers and their auto license plate numbers too if you can. Don’t depend on the police to track down eyewitnesses to your accident. Police are primarily…

In New Jersey, you are required to file a police report if the property damage is $500 or more. If the accident occurred on an interstate in New Jersey, the New Jersey State Police will investigate the accident. If the crash occurs on a county road, the county police or…

People injured in New Jersey automobile collisions and highway accidents caused by the carelessness of others have strong legal rights. But it is crucial to avoid saying anything or doing something that undermines your own case. A person injured in an automobile accident has many critical decisions to make in…