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Injured in a Teaneck car crash?
A Teaneck car accident lawyer can represent you throughout the claim process and fight for your right to financial compensation.
O’Cathain Law Group’s Personal Injury Law Department has built its practice on the principle of serving clients with compassion and a steadfast commitment to being available (in fact, we offer an after-hours answering service and a dedicated personal injury law team).
The legal process for recovering compensation for personal injuries can be complex. Our personal injury law attorneys provide you with the simplicity and clarity you need to navigate your case, helping you move forward after a crash.
Many factors can contribute to auto accidents.
Our car collision attorneys in Teaneck can help clients who suffer injuries when the other driver committed irresponsible acts, including:
During an initial free car accident consultation, we listen to your account of the crash and review available evidence to investigate any problems.
Our personal injury law lawyers can gather information from police reports, visual evidence, and witness testimony to explain how the other driver was at fault.
And it’s all at no cost to you– we’re only paid our fees if we recover money for you through settlement or trial.
The next step in your case is to file a civil lawsuit to pursue compensation for all damages from the car accident. The lawsuit will explain how the defendant is liable for causing the crash and make a claim for damages.
In New Jersey, the deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit after a motor vehicle accident is two years from the date of the crash as outlined in New Jersey Statutes § 2A:14-2. A personal injury lawyer from our team can help you pursue a claim within the applicable deadline for your injuries from a car collision in Teaneck.
Damages and compensation recovered are unique to each auto wreck case, based on the type of injury suffered and other personal circumstances. Besides the severity of an injury, additional factors that can impact the compensation amount include:
Damages you can claim include pain and suffering from the crash, medical expenses, and lost wages and loss of earning ability.
If the case does not settle, the jury will determine the liability of the driver accused of causing the car wreck and then decide an award of damages.
If the jury finds that you are partly at fault, the award of damages will later be reduced by the judge based on the percentage of your fault as long as you are not more that 50% at fault.
This is set out in NJSA § 2A:15-5.1.
If your fault is greater than 50%, then you will not get an award of damages.
We help clients in complex cases involving comparative fault by identifying trial risks, negotiating fair settlements, and advocating in court when necessary.
Your motor vehicle collision injury claim deserves experienced and compassionate legal representation. O’Cathain Law Group Personal Injury Law Department can guide you throughout your case, utilizing our strategic litigation practice. Contact us to schedule a free case evaluation with a Teaneck car accident lawyer.