New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer

Do I Have to Hire a New Jersey Personal Injury Attorney?

Under New Jersey law, you are not required to hire a personal injury lawyer to represent you, but doing so can significantly increase your chances of recovering the compensation you need and deserve to cover the cost of your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and more.

While it’s possible for you to handle a simple accident claim on your own, if your case involves the following issues, you should contact a personal injury lawyer in New Jersey at Parker Waichman LLP, as soon as possible:

• You were injured
• Liability is disputed
• Multiple parties are involved
• Your insurance claim is denied
• The insurance company is refusing to offer a fair settlement amount
• You want to pursue compensation in court due to serious injuries

What Types Of Cases Does Parker Waichman LLP Handle?

At Parker Waichman LLP, our personal injury lawyers in New Jersey have experience handling a wide range of personal injury matters, including:

Auto Accidents

If you were involved in an auto accident in New Jersey and sustained serious injuries, you may be entitled to additional compensation. A car accident lawyer at Parker Waichman LLP can investigate the accident, review your medical records, and help you file a lawsuit to recover compensation for pain and suffering, property damage, past and future medical bills, and other losses.

Bicycle Accidents

If you were involved in a bike accident that was caused by a negligent driver and sustained life-changing injuries, you may be entitled to additional compensation. Our bicycle accident lawyers have extensive experience handling bike accident cases and can help you explore your legal options.

Truck Accidents

If you were injured in an accident with a commercial truck driver, a truck accident lawyer on our legal team can investigate your accident, gather evidence, identify all liable parties, and help you pursue compensation for all of your accident-related losses.

Slip and Fall Accidents

If you slipped and fell on someone’s property due to hazardous, dangerous conditions, a slip and fall injury lawyer at Parker Waichman LLP can investigate your accident, gather evidence, and prove the property owner’s negligence resulted in your fall and subsequent injuries.

Rideshare Accidents

If you were injured in a rideshare accident caused by a negligent Uber or Lyft driver, a rideshare accident lawyer on our legal team will fight for you, investigating the accident, reviewing insurance policies, and determining who should be held liable for your accident-related losses.  

Construction Accidents

If you were seriously injured in a construction accident that was caused by the negligence of a third party, a construction accident lawyer on our legal team can help you pursue compensation that can cover the cost of past and future medical care, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

Wrongful Death

If you lost a loved one in an accident that was caused by the negligent actions of another, you may be entitled to compensation that can cover the cost of funeral and burial expenses, loss of income, loss of services, and other damages. Contact a wrongful death lawyer on our legal team today to learn more.

Motorcycle Accidents

If you were involved in a motorcycle accident while riding your bike in New Jersey, a motorcycle accident lawyer on our legal team can help. If you sustained serious injuries, experienced pain and suffering, emotional distress, and missed time at work due to your recovery, our motorcycle accident attorneys can help you fight for the compensation you deserve.

Pedestrian Accidents

If you were hit by a car while walking in your New Jersey neighborhood, a pedestrian accident lawyer at Parker Waichman LLP can help. We understand how devastating the aftermath of this type of accident can be and know you have a long recovery ahead of you. A pedestrian accident lawyer on our legal team can help you through this challenging time, investigating the accident, gathering evidence, and helping you pursue the compensation you deserve.

Medical Malpractice

If you suffered an injury or illness due to a medical professional’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. When a medical professional provides treatment that falls below the high standard of care and you suffer an injury or illness as a result, you deserve justice and compensation. Contact a medical malpractice lawyer today on our legal team to schedule a free consultation to learn how we can help.

If you don’t see your type of personal injury case listed above, contact a personal injury attorney on our legal team today to schedule a free consultation.

How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer in New Jersey Help?

Once you hire a personal injury lawyer on our legal team, they will get to work right away, building a strong case that can prove liability and your demand for compensation.

When you hire a personal injury attorney on our legal team, they can help by:

• Conducting an accident investigation
• Gathering evidence
• Filing a claim
• Consulting with experts
• Calculating damages
• Handling all communication with the insurance company
• Negotiating with the insurance company
• Filing a lawsuit, if the insurance company is unwilling to make a reasonable settlement offer
• Representing you in court

As you focus on healing from your injuries and moving forward with your life, your New Jersey personal injury attorney will focus on fighting for your right to maximum compensation

During this time, we will be available to answer any of your questions, and bring every settlement offer to you, advising you on whether to accept the offer or to make a counteroffer. We will be your advocate, working tirelessly to ensure you recover the compensation needed that will make you financially whole.

What Types Of Compensation Am I Entitled to After An Accident in New Jersey?

The types of compensation you’re entitled to after an accident in New Jersey will depend on the specifics surrounding your case, such as:

• The severity of your injuries
• Your prognosis
• Whether your injuries will require medical treatment in the future
• Your level of fault
• How much time you missed at work
• Whether your injuries have forced you to switch careers
• Whether your injuries prevent you from ever returning to work
• Whether multiple parties are involved
• Insurance policy limits

And other variables.

In some cases, you may be entitled to the following types of economic and non-economic damages:

• Pain and suffering
• Past and future medical costs
• Lost wages
• Property damage
• Emotional distress
• Loss of quality of life
• Loss of enjoyment of life

And more.

What Are Common Types Of Accident Injuries?

Common types of accident injuries include:

Spinal cord damage

Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Nerve damage

Loss of limb

Whiplash

Road rash

Internal organ damage

Internal organ damage

Internal bleeding

Chest injuries

Back injuries

Neck injuries

Chest injuries

Back injuries

Neck injuries

Crush injuries