Witness statements, video footage, and medical records are all important evidence in personal injury lawsuits, evidence that our lawyers can gather for victims. We can then use that evidence to get the economic and non-economic damages you need, whether compensation comes from a jury award or a negotiated settlement.
Let us review your case as soon as possible, as New Jersey only allows plaintiffs two years to sue. We can track your damages immediately, monitoring medical expenses, lost wages, and intangible losses such as pain and suffering. There are no caps on compensatory damages in New Jersey, meaning you can recover all losses from a personal injury lawsuit.
Get a free, confidential case evaluation from the personal injury lawyers of Agrapidis & Maroules, P.C. by calling (201) 777-1111 today.
What Evidence Can My Harrison Personal Injury Lawyer Gather?
Our attorneys can get all relevant evidence for your lawsuit, like video footage, witness statements, and more.
Witness Statements
Tell us if you got eyewitnesses’ contact information at the accident scene. If you did not, we may learn it from the police report, if one exists. We can use other methods to identify and track down witnesses, so do not assume statements are unavailable.
We will interview witnesses to preserve their memories and accounts. They may end up testifying if your lawsuit goes to trial, and the evidence they give might tip the scales in your favor.
Victims are also witnesses. Even if you settle out of court or do not testify for other reasons, we may prepare you to talk about the accident and the defendant’s negligence on the stand.
Video Footage
Video footage exists of many accidents. Security cameras and surveillance systems are common and may film car crashes, premises liability incidents, and other events. In slip and fall claims, negligent parties may own relevant footage. We can use a lawsuit to compel them to preserve footage.
In addition to videos, we will review any photos you took, as well as pictures we get from eyewitnesses or the police. Do not delete any pictures before sending them to our attorneys, even if they seem too blurry or unhelpful.
Medical Records
You build medical records by going to the hospital, an urgent care facility, or seeking other appropriate treatment, and our attorneys can compile those medical records for you. After you give consent, we can request records from physicians. We can organize medical records to show a clear timeline of your injuries, physical recovery, and necessary treatment.
What Damages Can My Injury Attorney Recover on My Behalf?
New Jersey does not cap economic or non-economic damages, both of which we can help you get from a personal injury lawsuit.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are any concrete expenses you incur because of the defendant’s negligence. Medical damages are often the most concerning, though lost wages might be extreme for victims who suffer permanent or long-lasting injuries.
Hospital and other medical bills prove damages, as do income records. Tell us about any new expenses since an accident, like if you had to hire childcare because of a bad back injury. You should not have to cover any charges due to someone else’s negligent or reckless conduct, so report all expenses to us.
Non-Economic Damages
Our personal injury lawyers can also get non-economic damages on your behalf. Chronic pain, depression, emotional distress, and mental anguish are just some of the intangible damages you may recover.
Non-economic damages are subjective, which makes your testimony important evidence. Testimony from mental health experts can explain diagnoses of anxiety or depression because of an injury, helping us prove non-economic damages.
When Should I Get a Personal Injury Lawyer in Harrison?
If an accident leaves you injured in Harrison, you should speak to our attorneys. We can determine if you have a claim and, if so, ensure that you file it within the allotted statute of limitations.
Collisions, falls, or other incidents that seem entirely accidental might be someone else’s fault. The sooner you contact our attorneys after suffering an injury, the more evidence may be readily available. We can quickly preserve evidence and analyze it to determine liability.
New Jersey generally gives injury plaintiffs two years to file lawsuits, generally. Victims who do not discover their injuries immediately, are injured as minors, are injured by non-resident defendants who leave the state, or meet other criteria may see the statute of limitations “tolled.” Tolling of the statute of limitations pauses the countdown, potentially giving you longer than two years to sue.
Never assume that your case meets any tolling exceptions, as missing your filing deadline would bar you from getting any compensation from a lawsuit.
How Should My Injury Lawyer Handle Settlement Negotiations?
Your injury attorney should approach settlement negotiations knowing your deserved compensation and with a plan to obtain it.
Many lawsuits settle out of court with no need for a trial. The settlement agreement you sign should favor you, and we will reject any lowball offers. We can use our most compelling evidence as leverage in settlement negotiations, such as witness statements or security camera footage.
Your lawyer should not settle too quickly, as initial offers are generally low. Your lawyer should also not let settlement negotiations drag on for too long, unnecessarily delaying your access to compensation.
If settlement negotiations stall, we may go to court. We will prepare you for what to expect from a trial, which the defendant might want to avoid at all costs. In response to our decision to stop negotiations, we may get a sizeable offer worth accepting.
Regardless, we can advocate for your fair recovery in a personal injury settlement or claim it from a jury award at trial.
Call Our Attorneys in Harrison to Discuss Your Injury Case
Call our personal injury lawyers at (201) 777-1111 for help from Agrapidis & Maroules, P.C. today.