Experienced Vehicle Injury Attorneys in Totowa, NJ Help Innocent Victims Fight For The Compensation They Are Legally Entitled To After Suffering Injuries In A Motor Vehicle Accident in Passaic County, Hudson County, Essex County, Bergen County, and Throughout NJ
Motor vehicle accidents cause thousands of deaths and billions of dollars worth of damages every year. Catastrophic injuries are highly common in motor vehicle accidents, and you may find yourself unable to work or to get around independently for a long time after sustaining personal injuries in a motor vehicle accident. You do, however, have the legal right to file for compensation if your accident was caused by the negligence or reckless actions – or the dangerous inaction – of another party. At Camili & Capo, PA our New Jersey motor vehicle accident lawyers can help you evaluate your damages, identify the at-fault party responsible for those damages, and get your life back on track after an accident. Contact our team today to learn how.
Accidents Involving Large Commercial Motor Vehicles In New Jersey
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there are roughly 150 million automobiles in operation in the United States. About 15 million of these motor vehicles are classified as commercial motor vehicles. Semi-trucks, dump trucks, tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, big rigs, delivery vans, construction cranes, bulldozers, cargo trucks, cement mixers, limousines, and various categories of pickup trucks can be classified as commercial vehicles.
Large commercial motor vehicles can weigh over 120,000 pounds – 20 times heavier than the average passenger car. Due to their size and the time it takes to bring a moving truck to a stop, commercial vehicle accidents frequently involve multiple vehicles and are more likely to lead to fatalities than a standard car and passenger vehicle accident.
Any accident involving a motor vehicle can be classified as an auto accident. However, accidents that are commonly associated with commercial vehicles, include:
Rollovers, which occur when a vehicle rolls over after striking an object and tipping over or turning too quickly.
Jackknifes, in which the brakes of a tractor cab lock, causing the cab to turn in an acute angle with the trailer.
Undercarriage and underride accidents involving small vehicles that collide with a truck from the rear or side, becoming stuck under the truck in the process.
Side-impact collisions involving commercial vehicles are common, in particular because long trucks require a wide turning berth and have long blind spots that can make it difficult to see smaller vehicles in hard-to-see places.
Determining the cause of your motor vehicle accident is an important first step in seeking the compensation you are legally entitled to. The New Jersey motor vehicle accident lawyers at Camili & Capo, PA can assist with this process. We can also help by gathering evidence, identifying the at-fault party responsible for your accident, and quantifying your losses.
The leading causes of motor vehicle accidents in NJ are as follows:
Negligence, including speeding, reckless or aggressive driving, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, fatigued driving, and distracted driving. Distracted driving includes texting and driving, eating or drinking while driving, using devices behind the wheel, or interacting with other passengers.
Road and vehicle issues such as poor road or vehicle maintenance, worn parts, tire blowouts, brake failures, broken brake lights, improperly loaded cargo, poor or missing road signage, inadequate lighting, slippery or uneven surfaces, and dangerous curves.
Other factors such as errors made by other drivers, cutting a driver off, driver inexperience, narrow lanes, and unfamiliarity with a certain area.
Common Losses And Damages That Our Vehicle Injury Attorneys in Totowa, NJ Can Help You Recover
Motor vehicle accidents can sometimes cause catastrophic injuries. These include amputations, varying degrees of paralysis, and wrongful death. Other personal injuries that are common in motor vehicle accidents include:
Injuries to the head and spinal cord
Broken and fractured bones
Injuries to nerves, muscles, tendons, and ligaments
Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may require long-term treatment, including:
Surgery
Extensive diagnostic testing
Long-term use of medication
The use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs or crutches
Long-term therapy and rehabilitation
Multiple doctor’s visits
Personal injuries can take weeks or even months to recover from, and you will likely lose work income during this time, placing you and your family under considerable financial strain. Depending on the insurance coverage you have, you may have to pay many treatment expenses yourself. Our dedicated New Jersey motor vehicle accident lawyers fight to ensure that innocent victims are fairly compensated for their losses and that you file for whatever fair compensation the law entitles you to.
Contact The Experienced New Jersey Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers at Camili & Capo, PA Today
Camili & Capo, PA is here to assist you with your New Jersey motor vehicle accident case. Please contact us for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. Our passionate and empathetic team of vehicle injury attorneys in Totowa, NJ have helped countless victims win compensation for their losses, and we can help you identify the parties responsible for your accident, gather the evidence needed to build a case, and quantify your losses. Do not hesitate to reach out to us today.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Motor Vehicle Accidents In New Jersey
How are car accidents different from motor vehicle accidents?
There are a few key differences between car and motor vehicle accidents that make claims involving the latter more complex than the former. Motor vehicles encompass any and all vehicles on the road, from Onewheel device accidents to two-wheel bicycle and motorcycle accidents, and even accident claims involving pedestrians who were in no vehicle at all but became the victim of an automobile driver’s negligence. Commercial vehicles also fall under the umbrella of a “motor vehicle”, and while they are less likely to be involved in an accident than cars, truck accidents have a higher fatality rate than passenger vehicle accidents. Also, any motor vehicle accident involving a commercial vehicle like a tractor-trailer will usually be very heavily insured and must meet more stringent insurance and operating laws.
Motor vehicle accident claims often involve multiple parties, including the vehicle operator, possibly an employer or service team responsible for the motor vehicle’s maintenance, and insurance companies. With so many parties involved, it can be more difficult to determine who was at fault – and in what proportion – when building a case. For this reason, it is important to retain one of our qualified New Jersey motor vehicle accident lawyers to protect your rights and interests after you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident of any kind.
How is negligence determined in a motor vehicle accident case?
Our team will gather pictures, eyewitness statements, the official police report on your accident, video footage, the driving histories of those involved in the accident, and gather other relevant details such as reports from accident reconstruction experts to determine how – and why – your accident occurred. Based on our findings, we will be able to state with confidence who was at fault for the accident and then pursue your case from there.
