New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyers Representing People Injured in Slip and Falls and Car Crashes
Have you or a family member suffered a serious injury in a New Jersey auto accident, workplace accident or slip and fall? The personal injury lawyers at Kanner & Pintaluga have decades of combined experience representing people who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. Our New Jersey attorneys are ready to assist in any way we can.
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What Should You Know About New Jersey Personal Injury Laws?
Nada puede arruinar más su vida y la de su familia como una emergencia médica inesperada. Las lesiones a menudo hacen que las personas se sientan vulnerables y abrumadas. La vida ya es bastante ocupada y difícil: verse obligado a hacer frente a problemas de salud graves añade una carga siempre desagradable.
El simple inconveniente de las lesiones no es el único problema que enfrentan las personas lesionadas en accidentes automovilísticos, accidentes laborales, resbalones y caídas y otros tipos de accidentes de responsabilidad local. También está la cuestión del dinero.
Many people in New Jersey have high deductibles or simply lack the necessary health care coverage to adequately pay for all the medical treatments and rehabilitation they may require after an accident.
¿Y por qué debería verse obligado a pagar por las lesiones que sufrió debido al descuido de otra persona?
La verdad fundamental es que no debería pagar por esas lesiones. La persona responsable y su compañía de seguros deben pagar la factura de todos los tratamientos médicos, salarios perdidos y el dolor y sufrimiento que haya sufrido debido a las lesiones que causó.
New Jersey Personal Injury Laws
- New Jersey has a Two-Year statute of limitations for personal injury cases, meaning you have two years after your injury to file a lawsuit against the negligent party that injured you and their insurance company.
- New Jersey is a No-Fault State, which means that after a motor vehicle accident, both drivers and/or all injured parties, may file claims and seek compensation from their own car insurance providers, regardless of fault.
- New Jersey uses a pure “modified comparative negligence” rule, specifically the 51% rule in personal injury cases. If you are partially at fault for the car crash, slip and fall or premises liability accident that caused your injuries, you can still seek compensation. However, the injured party can recover damages only if they are found to be 50% or less at fault for the accident. If the injured party is more than 50% at fault, they are barred from recovering any compensation.
- Types of compensation available to people in New Jersey who have been injured in a car crash or slip and fall include not only immediate medical bills but also future damages, such as the cost of having a home modified to accommodate someone who was disabled by an accident. Some of these other damages can include lost earning potential, future medical expenses, career retraining and more.
Auto Insurance for New Jersey Drivers
Auto insurance is mandatory in New Jersey, but the type and cost of that coverage can vary significantly. There are two types of policies that can be purchased, “Basic Policy” and “Standard Policy”. While both policies provide at least the minimum required amounts of insurance in New Jersey The “Standard Policy” is the type of policy chosen by most New Jersey drivers.
- The “Standard Policy” Minimum coverage requirements are:
- $25,000/$50,000 (per person/accident) in bodily injury coverage
- $25,000 in property damage per accident
- $25,000/$50,000 (per person/accident) in Uninsured /Underinsured Motorist coverage.
- Minimum PIP (No Fault) coverage $15,000 per person.
- The “Basic Policy” Minimum Coverage requirements are:
- Bodily Injury coverage not included but $10,000 coverage is available as an option.
- $5,000 in Property Damage Liability
- Minimum PIP (No Fault) coverage $15,000 per person.
New Jersey’s Dog Bite Laws
Unlike some states that adhere to the “one-bite” rule, New Jersey holds dog owners strictly liable for injuries their pets cause, regardless of whether the dog has shown any prior propensity to bite humans. This strict liability applies if the person bitten is in a public place or lawfully in a private place. However, if the injured person provoked the dog, they may have difficulty receiving full compensation due to New Jersey’s comparative negligence rule.
Why Choose Kanner & Pintaluga for Auto Accident, Slip and Fall and Other Personal Injury Cases in New Jersey?
We put your interests first and provide committed, client-oriented service. At Kanner & Pintaluga, we’re dedicated to pairing you with an experienced New Jersey personal injury attorney who will put your needs first and pursue the strategy that has the greatest likelihood of reaching a positive outcome. We don’t shy away from trials if the insurance company isn’t willing to reach a fair negotiated settlement and will aggressively pursue the maximum recovery you deserve.
Get Help with Your New Jersey Injury Case
The New Jersey personal injury lawyers at Kanner & Pintaluga have been in the personal injury business for many years. They’ve seen all types of personal injury cases and are highly familiar with the negotiating and legal strategies employed by insurance companies.
Nuestros abogados saben cómo contrarrestar estas tácticas, desarrollar casos minuciosamente detallados y presentar argumentos convincentes en nombre de nuestros clientes. Si la compañía de seguros se niega a llegar a un acuerdo por una cantidad justa, haremos todo lo que esté a nuestro alcance legal para probar su caso ante un juez y un jurado.
Call us at (800) 586-5555 to schedule your free initial consultation with a Kanner & Pintaluga personal injury lawyer in New Jersey.
Newark
972 Broad Street, Suite 300
Newark, NJ 07102
(800) 586-5555
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