North Bergen Car Accident Lawyer
After a severe car accident, you and your family need to focus on healing and moving forward with your lives. The stress of medical bills, lost wages, and other damages should not force you into accepting an insurance company settlement that does not cover your losses.
At the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C., our attorneys have more than ninety years of combined legal experience fighting for car accident victims. We can help you achieve fair compensation, justice, and a sense of closure in your car accident claim.
Contact the North Bergen car accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C. for your complimentary claim review and consultation. Our attorneys are:
- Skilled negotiators and litigators;
- Aggressive advocates for the injured; and
- Successful at obtaining millions in compensation for our clients.
At the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C., there are no upfront costs or fees for our representation. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid when we secure compensation on your behalf.
How Can Our Attorneys Help With Your Case?
There are several benefits to retaining the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C., to handle your car accident claim. Our North Bergen car accident attorneys represent your best interests and goals when negotiating with any insurance company. We protect you and fight tirelessly to ensure you receive the full value of your claim.
The Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C. has decades of experience defending our clients against insurance company tactics to lower your settlement amount. This includes building a trial-ready case to prove liability for your injuries. Proving liability is often tricky as negligent parties rarely want to accept blame for their actions.
Building a car accident claim takes legal knowledge, skills, and resources. The process includes:
- Hiring and consulting needed experts;
- Evaluating your medical records;
- Assessing your total losses;
- Gathering accident evidence and interviewing witnesses; and
- Filing any necessary court documents.
While most car accident claims settle outside of court, the North Bergen personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C. will take your case to trial, if appropriate. Contact our office to schedule your claim review today and have your most pressing legal questions answered.
Car Accidents are Common in New Jersey
Car accidents happen every day regardless of driver safety precautions, smart vehicles, and state traffic laws. Most car accidents occur due to distracted driving like cell phone use and texting while driving. Other causes of car accidents include, but are not limited to:
- Speeding;
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
- Driving too fast for weather conditions;
- Aggressive driving; and
- Drowsy driving.
Maintaining focus while driving would prevent the majority of car accidents.
Types of Car Accidents
The most commonly cited type of accident is the rear-end collision. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, or NHTSA, found most rear-end crashes were due to a distracted driver.
Regularly reported car accident configurations also include::
- Side-swipe accidents;
- Head-on collisions;
- Single-car crashes;
- Multiple-car pile-ups;
- Rollover accidents; and
- T-bone crashes.
The most deadly of these is the T-bone crash and the head-on collision.
Steps to Take After a Car Accident
There are steps a victim can take after any type of car accident to protect their legal rights and ensure their medical well-being. These are as follows:
- Move out of the way of danger;
- Call for police and medical assistance;
- File a police report;
- Exchange driver and witness contact information;
- If possible, take pictures of the accident scene and damage;
- Get immediate medical care; and
- Call an experienced North Bergen car accident lawyer.
At the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C., our accident attorneys can assist you with collecting any additional information needed to help build your car accident claim. Do not make any recorded statements or sign any settlement documents from the insurance company until you talk to an attorney at our office. You could sign away your right to further compensation.
Contact a Car Crash Lawyer Today
Call the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C. at your earliest convenience. We have the experience necessary to ensure you receive the compensation and closure you deserve for your car accident injuries.