NJ Accident Lawsuit
The litigation process
In New Jersey, the basics of litigation are similar for any kind of injury lawsuit, including workplace accidents, car accidents, medical malpractice, slip and fall injuries, or products liability. While each has important unique considerations, as noted below, the basics of filing a lawsuit look like this:
- Your accident with injury occurs.
- Others appear to be at fault.
- You contact an attorney to express your interest in filing an accident lawsuit in NJ.
- The attorney investigates your claim and files a complaint with the courts.
- The defendants are notified.
- The defense responds with either a settlement offer or its first defense.
- Both parties perform pre-trial discovery, gathering evidence and building cases, during which further settlement offers may be offered or declined.
- If an acceptable settlement offer is made, the plaintiff usually settles out of court.
- If no settlement offer is reached, the case is tried by the courts to determine fault and how much you should be awarded.
How lawsuits differ for each area of practice
Car accident lawsuits
The steps unique to car crash injuries and a NJ car accident lawsuit include the following:
- Seek medical help
Do not assume your auto accident injuries are minor, as the shock of the event in the immediate needs of the accident follow-up steps can numb you to the realities of your injuries. - Contact your insurance company
Do so as soon as possible, being straightforward and explaining precisely what happened. - Exchange insurance information
Give and get auto insurance information with others involved. - Contact an experienced car crash lawyer
An attorney thoroughly versed in handling a car accident lawsuit in NJ is better prepared to protect your rights and help you receive fair compensation.
Medical malpractice lawsuits
In malpractice lawsuits, the injuries you suffer were caused by medical professionals. Establishing medical negligence is done by determining that the defendants had a duty to perform, that they failed in their duty, and that you suffered as a result of this.
Lawsuits regarding work accidents
Important steps to take, which are unique to workplace accidents, include the following:
- Immediately inform your employer of your injury.
- Complete the required forms or paperwork from your employer.
- Note any communication between you and your employer regarding your injury—written or verbal. Note who you spoke with, where, and when.
- Contact a knowledgeable workers compensation attorney. Your employer and its insurance company likely have their own attorneys fighting against your interests. Having competent lawyers skilled in negotiating with workers compensation insurance companies helps you receive the compensation your condition merits.
Slip and fall accident lawsuits
One unique aspect of litigating slip and fall accidents is determining the degree of negligence of a property owner. To succeed with slip and fall accident litigation in NJ, your attorney must establish that your injuries were preventable and that they would have been prevented had the property owner taken proper actions to ensure the reasonable care and safety of those on their property.
NJ accident litigation in products liability lawsuits
In a NJ accident lawsuit involving products liability, establishing negligence often requires a great deal of research regarding expert witness testimony, such as manufacturers, engineers, accident reconstruction technicians, and medical professionals.
Legal help with New Jersey accidents
For help with your NJ slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace, or car accident lawsuit, contact the experienced and caring attorneys at Corradino & Papa, LLC. You can also visit us at Corradino and Papa, LLC 935 Allwood Rd # 240, Clifton, NJ or call us locally at (973) 685-6596.
