You should not have to face a compensation claim alone after a car accident, and you can get the help you need to build, file, and litigate your case against a negligent driver in Secaucus.
To prepare your car accident case, we can preserve important evidence, obtain the police report from local law enforcement, interview eyewitnesses, enlist the appropriate expert witnesses, collect all relevant medical records, and track all compensable damages. We can also explain how New Jersey’s no-fault approach to car accidents might affect your case and whether or not you need to have sustained a serious injury to sue for non-economic damages.
For a free case discussion with Agrapidis & Maroules, P.C., call our car accident lawyers at (201) 777-1111.
What Can a Secaucus Car Accident Lawyer Do for You?
There is so much our car accident lawyers can do for you throughout your compensation claim to improve your chances of a fast and fair financial recovery.
Preserve Evidence
One of the most important things our attorneys can do in the aftermath of a car crash is preserve evidence. We can obtain and review photos from the victim or other eyewitnesses, and we can also write and send spoliation letters to the appropriate parties to prevent evidence from being destroyed, whether intentionally or not.
We may send spoliation letters to the owners of surveillance systems near the accident location, as well as the negligent driver, regarding their vehicle black box data and other information.
Obtain the Police Report
We can also obtain the police report on your behalf and review it alongside you. The report will most likely come from the Secaucus Police Department and should be ready for retrieval within about 5 business days after the accident.
The police report can provide additional information you may not have known, especially if you were badly injured and needed immediate medical treatment or cannot remember much about the accident.
Interview Eyewitnesses
To prepare your case, our lawyers can speak with any eyewitnesses and record their statements. Eyewitnesses might give depositions during the discovery phase of a civil lawsuit and might testify in court if the case goes to trial. Eyewitness testimony can be especially useful when corroborated by physical and documentary evidence.
Quickly interviewing eyewitnesses is always important. Otherwise, their memories might fade over time.
Enlist Expert Witnesses
Car accident cases often benefit from expert witnesses. The experts we enlist will depend on the specifics of your injury and the accident.
For example, if you sustained a traumatic brain injury, we may have a neurologist testify about the consequences of such an injury and the realities of living with it. Expert witnesses can add significant support to car accident cases, so do not underestimate the value of including them.
Collect Medical Records
As you receive treatment for car accident injuries, we can collect medical records detailing your diagnosed injuries and treatment. With your permission, we can obtain medical records directly from providers and facilities so that you do not have to contact anyone yourself and can focus exclusively on healing.
Track Damages
With our lawyers’ help during your case, you may more accurately track damages from a recent car accident. We can keep a close eye on all of your medical expenses, lost wages, and other out-of-pocket costs you only incurred because of the negligent driver. We may track economic damages with bills and other documentary evidence to get the most accurate calculations.
We will also help you identify and track your non-economic damages, which are often harder for personal injury victims to document. Non-economic damages represent the pain, suffering, and other intangible harms from an accident, and one of the best ways to document them is to keep a journal and track changes in your quality of life.
Applying No-Fault Laws
Only New Jersey drivers who have the “no limitation on lawsuit” option for their personal injury protection insurance or those who have sustained a serious injury in an accident may file a lawsuit for extra damages, including non-economic damages.
We are very familiar with New Jersey’s no-fault rules for accidents and its serious injury threshold, and can determine how no-fault laws might impact your case and recovery.
Meet Filing Deadlines
New Jersey’s statute of limitations for motor vehicle accident lawsuits is 2 years. Most likely, the clock will begin to run the moment you are injured, but it could happen later. Operate under the assumption that you will only have 2 years from the date you were injured to sue, even if an exception to the statute of limitations might apply.
Handle the Discovery Phase
The discovery phase comes after you file a car accident lawsuit. During this stage, the plaintiff’s and defendant’s attorneys exchange evidence and may depose witnesses. Let us handle the discovery phase and prepare you for possible depositions so you make accurate statements and do not contradict yourself.
Negotiate Settlements
If the defense realizes you have an especially strong case as a result of the discovery phase, they may be ready to negotiate a settlement right away. This does not always happen, as some defendants are stubborn and take a long time to agree to a fair settlement.
In addition to negotiating settlements, we can help you decide whether or not to accept an offer based on the damages you have incurred to date and the damages you expect to incur in the future.
Go to Court if Necessary
Although car accident cases rarely go to court, they can if settlement negotiations fall through. Trials do not have to be overly intimidating for victims, especially when they have the support and guidance of an experienced attorney ready to advocate for them and their fair recovery.
Get Compensation After Your Car Accident in Secaucus
You can call Agrapidis & Maroules, P.C. at (201) 777-1111 to have our car accident lawyers evaluate your case for free.