NJ Auto Accident Lawsuit
Start to finish—an auto accident lawsuit in NJ
The New Jersey auto accident attorneys at Corradino & Papa, LLC have helped countless car crash victims turn the tragedy of their accident into legal victory by seeking financial recovery from those responsible for their injuries.
What you do during and after your auto accident can profoundly affect your physical and financial recovery. We recommend you take the following steps at each stage of your auto accident and recovery.
What to do at the crash scene
Before anything else, make sure you and your loved ones are not in imminent danger of further injury from other motorists. Then, request medical assistance and the aid of a police officer. If possible, get the following information:
- The full name of everyone directly involved
- Their license numbers and insurance information
- The full names and contact information of witnesses
- The names and contact information of the post-accident professionals involved (police, paramedics, rescuers, insurance adjusters)
- If those involved were not the registered owners, get the vehicle's registered owner's information
Jot down the following details:
- Location information (time of day, weather conditions, physical location, skid marks)
- If anyone else involved reported an injury
- If anyone stated that they were not hurt or expressed guilt in the accident
- If anyone in the accident states that they plan to file a NJ auto accident lawsuit
If possible, contact us right away so that we may begin assisting you in any way possible. We have been able to help clients at the scene of the accident by contacting loved ones, ensuring proper medical response and care, helping with insurance issues, interviewing witnesses, and collecting valuable evidence before it is compromised.
What to do after your accident
Hire a lawyer for a NJ automobile accident lawsuit
If you have not already done so, engage the services of a skilled automobile accident attorney in NJ. In no time at all, burdens may be put upon you, such as dealing with insurance adjusters, taking care of your damaged property, and deciding upon medical care—burdens that your caring Corradino & Papa automobile accident attorneys in NJ can help you handle.
File a civil action
Your injury lawsuit begins when, with the help of your lawyer, the complaint/action is served on all parties and filed with the court. The case defendants have a prescribed maximum of time to respond. Their answer is followed by the pre-trial discovery phase. This is when you work with your attorney to collect evidence, perform depositions, consult with expert witnesses, and seek an out-of-court settlement agreement with the defense. This process may take as little as a few months, but often takes much longer, depending upon the complexity of the case and how cooperative or difficult the defendants or witnesses are.
Out-of-court settlement or going to court
We work with great determination during settlement negotiations to ensure the best possible financial outcome for you. When the defense counsel is unwilling to make or accept a reasonable settlement offer, we go with you to court, pleading your case to the judge or jury on your behalf. Throughout this process, you can expect personal care because our attorneys truly do care.
Help with an automobile accident lawsuit in NJ
If you have been injured in an auto accident, contact an automobile accident attorney in NJ at Corradino & Papa, LLC for a free legal consultation.
