Truck Accident Attorney New Jersey

1. Beninato & Matrafajlo Attorneys at Law, LLC Truck Accident Attorney New Jersey

2. Help For Injured Clients – When You Need It Most! New Jersey is a corridor state with more trucks on its highways per square mile than almost any other state. Unfortunately, more trucks generally means more accidents. Accidents involving trucks or commercial trucks often involve serious or even fatal injuries. Truck accidents can occur for various reasons, such as trucks operated by overly tired drivers, companies that don’t screen for problem drivers, and government that is slow to force new safety technologies on our roads.

3. The Scary Truck Accident Statistics Truck accidents have become all too often, and not just in states like New Jersey. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, truck accidents occur nearly 11 times every single day in the United States on average, killing nearly 4,000 people each year. In addition, more than 100,000 people are injured every year in collisions involving trucks. This is as bad as if a commuter jet crashed every single week of the year, killing everyone on board.

4. If you or a loved one is seriously injured in a truck accident that was caused by the negligent actions of another party, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. However, this is not an automatic right. What To Do After a Truck Accident Calling 911 if you or anyone else has been seriously injured and needs immediate medical condition. Obtaining all pertinent information for all parties involved in the accident, including the contact information for the truck drivers’ employer – in some cases, the employer may also be liable for your injuries. Obtaining the contact information for any witnesses to the scene of the accident. Taking pictures of the scene of the accident, if you are able to do so. Seeking medical attention from all necessary medical providers, given the extent of your injuries. Consulting with a personal injury attorney who specifically handles truck accidents.

5. Recovering In a Truck Related Accident If you have been involved in an automobile accident with a truck, the limitation on lawsuit provisions under New Jersey Law (N.J.S.A. 39;6A-8) may not apply. The basic automobile policy imposes a verbal threshold or lawsuit limitation. Under this policy, lawsuit for pain and suffering are prohibited unless an injury results in: Death Dismemberment Significant disfigurement or scarring Loss of a fetus Displaced fractures A permanent injury within a reasonable degree of medical probability, other than scarring or disfigurement

6. If you or someone you know has been injured in a truck accident, you need to make it a priority to look for an experienced attorney who will work hard to help you seek the damages from the parties responsible for your injuries. For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation with a New Jersey truck collision attorney, please call Beninato & Matrafajlo Attorneys at Law at (908) 325-3032. www.dmlawyer.com