The statistics are stark: according to NJ.gov, in 2024 Bergen County, New Jersey, 25,367 car accidents, a huge increase from the pandemic year of 2020, which saw less than 20,000.
If you’re the victim of a car accident in Bergen County, here are some things you need to know to do after the crash:
- Get medical attention if you are in pain. Remember that adrenaline can hide the pain and soft tissue pain often does not kick in until later. If the pain kicks in, go to an urgent care or the emergency room. Consult with a Hackensack car accident lawyer if you then need a recommendation for doctors who know how to properly bill for injuries from car accidents. That will get you the treatment you need and avoid you from getting medical bills in the mail that threaten colllections.
- Take photos and videos of the property damage. Insurance companies look at the property damage to the cars when estimating your chances of winning at trial. One car might have very little damage while the other car might have a lot of damage. Sometimes both cars are badly damage. Other times, both cars have small dents. All of this is important for your lawyer to evaluate your case down the road.
- Take photos and videos of any cuts or bruises. Most car accident injuries are internal injuries, such as herniated discs, torn rotator cuffs, torn meniscus, that can only be seen on MRIs. But proof of cuts and bruises help tell your story to a jury.
- Get the case number for the police report. Police reports take a few days. With the case number, you can download most police reports in New Jersey after a few days. Your Hackensack personal injury lawyer can do this for you if needed.
- Have your own car insurance information available. Your Hackensack personal injury lawyer is going to want to see your insurance information. The most important insurance document is your declaration page. That is summary of your insurance coverage. It will tell your Hackensack personal injury lawyer what coverage you have for your medical bills and what coverage you have if the negligent driver had a small policy,
- Consult with a Personal Injury Law lawyer from O’Cathain Law Group Personal Injury Law Department. The personal injury consultation is 100% free, and if you have injuries and pain from the car accident, we’ll help you file a lawsuit against the their insurance company for the other drivers to get you money to compensate you for your injuries. You’ll be assigned a personal injury law team, including a dedicated personal injury law paralegal. The best part is we collect no money for fees until you see money first get no money unless you get money.
Now, don’t worry if you can’t get any of this, at all, there’s where your personal injury law team from O’Cathain Law Group comes into play. We’ll work with you to get what we need to make your lawsuit a success. We have a history of experience and accomplishments, check out our Verdicts & Settlements.
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