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Car Accident

Located in the northeastern part of the State of New Jersey, Essex County is the third most populous county in the state. As part of the New York Metropolitan Area, Essex County experiences heavy hours of traffic everyday. Among other factors, the constant amounts of traffic leads to the many car accidents that occur across the county each year.

Whether the car accident is a fender-bender or a catastrophic multi-vehicle collision, auto accidents are always traumatizing experiences. Aside from the initial trauma of the accident, injured auto accident victims can soon find themselves facing debilitating pain, lengthy recovery periods, and absorbed in mountain medical expenses.

If you or a family member was involved in an auto accident that was caused as a result of someone else’s careless driving, there may be an opportunity to pursue additional monetary compensation than what is offered by your insurance coverage. Before accepting a settlement offer from an insurance company, seek the legal support of a knowledgeable attorney who will advocate for your right to a full compensation.

Auto Accidents Claims Can Be Challenging – Allow an Experienced Attorney Advocate on Your Behalf

For more than a decade, the proficient litigators at Smith & Williams Law Firm, LLC have advocated on behalf of injured auto accident victims. The compassionate legal team at the firm work hard to prevent the trauma of an auto accident from turning into a complete financial devastation for their clients and their respective families.

Unfortunately, many auto insurance companies use the financial impact of an auto accident against injured victims. These companies work aggressively to ensure injured people accept an unfair monetary settlement offer for their losses. The team at Smith & Williams Law Firm, LLC work tirelessly to ensure their clients receive an offer that is fair and just. After an auto accident, consider obtaining the legal support of the dedicated team by contacting them at (908) 264-7228 or fill in your information on their secure online contact form.

Auto Accidents Caused By Drunk Driving

In the blink of an eye, an intoxicated driver can cause complete upheaval in an innocent person’s life. Depending on the specifics of the collision, an innocent person can suffer serious and irreversible injuries. In extreme cases, the accident can result in the unexpected death of the victim.

Regrettably, drunk driving is an ongoing concern across state roads and highways. Although state legislators have enacted stricter laws in an attempt to control the issue, the statistics indicate the problem is still ongoing. The following information was recently published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Sobering Facts: Alcohol Impaired Driving in New Jersey.

  • From 2009-2018, close to 1,500 people were killed in collisions involving an alcohol impaired driver in New Jersey.
  • On average, more than 10,000 people across the nation die each year as a result of accidents that involve an alcohol-impaired driver.
  • It is unlawful for a person to drive with a Blood Alcohol Concentration at or above 0.08% in New Jersey.
  • According to data collected by the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, men are more likely to die in an accident that involves a driver with a Blood Alcohol Concentration level at or above 0.08%.

How New Jersey Law Treats Impaired Drivers

When a person is arrested on the suspicion of driving while under inebriated, the driver could face civil liability and/or criminal penalties. Although a drunk driver does not need to injure another to face criminal penalties for the wrongdoing, filing a personal injury claim against the driver will require demonstrating that the injury occurred as a result of the inebriated driving.

The four elements needed to achieve a successful personal injury claim involving an alcohol impaired driver are:

  1. Duty of Care – When it comes to drivers in the State of New Jersey, this element can be easily established as all drivers in the state are required to drive safely and owe a duty of care to others on the road.
  2. Breach of Duty – The driver’s decision to drive while intoxicated resulted in the breach of duty.
  3. Causation – The decision to drive while intoxicated led to the injuries of the victim.
  4. Damages – The injured victim sustained significant physical and financial losses as a result of the accident.

Auto Accidents Can Be Challenging – Contact the Legal Support of a Skilled Personal Injury Law Firm

An auto accident will almost always result in a traumatizing experience, and this is particularly true if the accident involves a drunk driver. If you or a loved one was seriously injured in an auto accident in New Jersey, contact a skilled attorney who has experience handling these types of challenging traffic accidents.

The proficient legal team at Smith & Williams Law Firm, LLC offer a comprehensive approach to handling complex traffic accident cases in New Jersey. The compassionate law firm understands that auto accidents will usually leave victims severely injured. In some cases, these injuries will lead to lifelong incapacitations or even death. As a result, the firm works diligently and aggressively to ensure their clients obtain the highest compensation possible. Consider scheduling a no-obligation consultation with the skilled litigators at Smith & Williams Law Firm, LLC via their online contact form.

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