Car accidents can be frightening and traumatic, especially if you are injured in the accident. You might be forced to miss time from work due to your injury, and you could be left wondering how you will pay for your medical bills. If the accident was caused by another driver, you might be entitled to compensation. An experienced Cherry Hill personal injury attorney can help you navigate the legal landscape and recover the compensation to which you are entitled. Contact the law office of Aronberg, Kouser, Snyder & Lindemann, P.A. today to let us go to work for you.
Why Choose Us?
Our law firm is not your typical corporate, personal injury firm. When you hire us, you won’t become just another case number. When you work with us, you get:
- Our caring and compassionate attorneys truly care about our clients, so you can expect a level of personal service and attention that other large firms cannot match.
- A team that will take the time to get to know you and understand exactly how your injuries affect your daily life.
- Attorneys who will fight tirelessly and aggressively to make sure you get every penny to which you are entitled, and even though we negotiate a settlement in many of our cases, we prepare each one as though it will go to trial.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, then contact the law office of Aronberg, Kouser, Snyder & Lindemann, P.A. today.
Types Of Injuries Sustained In Car Accidents
Injuries resulting from a car accident can be severe, and they can leave lasting effects for the rest of your life. Even seemingly minor injuries can cause problems for quite some time. Some types of injuries that occur frequently in car crashes include:
- Broken bones
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Head injuries
- Soft tissue damage
- Nerve damage
- Spinal injuries
- Concussion
- Whiplash
- Traumatic brain injuries
Remember that you often cannot tell the extent of a person’s injuries simply from looking at the amount of damage sustained by their vehicle. Even low-speed crashes can result in serious injuries, even though it may appear that the vehicle does not have much damage. If you are injured in an accident, you should seek immediate medical attention so that a medical professional can properly assess your injuries.
Proving Your Car Accident Case
Most car accident cases are proven on the basis of negligence by the other driver. To prove negligence, there are a few elements that are required. First, you must prove that the other driver owed you a duty of care to act as a reasonable person would in a similar situation. This element is easily proven because every driver who operates a vehicle on the roadway owes other drivers this duty of care. Next, you must show that the other driver breached this duty. In other words, they were not acting as a reasonable person would be expected to act in a similar situation.
This breach of duty could be due to speeding, reckless driving, texting while driving, talking on the phone, driving under the influence, or many other things. Physical evidence is usually needed to prove this element. Evidence could include witness testimony, video footage, accident investigation analysis, police reports, or other items.
Finally, you must prove that you incurred some damage or sustained some injury and that the injury was directly caused by the other driver’s breach of duty. Evidence used to prove these facts typically includes medical records, doctors’ reports, and expert testimony. If all these elements are proven, you will likely be successful with your claim.
What Happens If I Am Partially At Fault?
Many people wonder what will happen to their case if the other driver is not totally at fault. Perhaps you were partially at fault for the accident as well. New Jersey has a comparative negligence law (N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-5.1). This means that the responsibility for the accident is assigned based on each driver’s portion of fault. Your recovery may be reduced by your amount of fault.
For instance, suppose your damages in a car accident case were $10,000. However, you were found to be 20% at fault for the accident. This means that your damages may be reduced by $2,000, although you could still recover $8,000 from the other driver who was 80% at fault. As a general rule, you cannot recover damages from someone whose portion of fault was less than your own.
What To Do Immediately After An Accident
If you are involved in a car accident, there are some steps you should take immediately afterward. First and foremost, check yourself and other passengers for injuries. If immediate medical care is needed, call 911 or ask a bystander to call for help. In most cases, you will need to notify the police so they can create a police report. Exchange information with the other driver. Obtain their name, address, phone number, tag number, and insurance information. If they refuse to give it to you, wait until the police arrive.
If there are any witnesses, get their contact information as well. Their testimony might be needed later in the claims process. Once the police arrive, get the officer’s name and badge number. This will come in handy when you need to obtain a copy of the police report. Go ahead and notify your insurance company of the accident, even if you believe you were not at fault. Once the dust has settled, be sure you follow your healthcare provider’s prescribed treatment for any injuries you sustained. Additionally, you should contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. An experienced car accident attorney can help evaluate your claim and advise you on the proper next steps in the claims process.
Contact A Cherry Hill Car Accident Attorney Today
If you have ever been involved in a car accident, you know that it can be a scary and stressful situation. Knowing the proper steps to take following an accident can help keep you calm and put your mind a little more at ease. Having an experienced Cherry Hill car accident attorney in your corner can also help alleviate some of the stress of medical expenses and other financial losses related to your accident. The attorneys at Aronberg, Kouser, Snyder & Lindemann, P.A. have the experience you need on your side. Contact us today by calling (856) 429-1700 and let us handle your case so that you can focus on your recovery.
