It’s true that personal injury lawyers draft documents and handle paperwork, but they do much more for their clients. Examples of the way an Atlantic City Uber accident attorney can help include: Investigating your case to uncover facts that support a claim Protecting the value of car claim by handling communication with the insurance company Securing witness…
New Jersey’s DWI statute defines drunk driving as: Driving vehicle under the influence of liquor; OR Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater. In other words, drunk driving can happen even when a driver’s blood-alcohol level is below the so-called “legal limit” of 0.08 percent. In fact, driver impairment starts with the first…
Chances are that you can. However, the types of damages you can seek in that lawsuit can vary under New Jersey law depending on the features of any auto insurance policy that covers your accident injuries. Victims covered by a New Jersey auto insurance policy. In most cases, an Atlantic City drunk driving accident victim covered…
Assuming you have the right to sue, the parties who might have a legal liability to you can vary. Here are some of the individuals, businesses, and others who might owe you damages for your injuries and losses in an Atlantic City drunk driving accident. The drunk driver usually has a legal liability to accident…
There are no guarantees. The probability of you recovering money by taking legal action, and the amount of money you might have the right to recover, depends on the specific circumstances of your Atlantic City drunk driving accident and injuries, your auto insurance coverage (if any), and the financial resources of the party that owes…
Assuming you have the right to sue generally, then yes, you probably can. Your right to take legal action seeking compensation for your injuries and losses in an Atlantic City drunk driving accident does not depend on whether the driver was convicted of DWI. In fact, your rights do not even depend on whether the authorities…
You probably still have a claim. The drunk driver’s lack of insurance might complicate recovering compensation, but Atlantic City drunk driving accident victims can often seek compensation from other sources, such as: Other parties, as described above, who may have legal liability for your injuries and losses; The drunk driver’s personal assets and income, which…
It all depends on the particulars of your case. Some Atlantic City drunk driving accident matters can go from start-to-finish in a matter of weeks. Others might take a year or more to bring to a successful resolution. And, of course, there are no guarantees, which is why you need to hire an experienced Atlantic…
Drunk driving accidents happen far too often. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Nationwide, drunk drivers contribute to 30 fatalities each day. In one recent year, 10,511 people died in crashes involving drunk drivers. In New Jersey, 776 people were involved in accidents while driving under the influence, and 564 people sustained fatal injuries in alcohol-related…
First and foremost, get the medical care you need and follow your doctor’s orders. Your health is the top priority. By getting and following appropriate care, you give yourself the best possible chance of regaining your health. You also benefit yourself legally by documenting the nature and extent of your injuries in your medical records,…