Motor Vehicle Accidents and Slip & Fall Claims

Personal Injury cases are serious issues that you need to address immediately. Don't feel embarrassed or victimized when you find yourself at the opposite end of a motor vehicle accident or a slip and fall. It's imperative not to brush it off and think nothing of it. Make sure that you take the appropriate steps to help maximize your personal injury claims.

How to approach these types of incidents

Whether you're in a motor vehicle accident where you were not at fault or you had a slip and fall on commercial property, the most important thing to do is to report it and call the local authorities. It usually is a requirement to call the police in Motor Vehicle Accidents that have property damage of $500 or more. You want to do this because it needs to be on record when you go through the next steps.

Whether the walkway was icy and should have been de-iced by the property owner or the car crash destroyed your automobile, often times, it is in your best interest to collect evidence then and there. A medical professional will help assess your overall health after the accident. Doctor visits add up, however, it can play a factor in determining your overall settlement.

Don’t go it alone with Slip, Trip and Fall Claims

You don't need to go through the legal claims process alone, nor should you. Many of these types of incidents have settlements outside of a court through negotiations. You want to have the right type of lawyers on your side to ensure that the negotiations have a proper handling and that you get the best care possible.

Also, there's a whole set of procedures to go through that you may not be familiar with and can delay the processing and timeframes of these claims. It can cause you more unnecessary stress while you work to navigate the legal system. In addition, there's a statute of limitations to also consider. The statute of limitations for a personal injury claim in New Jersey is two years.

Tackling the complexities of legal matters that happen when you’re not at full strength is not a good idea, that is why it is important to consult with a legal professional immediately after an accident.