Bergen County Car Accident Lawyer

FIGHTING FOR BERGEN COUNTY CAR ACCIDENT VICTIMS

New Jersey is one of the top ten most dangerous states in the country for fatal crashes. Every day, more than one person on average will lose their life in the Garden State, and a high percentage of those accidents occur in Bergen County, the most highly populated county in the state. Bergen has averaged over 29,000 car accidents per year for the last five years, with 16 fatal accidents so far in 2021, and 42 fatalities in 2020 – placing it in the top three most dangerous counties for crashes in the state.

The effects of serious traffic accident can be devastating not only to your health, but also your finances and personal well-being. If you were injured in a traffic accident in Bergen County due to another driver’s reckless or negligent behavior, you can trust the team at Richard Hollawell to help you receive just compensation for your injuries as well as the hardships you have endured.

Contact our Bergen County lawyers today at 1-800-681-3550 or using the form below for a free consultation.

What Should I Do After a Car Accident in Bergen County?

If your accident involves injury, death, or more than $500 in damage, the state of New Jersey requires that you report the accident to law enforcement within ten days. But you absolutely should not wait to call the police after an accident – after seeking medical attention, your very first move should be to call 911 to get police on the scene and get a report filed. 

Having a police report will be essential when filing your claim, so absolutely make sure you get one filed as soon as possible. You will also want to:

• Get detailed descriptions of the accident and contact information from any and all witnesses.
• Take photos of both vehicles from several angles
• Take photos of any injuries
• Make notes about road conditions and the weather

While you only have ten days to make a report to law enforcement, New Jersey grants up to two years to file a claim under the statute of limitations. 

A Bergen County Car Accident Lawyer Can Connect You to Experts 

Proving fault or negligence in the case of a car accident can often be far more complicated than it first appears. Hiring experts to testify in your case can be crucial in proving who was at fault when the at-fault driver contests your version of the events, or in cases where there are no witnesses. 

A Bergen County car accident lawyer can connect you to the experts you need, such as:

• Mental health care experts
• Highway safety engineers
• Medical experts
• Accident reconstruction experts
• Vocational rehabilitation specialists

These experts can help reconstruct the accident, as well as estimate potential pain and suffering costs. 

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Estimating Pain and Suffering for a Bergen County Car Accident

Estimating pain and suffering in a Bergen County car accident is one of the most difficult, and also most important, aspects of filing a claim. Because pain and suffering are subjective experiences, insurance companies will be likely to undervalue them in their initial offer. It’s important to speak to the experts before accepting an offer, to make sure you are getting the amount you will need to get your life back on track. 

Both Pennsylvania and New Jersey thankfully have no caps on non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, with the exception of claims against the government in PA. An experienced lawyer can help you determine the proper value for your pain and suffering claim. 

How an Experienced Bergen County Car Accident Attorney Can Help You

The emotional aftermath of a serious car wreck can also take its toll on your mental and physical well being. The last thing you want to do is add in a time consuming and stressful legal battle with your insurance or the driver of the car who hit you. Having an experienced attorney by your side will increase the chance that your insurance company will give you the maximum compensation for your accident.

Richard Hollawell and his team will fight for your rights, and make sure you receive the maximum compensation for your accident in Bergen County. Our consultations are always free of charge, and you won’t owe us a thing unless we win your case. Call us at 1-800-681-3550 or use the contact form to speak to us today.