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Car Accident Lawyers
The car accident lawyers at Sobo & Sobo’s Newark, New Jersey office represent clients across the state who have been injured my driver and/or pedestrian negligence. They provide legal representation, service, and advice to locals who seek compensation for all accident-related damages. These auto accident attorneys maximize injury settlements to cover all their clients’ accident-related damages including medical expenses, lost past and future wages, pain, and suffering.
Car Accident Client Reviews
Christopher Brown
“I had the pleasure of being represented by Sobo & Sobo L.L.P. after my car accident. That accident left me with injuries and severe pain that resulted in shoulder surgery. During the process of rehab, surgery and gathering information from insurance companies and hospitals the people at Sobo & Sobo were extremely patient and helpful beyond compare and I’ll be forever greatful for all they have done for me, from quick return calls to ALWAYS being available for my questions!!!! Most importantly I received THE MAX SETTLEMENT I could receive thanks to Carl Learned and the rest of the team at Sobo & Sobo!!! Without a doubt I would recommend Sobo & Sobo L.L.P. to family, friends and frankly anyone who wants to know their case is in great hands.”
Howard Privett
“Sobo and sobo are the best attorneys. I’m currently using them for a car accident I got into a year ago and we’re already in court and they’re constantly checking up on me calling me to see if I’m okay how I’m feeling how I’m doing and always keeping me updated on my case I love sobo and sobo and I would recommend them to anybody as an attorney because they have all kinds of attorneys in their offices and they specialize in a wide variety of cases.”
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
How Attorneys Maximize Accident Settlements
The primary role of a car accident lawyer is to help their clients navigate the legal process and maximize the compensation owed for their injuries. To do so, auto accident lawyers help their clients by doing the following:
- Negociar con las compañías de seguros
- Representación de clientes ante los tribunales
- Maximizar la indemnización para cubrir todos los daños relacionados, incluidos los gastos médicos, los salarios perdidos, el dolor y el sufrimiento.
- Minimizar la culpa por un accidente en nombre de la víctima.
- Recopilar y organizar declaraciones de testigos, informes policiales, documentos médicos y cualquier otro requisito administrativo.
- Presentar reclamaciones en nombre de la víctima.
- Mantener a los clientes al día sobre el progreso de su demanda mediante una comunicación constante.
Por este motivo, contratar los servicios de un abogado especializado en accidentes de tráfico suele ser la mejor manera de maximizar las posibilidades de obtener indemnizaciones con los valores más altos posibles.
How NJ Car Accident Attorneys are Paid
Some auto accident lawyers in New Jersey are paid by the hour, regardless of whether the case is won. Others, like those at Sobo & Sobo, are only paid unless they win, and only through a portion of the client’s settlement. That means clients never have to pay unless they win, and never have to pay out of pocket.
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Common Examples of
Driver Negligence in New Jersey
Some of the most common examples of driver negligence in NJ that result in injury lawsuits include:
- Reckless driving: This includes behaviors such as excessive speeding, tailgating, and sudden lane changes.
- Ignoring signals and road signs: If a driver disobeys traffic signals, stop signs, or other road signs and causes an accident, they may be held liable for all resulting damages.
- Failure to signal: Negligence can be established if a driver fails to signal when changing lanes or making a turn.
- Driving under the influence (DUI): Operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal and considered negligence.
- Distracted driving: This includes activities such as using a cell phone, eating, grooming, or reading while driving.
- Failure to yield: Negligence can be established if a driver fails to yield the right of way to other vehicles, pedestrians or bicycles.
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Negligencia de los peatones en accidentes automovilísticos
Los peatones también están sujetos a las leyes de tránsito y pueden ser considerados negligentes en un accidente automovilístico si no las cumplen. Algunos ejemplos de negligencia peatonal incluyen:
- Cruzar la calle de forma imprudente o fuera de los pasos de peatones señalizados.
- Ignorar las señales de tráfico o las señales viales.
- Caminar o correr mientras se está distraído (por ejemplo, enviando mensajes de texto, escuchando música, etc.).
- Caminar o correr bajo los efectos de drogas o alcohol.
- No mirar a ambos lados antes de cruzar la calle.
- Caminar o correr por carreteras o autopistas con mucho tráfico.
- Llevar ropa oscura por la noche o en condiciones de baja visibilidad.
- Ignorar las señales de obras o desvíos
- Correr a la calle para perseguir una pelota o una mascota.
- Caminar o correr por una carretera o autopista cerrada.
Si se determina que un peatón es culpable de un accidente automovilístico, puede ser considerado responsable de cualquier lesión o daño que haya resultado del accidente. Sin embargo, en muchos casos, incluso si se determina que un peatón es parcialmente culpable, el conductor del vehículo puede seguir siendo considerado responsable de una parte de los daños.
Demostrar la negligencia de otro conductor
To prove another driver’s negligence in a car accident lawsuit, you will need to show that the driver had a duty of care to exercise reasonable caution while driving, that the driver breached that duty, and that the breach of duty caused your injuries and damages.
This may require the use of evidence such as witness statements, accident reports, and medical records. This can be done alone, or with help from an injury lawyer, collects and organizes these documents for their clients.
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New Jersey’s No-Fault Laws
New Jersey has “no-fault laws” in place, which means that all parties involved in an accident must be paid by car insurance companies for their medical expenses, and lost past and future wages. These payments must be made to both the policy holders found to be responsible for causing the accident, as well any victims involved including passengers and pedestrians.
Auto insurance companies provide funding for medical coverage through personal injury protection (PIP), which is also referred to as “no-fault coverage”. PIP covers all lost wages and medical expenses relating to an auto injury including all treatments, surgeries, medications, and medical equipment needed for recovery.
However, insurance companies are notoriously difficult to negotiate with, and often offer settlements 2-3 times less than what can be won through litigation. This is why hiring a car accident lawyer is often the best course of action for ensuring victims receive the maximum amount they are owed for their damages.
NJ Statute of Limitations for Auto Injury Claims
The New Jersey statute of limitations gives victims two years to file an injury claim, starting from the date of the car accident. If a claim is not filed within this time frame, NJ residents may have their claims rejected by the state’s court system.
However, the statute of limitations can vary depending on the specific circumstances of the case, such as if the injury was not immediately discovered, or if the victim is a minor. Additionally, if the accident caused serious injury, such as death, disfigurement, significant limitation of use of body function or system or permanent consequential limitation of use of body function or system or significant limitation of use of body organ or member, victims may be able to file a liability claim to seek further compensation.
This is why it is important to consult with an auto accident attorney who is familiar with NJ car injury laws as soon as possible to ensure that the victim’s rights are protected, and that the claim is filed within the appropriate time frame.
Common Injuries That Meet NJ’s Serious Injury Threshold
NJ “Serious Injury Threshold” Qualifications
New Jersey’s “serious injury threshold” is a list of standards that limits certain types of compensation owed to car accident
victims depending on the severity of injury.
This threshold is defined as an injury that fits one of the following descriptions:
A permanent
disability injury
disability injury
Muerte
Desmembramiento
Disfigurement or
significant scarring
significant scarring
Displaced fractures
Pérdida de un feto
Proving The Severity of an Injury
To prove that an injury meets the serious injury threshold, the individual must present medical evidence that
shows the nature and extent of the injury, as well as the effect it has on their daily life.
This evidence may include:
Medical reports and documents
The individual’s own testimony about how the injury has impacted their life
Testimony from medical experts
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Most Common Types of Car Accidents in NJ
Some of the most common types of auto accidents that occur in New Jersey include:
T-Bone Collisions
Also known as side-impact collisions, these accidents occur when one vehicle strikes the side of another vehicle. They often happen at intersections and can be caused by drivers who run red lights or stop signs.
Unique Factors in Auto Accident Lawsuits
El proceso legal para reclamaciones por accidentes puede variar en función de los vehículos implicados en el choque. Por ejemplo, las partes lesionadas pueden tener experiencias legales diferentes dependiendo de si el accidente involucró a automóviles, motocicletas, camiones comerciales, autobuses y barcos, de las siguientes maneras:
- Liability: Liability is the legal responsibility for an accident. In a car accident lawsuit, the parties involved would likely be the drivers and passengers of the cars involved. However, in a commercial truck accident lawsuit, the process would involve not only determining fault between the drivers, but also determining whether the company that owns the commercial vehicle or employs the driver is also liable.
- Recopilación de pruebas: El proceso de recopilación de pruebas puede variar en función del tipo de vehículo implicado en el accidente. Por ejemplo, el proceso de recopilación de pruebas en un accidente de camión comercial puede implicar un proceso de investigación más complejo, ya que el dispositivo de registro electrónico y los registros de mantenimiento del camión pueden ser relevantes para el caso.
- Insurance Requirements: The laws and regulations regarding insurance requirements for different types of vehicles may vary. For example, in New Jersey, drivers are subject to the state’s no-fault insurance system, meaning that injured parties must first seek compensation from their own insurance company, regardless of who is at fault. However, commercial trucks may be subject to different insurance requirements as mandated by federal regulations.
- Normas legales: Los diferentes tipos de vehículos pueden estar sujetos a diferentes normas legales. Por ejemplo, los camiones comerciales están sujetos a regulaciones federales y leyes estatales, lo que puede afectar el proceso legal. Los accidentes náuticos, por otro lado, se rigen por el derecho marítimo, que puede diferir de las leyes estatales sobre lesiones personales.
- Statute of Limitations: The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim may vary depending on the type of vehicle involved in the accident. For example, in New Jersey, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim for a car accident is typically two years from the date of the accident. However, the statute of limitations for filing a bus accident claim can vary depending on whether the bus is operated by a government agency or private company.
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Car Accident Attorney
Sobo & Sobo’s accident attorneys provide free consultations to all NJ residents who are interested in discovering the value of their case, and never charge any fees unless the case settles, guaranteed. Schedule your free consultation today.
