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Car Accident Liability
Our Jersey City car accident lawyers can help you file a personal injury claim, investigate, gather evidence, and hold negligent parties responsible. If you live in the Jersey City area, call Bhatt Law Group for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.
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We proudly represent injured clients throughout New Jersey
Bhatt Law Group has experienced car accident attorneys in Jersey City who can help you navigate the complex maze of laws and rules dealing with liability and help you protect your rights to compensation for your injuries.
Our Jersey City car accident lawyers can help you file a personal injury claim, investigate, gather evidence, and hold negligent parties responsible. If you live in the Jersey City area, call Bhatt Law Group for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.
Liability and Negligence
Generally, proving car accident liability requires that you be able to show that another person or company was negligent and caused the crash in the first place. Negligence is a legal term that means a person is liable to you in a car accident because of the following elements:
- A person had a duty of reasonable care to you as a driver
- This individual acted unreasonably or failed to act in a way that a reasonably careful driver would have under the circumstances
- This person’s actions or failure to act breached the duty of reasonable care as a driver and caused your accident and injuries
- You suffered real harm because of the crash
New Jersey’s Comparative Negligence Scheme
The New Jersey legislature passed a comparative negligence statute that covers car accident claims and other personal injury matters. Comparative negligence is a legal term that is used to measure how much fault each person involved in a car crash contributed to or caused the accident. Under this statute, a person can only recover compensation from an accident if he or she is not more at fault for the crash than the others who are involved.
Simply put, you can only recover compensation for a car accident if you are no more than 50 percent at fault for the crash. Additionally, the amount a person may be able to recover is reduced by the percentage of fault he or she shares for the accident.
It can be difficult to prove that although you may have had some fault in an accident, you were not primarily at fault. The other drivers involved will also be trying to prove that they had less fault than you. Our NJ personal injury attorneys will help you gather evidence and prove that you deserve compensation in your case. We will work with car accident experts and medical professionals to prove your losses were not your fault.
Establishing car accident liability is often the farthest thing from people’s minds in the aftermath of an accident, as people have injuries, car damages, insurance filings, and other matters that they have to deal with immediately. However, the issue of liability is the key to being able to recover compensation for an accident if others were at fault.
Call Bhatt Law Group Today
Bhatt Law Group has been an advocate for people in New Jersey since 2006, and we have helped many clients file claims after car accidents. Our firm understands that establishing car accident liability requires extensive knowledge in gathering relevant evidence and using that evidence to prove others were at fault. We will work closely with you every step of the way, from preserving evidence immediately after your New Jersey car accident to filing a claim in court to working with insurance companies and adjusters, negotiating with the parties involved, and, if necessary, going to trial.
Contact Bhatt Law Group by calling (201) 798-8000 to talk to one of our Jersey City attorneys who will provide you with a free initial consultation. Do not hesitate to reach out to us today to take the timely steps necessary to pursue your claim.
Recent Settlements
$2,300,000 Settlement
Our client’s car was t-boned by a commercial vehicle. As a result, she required multiple lumbar spine surgeries. Bhatt Law Group immediately filed a lawsuit and retained experts. Prior to trial and after several depositions, we were able to obtain a settlement on behalf of our client.
$2,000,000 Settlement
Our client’s vehicle rolled over several times after being side-swiped by an 18 wheeler. This resulted in significant injuries to his neck and back. Client was unable to return to work because of his injuries. The insurance company contested the liability but after filing suit, serving discovery, and taking depositions, Bhatt Law Group was able to settle this case.
$1,750,000 Settlement
Our client was struck by a car that was attempting to make an illegal u-turn. This resulted in significant damage to our client’s car and he was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Our client required both back and knee surgery and physical therapy.
$1,300,000 Settlement
Our client was injured in a motor vehicle accident. As a result of the accident, our client sustained injuries to her spine.
$950,000 Settlement
Our client was injured when she was struck by a motor vehicle when crossing the street. As a result of the accident, our client sustained a fractured leg and injuries to her back. This was a difficult liability case but the settlement was obtained as a result of strong settlement negotiations.
$825,000 Settlement
Our client was injured when he slipped and fell on ice. As a result of the accident, our client sustained a broken ankle.
$375,000 Settlement
Our client was injured when he was rear-ended by a commercial vehicle in Jersey City. The liability insurance carrier argued low impact with minimal property damage and our client’s age to minimize the extent of his damages. As a result of the accident, our client sustained injuries to his neck and back resulting in multiple injections including a two level lumbar fusion and discectomy surgery. This settlement was the result of strategic preparation and strong settlement negotiations.
$100,000 Settlement
Our client was injured when she was involved in a motor vehicle accident in Maplewood. The claim had its complexities due to the claimant’s ongoing health issues, prior accident history and age. As a result of the subject accident, our client sustained an aggravation of injuries to her neck, back and right shoulder resulting in a one level discectomy with instrumentation. The bodily insurance carrier tendered its insured’s policy limits prior to the two year statute of limitations and without extensive litigation.
$75,000 Settlement
Multi-motor vehicle accident involving our client who suffered back injuries requiring injections.
* Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
Your Personal Injury Team
When someone’s negligence causes you or a loved one serious injury, you deserve justice. Our team of personal injury lawyers at Bhatt Law Group is here to help you obtain the maximum available compensation for your medical costs, lost income, and other losses. We’re dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured people throughout New Jersey.
Your Criminal Defense Team
When you’ve been charged with a crime or a traffic offense in New Jersey, you need a dedicated team of lawyers who will fight your charge aggressively. At Bhatt Law Group, our criminal defense team is made up of skilled and experienced trial attorneys, including a former prosecutor, who will work hard to get you the best possible outcome for your case.
Your Family Law Team
Domestic matters can be incredibly complicated and emotional. Our team of New Jersey family lawyers at Bhatt Law Group are dedicated to protecting your best interests in family law matters, from divorce to custody disputes to DYFS investigations. Let us help you through this challenging time in your life.
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Client Stories
Renee
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