Negligence is a top cause of injury, and most likely makes someone else liable for your damages. We can quickly confirm if you have a case, what the filing deadline is, and how much compensation you deserve, and help you seek it.
To help you sue for a personal injury, we need to know who is liable. We determine liability by interviewing witnesses, reviewing police reports, analyzing video footage, and asking you questions about the accident. We also calculate your damages, request relief from them on your behalf, and ultimately recover those damages by refusing to accept a subpar settlement offer from the defense.
For a free case evaluation, call Agrapidis & Maroules, P.C. at (201) 777-1111 to talk to our personal injury lawyers.
Why Should You Get a Personal Injury Lawyer?
By turning to an experienced personal injury lawyer for help after an accident, you can learn the true value of your case and may have a greater chance of recovering it.
To See if You Have a Case
We can see whether or not you have a case after learning more about the accident that injured you. Tell us who was involved, what behavior they exhibited, and the sequence of events as best as you can remember. We can talk to other eyewitnesses to get more context as well.
To Know the Value of Your Case
You should also get a lawyer to determine the value of your case. Otherwise, you might think you deserve less compensation than you do, and are at a greater risk of signing a bad settlement offer.
To File on Time
Having our personal injury lawyers in your corner can also ensure you file the case within New Jersey’s 2-year statute of limitations. We can write the complaint that kick-starts the lawsuit and submit it to the court. We can also see whether a tolling exception to the statute of limitations applies that paused the countdown, giving you more time to file.
FAQs About Personal Injury Cases
Can You Sue for Personal Injury if You Have a Pre-Existing Condition?
You may still sue for damages if you have a pre-existing condition or injury and recently sustained another injury due to negligence. To prove the previous injury is unrelated to the current one, we can use your medical records and statements from physicians.
Can You Sue for Personal Injury if You Do Not Know Who Is Liable?
You cannot sue for damages until you identify who is ultimately liable for your injuries, which our lawyers can help accomplish when investigating your case by interviewing witnesses and reviewing video footage.
Can You Sue for Personal Injury without Medical Records?
You need medical records to sue for personal injury and prove you were harmed. You should go to the hospital as soon as you feel hurt or notice injuries, preferably right after the incident, to catch internal or underlying injuries.
What if You Miss Doctor Appointments During Your Personal Injury Case?
If you miss doctor appointments during your personal injury case, gaps might form in your medical records. These gaps create room for the opposing side to question how, where, and when you were injured, which could weaken your case.
What if You Miss the Filing Deadline for a Personal Injury Case?
Failing to file your lawsuit within 2 years of the accident may prevent you from ever receiving any compensation.
How Do Medical Records Prove a Personal Injury?
Medical records can contain X-rays, results from diagnostic tests, physical evaluations, and neurological assessments, prescription medications, documentation of extended hospital stays, surgical reports, and other information that definitively proves your specific injury and required care.
How Do Income Records Prove Lost Wages from a Personal Injury?
Income records help us establish your pre-injury wages, which we can then use to estimate the income you have missed out on while unable to work after an accident. Vocational experts may testify to support our assessment of lost wages or reduced earning capacity.
How Does Victim Testimony Prove Pain and Suffering from a Personal Injury?
Testifying is your chance to speak at length about all the non-economic damages you have incurred from a personal injury, from mental suffering to physical pain, so the jury can better quantify these damages and award you a fair amount.
What Happens if You Share Fault for a Personal Injury in New Jersey?
Sharing fault does not necessarily block you from filing a personal injury lawsuit in New Jersey, unless you are more at fault than the other party involved. As long as that is not the case, you can sue, but damages will be reduced according to your involvement.
Can a Lawyer Get Evidence for Your Personal Injury Case?
Our attorneys can gather all the evidence you need for your personal injury case by locating and interviewing eyewitnesses, requesting footage from nearby security cameras, and collecting photos from all potential sources, including you, other eyewitnesses, and the police.
Can a Lawyer Negotiate a Fair Personal Injury Settlement?
Our attorneys can negotiate a fair personal injury settlement on your behalf so you get the damages you need as soon as possible, without going to court, which many seriously injured plaintiffs want to avoid.
What Are the Different Types of Personal Injury Settlement?
Structured and lump sum settlements are both common in personal injury cases. Structured settlements are paid in installments over months or years, while lump-sum settlements are paid in a single payment.
Can a Lawyer Prove Your Case at Trial?
Some cases go all the way to trial, and our lawyers can prepare for this from the beginning with the type of case we build. To prove your case at trial, we must convince the jury that the defendant is more likely than not at fault and liable for the accident.
For Help with Your Fairview Personal Injury Case, Call Us Today
Schedule a free case review from Agrapidis & Maroules, P.C. when you call our personal injury lawyers at (201) 777-1111.