Auto accidents are extremely common and can be life-changing. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, there were almost 7 million motor vehicle accidents in the United States in 2019. The accident itself can be the first step in a long and stressful process of undergoing medical treatment, filing an insurance claim, repairing your vehicle, determining who may be at fault, and recovering the compensation you need to heal and move forward.
At Stark & Stark, our auto accident injury lawyers have fought for the rights of motor vehicle accident victims for more than 80 years. To date, we have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of victims in the same difficult situation that you may find yourself currently in.
If you or a loved one were injured in an auto accident, contact our Burlington County office in Marlton for a free legal consultation. Our car accident lawyers can review the details of your case to see if you may be eligible for compensation.
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What Causes Auto Accidents in Burlington County?
According to data by the New Jersey State Police, there were 40 fatal auto accidents in Burlington County in 2020. One of the most common causes of car accidents in New Jersey and throughout the United States is distracted driving. Distracted driving includes anything that causes you to take your attention away from the road, like eating or using your phone while driving. According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1,392 accidents in 2019 were caused by cell phone usage.
Other common causes of car accidents include:
- Bad weather or poor visibility
- Road debris or damage
- Drunk or impaired drivers
- Animals in the road
Types of Compensation Available After a Burlington County Auto Accident
No amount of money can undo the long-lasting effects of a car crash but it may ease the financial burden that many car accident victims face. If another driver caused your accident, you may be able to recover additional compensation for your losses beyond what your personal insurance covers.
The expenses and losses you may be compensated for include:
- Medical bills: This can include any medical bills you have now as well as anticipated costs of future medical treatment.
- Property damage: In most cases, you will be able to recover compensation to repair or replace your damaged vehicle.
- Lost wages: If you lost time at work due to your accident, you may be able to recover money for your lost wages.
- Loss of future earning potential: Severe injuries may prevent you from being able to work again or require that you find a different job that is not as physically straining. You may be able to recover funds if you lose your job or have to take a job that pays less.
- Pain and suffering: While it is difficult to put a number to the pain and suffering you may have endured after a crash, our Burlington County auto accident lawyers will fight to ensure you receive a settlement or verdict that fairly compensates you for this life-altering loss.
Am I Eligible to File an Auto Accident Lawsuit?
New Jersey is a no-fault state. This means that regardless of who may be at fault, injured drivers are compensated for their medical bills up until a certain amount under their injury protection insurance, or “PIP.” However, if another driver was at fault for your accident, you may be able to obtain additional compensation by filing a car accident lawsuit.
Since every accident is different, it is best to consult one of our experienced car accident attorneys who can review the details of your accident and recommend the next best steps for you to take.
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How a Burlington County Auto Accident Law Firm Can Help You
After a car accident, you may be feeling overwhelmed navigating the insurance claim process, healing from unexpected injuries, and paying expensive medical bills. We can help.
Stark & Stark’s personal injury lawyers have decades of experience handling auto accidents and can pursue compensation on your behalf while you recover. Some of the steps our staff will take to handle your auto accident claim include:
- Reviewing the limits of your insurance policy
- Gathering necessary evidence from the scene of the accident
- Interviewing key witnesses
- Consulting medical and investigative experts to build your case
- Investigating the at-fault driver
- Negotiating with insurers to recover the maximum compensation you may be entitled to
- Taking your case to trial when it is the appropriate solution
While it is impossible to guarantee outcomes, research from the Insurance Research Council shows that people who hire a personal injury attorney after being injured in a motor vehicle accident receive more than three times the compensation on average than those who do not have a lawyer. However, hiring an experienced and knowledgeable attorney is key.
Why Choose Stark & Stark’s Auto Accident Lawyers?
If you were injured in a Burlington County car crash, our personal injury law firm is ready to fight for the compensation you may be entitled to.
Stark & Stark’s car accident lawyers have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of injured victims in New Jersey. This includes $3.7 million for an injured limo passenger who was involved in a Burlington County motor vehicle accident. Our attorneys have the knowledge and experience needed to take on the insurance companies so you can focus on your recovery. If an insurer will not offer an amount that fairly compensates you for your losses, our lawyers are ready to take your case to trial.
We understand many are not prepared to take on additional legal expenses after an accident, which is why our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. This means that you do not have to pay any upfront legal fees—you will only pay us if we recover compensation for you.
To see if you may be eligible for compensation after being injured in a Burlington County auto accident, contact our Stark & Stark personal injury attorneys today for a free legal consultation.
