Ocean Township Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal Injury Attorney in Ocean Township, NJ

After you sustain a serious injury from a car accident, you might consider taking legal action against the driver who caused the crash. However, New Jersey is a no-fault state. This means that to pursue damages after a car accident, your injury must meet certain requirements regarding its severity.

This is a complicated process to navigate, especially while managing the aftermath of a serious injury. The lawyers at Weisberg & Klauber, LLC, know that personal injury cases can take an emotional toll on the victims involved and their families. That’s why we offer straightforward and honest legal advice and guidance about how to proceed after you have been hurt. We assist individuals across New Jersey in first assessing whether their injury meets the tort threshold to recover compensation. If so, we will then pursue damages to compensate for your medical expenses, property damage, potentially lost wages, and pain and suffering. With offices in Ocean Township and New Brunswick, we provide representation across New Jersey.

The Personal Injury Representation We Provide

Our firm in New Jersey has special insight into these cases, having spent several years as an attorney for insurance companies in injury compensation cases. We have concluded significant personal injury cases that have resulted in tax-free, seven-figure awards for our clients, including:

• Car accidents — After you have suffered an injury in a motor vehicle accident, our firm can explain your legal options when seeking compensation. Our advice is sound, with the experience of an attorney who once worked on the other side of accident injury cases.
• Fatalities — If you had a loved one who died because of the negligence or misconduct of others, we will fight for your damages after a wrongful death.
• Unsafe property conditions — Whether it is falling merchandise displayed at a large retail shop or animal attacks — our firm has fought for damages in all kinds of premises liability cases.
• Slips, trips and falls — We also have the necessary skills to argue your case in any kind of premises liability scenario.

What Is The Tort Threshold?

As a no-fault state, car accident victims in New Jersey must first turn to their own coverage to seek compensation under their personal injury protection (PIP). This protection can compensate you for medical expenses and other out-of-pocket expenses, as your coverage allows. This compensation can offer much-needed financial relief. Unfortunately, it will not compensate you for pain and suffering.

Only those who suffered severe injuries may pursue damages against the at-fault driver that step beyond the state’s no-fault rules. Such injuries could include:

• Permanent or significant scarring or disfigurement
• Loss of a fetus
• Dismemberment
• Other permanent injuries

Family members may also pursue damages after a loved one dies from their injuries caused by the negligence of another. We can evaluate whether your injuries may qualify to pursue damages beyond the compensation your own insurance provides.

Unique Experience In Personal Injury Cases

Our attorneys have over three decades of experience and a firsthand understanding of how insurance companies approach and value personal injury cases. Attorney Klauber previously defended insurance companies and understands when settling could be in their favor.

We understand the significant duress you are currently under and that you just want to move forward with your life. Our combined knowledge and experience allow us to strengthen the position of your claim and uncover the maximum amount possible for your injuries.

Prioritizing Your Concerns Throughout A Challenging Time

Many people who suffered a serious injury are navigating through the legal system for the first time and, as a result, have many questions.

With over three decades of combined experience, the attorneys at Weisberg & Klauber, LLC, can provide sound and knowledgeable guidance to your case. To address several concerns you may have immediately, here are some of our most frequently asked questions:

FAQs

How Much Will This Cost Me?

We offer free initial consultations for personal injury cases, where we discuss your case and expectations for it. We also operate on a contingency fee basis. Unless we successfully recover compensation for you, you will not pay.

One exception to this is that you are responsible for the costs associated with the case. This could include fees associated with hiring an outside expert, like a reconstructionist for motor vehicle crashes. We typically remove this amount from your settlement. We will always check with you first to approve such costs and ultimately, you will need to evaluate the costs and potential benefits of such elements.

What Should I Do After A Car Accident?

While the moments following a car accident can be a blur, important steps to take include:

• Taking photos: If possible, take photos of the accident scene. This can help assert the cause of the crash and serve as key documentation in the case.
• Taking notes: Also, if possible, collect contact information from the other driver and any witnesses at the scene. Take notes following the accident while your memory is fresh on anything you can recall that you think may be important.
• Calling an attorney: Seeking medical attention should be your first course of action. Once the extent of your injuries is known, a lawyer can help evaluate whether you may pursue damages.

Once we are involved, we will assist in determining the necessary next steps for your case.

What If I Am Partially Responsible?

New Jersey uses comparative negligence. If your own negligence contributed to the accident, the damages you receive will be reduced. For example, if you were 10% at fault while the other driver was 90% at fault, you are eligible to receive 90% of the available damages. An attorney can assist in navigating through New Jersey’s no-fault and comparative negligence rules following an accident.

Get Experienced Insight On Your Side Of The Courtroom

New Jersey law following car accidents can be complex to navigate and apply to your own situation. Following a serious injury, our lawyers can determine an optimal path forward for you. Call Weisberg & Klauber, LLC, to schedule a free initial consultation with our personal injury lawyers. Contact our firm at 732-517-1199.

For personal injury cases, we work on a contingency fee basis. For more information, send our firm an email.