Be proactive about your compensation claim after an accident with an 18-wheeler, and let our lawyers determine liability, calculate damages, and file your case before New Jersey’s personal injury statute of limitations expires.
Right after an accident, call 911, get assessed for injury, and take pictures. This helps us when building your case and gathering evidence. The truck driver, truck owner, or even truck manufacturer might be liable. Whoever is at fault can ultimately cover all medical bills and lost wages, as well as damages for pain and suffering.
Call (201) 777-111 and discuss your case for free with the truck accident lawyers of Agrapidis & Maroules, P.C. today.
Do I Have a Case After My Truck Accident in New Jersey?
We confirm whether you have a case after a truck accident by learning more about the other driver’s negligent conduct, your injuries, and the accident in general.
Was Another Driver Negligent?
Whether or not you have a case depends on why the accident happened. Liability arises from a breach of the duty of care one party owes to another. When driving, truckers might breach their duty of care by speeding, changing lanes without checking blind spots, or driving too long without resting.
Were You Injured?
You most likely have a case if you were injured due to someone else’s negligence. We need to prove that the negligent act caused your injury, and hospital records from immediately after the accident can help us do so.
New Jersey drivers who have the “limitation on lawsuit” option for their car insurance must sustain a serious injury to sue for any car or truck accident. The following are all serious injuries in New Jersey:
- Death
- Dismemberment
- Significant disfigurement or scarring
- Displaced fractures
- Loss of a fetus
- Other permanent injuries
Did You Contribute to the Accident?
The comparative fault law in New Jersey lets you sue if you contribute to an accident, provided your liability is not greater than the defendant’s. Even if contributing to the crash does not block you from suing, it can lower the damages you receive proportionally to your contribution. Avoid apologizing at the scene or admitting liability to the other driver to minimize the impact on your recovery.
FAQs About Truck Accidents and Truck Accident Lawsuits
What Can I Do to Help My Truck Accident Case?
To help your case, call the police, speak with eyewitnesses, take pictures, and get medical attention for any injuries sustained during the truck accident.
Can I Sue for Any Truck Accident in New Jersey?
Drivers in New Jersey either have the “limitation on lawsuit” option for their personal injury protection (PIP) insurance or the “no limitation on lawsuit” option. If you have the limitation on lawsuit option, you may only sue after suffering a serious injury. If you have the no limitation option, you do not have to meet an injury threshold to sue for non-economic damages.
Who Is Liable for My Recent Truck Accident in New Jersey?
The truck driver, the company that owns the truck and employs the driver, the truck manufacturer, or possibly another driver on the road could be liable for your accident. Do not assume you know the cause until our truck accident lawyers investigate further.
Can I Recover All Medical Bills After a Truck Accident?
Truck accident lawsuits can cover all hospital bills, including future medical expenses. We can prove your need for future medical damages using medical expert statements.
Can I Recover All Lost Wages After a Truck Accident?
You can also recover all lost wages you incurred from being unable to return to work, whether your inability to work is temporary or your earning capacity has been permanently affected after a truck accident.
Can I Get Pain and Suffering for Truck Accident Injuries?
PIP does not pay for pain and suffering, so you may only get non-economic damages for truck accident injuries if you qualify to file a lawsuit based on the type of personal injury protection insurance you have in New Jersey and the severity of your injury.
Can I File a Lawsuit if I Contributed to a Truck Accident in Teaneck, NJ?
Contributing to a truck accident only bars you from getting damages if your negligence is greater than the defendant’s. Otherwise, you may still sue, but your damages will be proportionally reduced based on your contribution.
What if I Wait Too Long to Sue After an Accident with an 18-Wheeler?
Waiting too long to sue after an accident with an 18-wheeler could bar you from getting any compensation if you miss the 2-year personal injury statute of limitations in New Jersey.
What Happens During Settlement Talks for Truck Accidents?
During settlement conversations for truck accidents, our attorneys can negotiate with the other side, reject bad settlement offers, and leverage especially convincing evidence, such as eyewitness statements and accurate medical records.
Can I Change My Mind After Accepting a Truck Accident Settlement?
Once a settlement agreement has been signed, you cannot amend it. Do not regret settling your case, and only accept an offer our lawyers have deemed fair based on your damages.
How Can Expert Testimony Help My Truck Accident Case?
Mental health experts can testify about your quality of life, vocational experts can testify about future reduced earning capacity and lost wages, medical experts can testify about your injuries and treatment, and even accident reconstruction experts can testify about the crash’s circumstances.
How Can My Testimony Help My Truck Accident Case?
By testifying, you can provide an eyewitness account of the accident and the truck driver’s negligence. You can also testify about any pain and suffering you have endured to recover more for those damages.
Get Compensation for All Truck Accident Damages in Teaneck, NJ
Call (201) 777-111 for help with your case from Agrapidis & Maroules, P.C. and to schedule a free case assessment with our truck accident lawyers.