Minor car accidents happen all the time. But even if nobody was injured and the damage is minimal, you may still be entitled to compensation. The legal team at Judd Shaw Injury Law is here to help you deal with any inconvenience of this sort and recover the compensation you deserve.
You never leave the safety of your home expecting to experience a car accident. Yet, a car accident can occur in an instant and may result in serious injuries and major property damage. Anyone who suffers an accident of that type would rightly think of hiring a lawyer and pursuing compensation for damages.
But what if the accident is minor; a fender-bender so to speak? Since there was no major damage, perhaps you may feel the accident can be resolved rather quickly, without involving a lawyer.
Don’t be fooled. Even if the accident seems to be a simple fender-bender, get advice from a personal injury lawyer with Judd Shaw Injury Law. Call us today at [phone] or complete our online form to get a free case review.
Minor car accidents are when the damage from the collision is minimal and any injuries are usually not serious. Some examples of damages in minor car accidents include:
Typically, the vehicles involved in minor car accidents can usually safely drive away afterward. However, New Jersey has established a law (N.J. Stat. §39:4-130) which states that a driver involved in a car accident must file a police report if there were injuries involved or if the property damage is more than $500. So, even in some cases of minor car accidents, a police report may need to be filed.
Car accidents, including minor crashes, occur quite frequently in New Jersey. In fact, according to one source, there were 190,783 crashes in just 2020! Common causes of minor car accidents show that, in most cases, these accidents are the result of driver negligence.
Some of these common causes include:
In the aftermath of any car accident, it’s always a good idea to get checked by a medical professional. Perhaps a victim of a minor car accident may feel fine initially, but indications of a serious injury may be concealed. In fact, in some cases, such symptoms may take weeks or months before becoming manifest.
Injuries from minor car crashes can range from mild to severe. Some of the most common injuries include the following:
This list is not comprehensive, of course. There are several types of other injuries that result from a minor car accident. If you or your loved one has suffered any of these injuries from a minor car accident, an experienced personal injury lawyer can help you get fair compensation for damages.
Yes, you can sue someone for a minor car accident. However, in some cases, a lawsuit may not be necessary. Perhaps, in the aftermath, the at-fault driver agrees that his or her insurance should pay a fair settlement for damages.
Sadly, that rarely occurs. And there are other reasons why a lawsuit may be necessary if a settlement cannot be reached. The following are some reasons you may have to pursue a lawsuit.
As mentioned, frequently initial negotiations with insurance companies are rarely settled for a fair amount. Insurance adjusters are skilled at using tactics in an effort to minimize the amount of a claim in order to save the company money. This could even be true of the victim’s own insurance company.
So speak with a lawyer before speaking with an insurance adjuster. Your personal injury lawyer can calculate damages and inform you of a fair settlement amount before you speak with an adjuster.
What may have appeared to be only minor injuries from the car accident could later be diagnosed as a more serious, or chronic, condition. This diagnosis could drastically increase any settlement amount offered by the insurance company. This would certainly be true if an injury is discovered to be chronic.
In some cases, the amount for a fair settlement may be higher than the insurance company’s limits. In that case, a lawsuit would be necessary to pursue fair compensation.
In some cases of minor car accidents, the investigation in the aftermath may reveal a potentially liable third party. This could be the manufacturer if it is discovered that a faulty part contributed to the crash. Or, if the cause is found to be poorly maintained road conditions, then a municipality could be found liable. In these cases, a lawsuit could be filed to hold the potentially guilty party liable.
Of course, there are other reasons why a lawsuit may be necessary after a minor car accident. The assistance of an experienced car accident lawyer in the aftermath of the accident is vital. Your lawyer can analyze all the evidence and help you to receive fair compensation for damages you have suffered.
Compensation may account for:
If you have been injured in a minor car accident, contact Judd Shaw Injury Law immediately. A quick call will be worth your while, even if you feel your injuries aren’t serious.
Seemingly minor injuries can worsen over time. The responsible party who caused your injury should pay for your recovery, to ensure you have peace of mind and an enjoyable life ahead of you.
However, it can be complicated to get fair compensation for your losses. Let our law firm help you! Our lawyers have helped clients recover over $240 million for damages suffered. Call us today at [phone] or complete our online form to get a free case review.
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