You might be wondering if you can file a claim if you were recently injured. The answer is yes, if you can identify the responsible party, which is the first step when filing a personal injury claim.
This responsible party is usually the individual or individuals who caused your accident. Continue reading to learn more about who is responsible in a New Jersey car accident below.
If you need the assistance of a NJ injury lawyer, Brandon J. Broderick would be pleased to assist you. We specialize in personal injury cases of all types. Call us today for a free consultation.
Finding The Party Liable For Your Accident
Your car accident lawyer will be able to put together a narrative to prove that the accident was not your fault based on the evidence gathered from the accident scene, and instead, caused by another party.
Evidence could be video footage, photos taken from the scene, eye witness statements or police reports. Images of the car crash would show the positions of the vehicles, the skid marks, and injuries to determine what happened. If there is video footage, the specific case can be identified.
You must find sufficient evidence against the alleged liable party to establish that they are accountable for your damages.
Collecting Compensation From The Liable Party
The party is liable for any damages they caused you. It may be the driver of the vehicle that crashed into yours, the owner of the property where you slipped and fell, or the owner of the dog that bit you. Although they are accountable for your losses, they won't personally pay you damages. Compensation is paid out by insurance.
Insurance companies do not pay you any money, but with the assistance of an experienced attorney, you can increase your chances of fair compensation for your losses.
Give Us A Call Today If You've Been Injured in a Car Accident
Do not hesitate to call our New Jersey offices if you've been injured in a car accident and you believe another party is responsible. It's important to call immediately, so we can help in gathering evidence and putting together a strong case to support your claims. Even if you are reasonably certain of the responsible party's identity, you cannot file a claim without supporting evidence.
According to the personal injury statute of limitations for New Jersey, you have a two year deadline to bring forth a claim.
Call us today to schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers at Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law.