An auto accident can instantly change the course of your life, bringing with it severe physical, emotional, and financial challenges. You may feel overwhelmed with insurance claims, medical expenses, repair costs, and ongoing pain and suffering. If another driver caused your crash, it can seem even more unfortunate and overwhelming.
Most people are not sure what to do next, especially amid all the other things they have to focus on after an accident. That is why you need an experienced auto accident attorney on your side. If you were seriously injured in an auto accident and another driver was at fault, you may be eligible to recover additional compensation for your medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more.
If you are in the Edison, New Jersey area and need somebody to help you navigate the process of pursuing compensation, look no further than Stark & Stark. Our auto accident lawyers have recovered multiple multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for clients injured in motor vehicle accidents throughout Middlesex County.
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New Jersey Fatal Auto Accidents Are On the Rise
According to the New Jersey State Police, in the first half of 2021, there were more than 300 fatal auto accidents. In a report from their Fatal Accident Investigation Unit, it was discovered that there has been a 9.5% increase in fatalities since 2020.
The leading cause of these fatal to near-fatal accidents is distracted driving. The National Highway Transportation Administration reported that 8.5% of all accident fatalities are caused by distracted driving.
Anything that can take your attention away from the road can be a serious danger to your safety and the safety of others. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are three main types of distractions:
- Visual: Taking your eyes off the road
- Manual: Taking your hands off the wheel
- Cognitive: Taking your mind off driving
Common distractions include eating and drinking while driving, talking to passengers, looking at the scenery, and cell phone use. In 2018, the New Jersey Department of Transportation found that 1,392 accidents were caused by cell phones. 1,015 of those accidents were due to handheld usage, while the remaining 377 were related to hands-free use.
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Are You Entitled to Auto Accident Compensation?
When you call Stark & Stark for a free-of-charge legal consultation, our Edison lawyers will review multiple elements of your crash to help determine if you may be eligible for compensation.
New Jersey is a “no-fault” state which means injured drivers are compensated for their initial medical treatment under their personal injury protection (“PIP”) insurance, regardless of which driver caused the accident.
However, to recover compensation for pain and suffering and additional losses, another driver must be at fault and your injuries must be severe enough to meet the eligibility requirements for filing an auto accident lawsuit.
Please see our Lawsuit Threshold Legal Guide for information on your ability to make a claim for non-economic losses, including pain and suffering. Injuries that may qualify include:
- Death
- Dismemberment
- Significant scarring and disfigurement
- Broken bones
- Loss of an unborn child
- Permanent injuries
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What Types of Compensation May I Be Entitled To After An Edison Auto Accident?
An Edison car accident lawsuit can help you recover compensation for a few different types of losses. These include:
- Medical expenses: Your personal insurance will cover some initial expenses, but a lawsuit may help recover additional compensation for your medical costs
- Lost wages: If your injury prevents you from working, you may be able to recover money to make up for your decrease in income
- Loss of future earning potential: An injury may prevent you from working indefinitely or require you to find a new job that is less physically taxing. You may be able to recover money for these financial losses
- Property damage: You will likely be able to receive compensation for the costs to replace or repair your damaged vehicle
- Pain and suffering: The ongoing pain and suffering and diminished quality of life that you may experience after being seriously injured in an Edison motor vehicle accident cannot be underestimated. While no amount of money can take this pain away from you, our auto accident attorneys can ensure you are fairly compensated
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Why You Need an Edison Auto Accident Lawyer
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you should contact Stark & Stark’s lawyers in the Edison area immediately. Laws surrounding auto accidents are becoming more and more complex and harder to navigate. Having an experienced motor vehicle accident attorney on your side can help ensure you receive the full amount of compensation that you may be eligible for.
Statistics show that injured auto accident victims who have a lawyer receive more than three times the amount of compensation than individuals who are not represented by a lawyer. One of our Edison auto accident attorneys can help investigate the cause of your crash, gather evidence in support of your claim, file all relevant paperwork, and negotiate with insurers on your behalf.
With Stark & Stark’s track record of success, insurers know that our personal injury lawyers will not back down until they have secured fair compensation for their clients.
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Why You Should Choose Stark & Stark
If you or a loved one were injured in an Edison auto accident, the Stark & Stark team will fight to make sure you recover all the benefits you may be entitled to.
Our motor vehicle lawyers have helped victims and their families obtain compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. To date, we have recovered millions of dollars for clients throughout New Jersey. While in most cases our personal injury attorneys are able to obtain cash settlements outside of the courtroom, our lawyers can represent you in trial if an insurer refuses to offer a fair settlement.
Stark & Stark can guide you and your family through each step of the litigation process. Our auto accident lawyers near Edison, New Jersey are fully supported by our motor vehicle accident practice area attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
To see if you may be eligible for compensation for an auto accident injury, contact Stark & Stark today for a free legal consultation.
