New Jersey Car Accident Legal Questions

There is not enough information for me to tell you much ---but in response to your question, the fact that an attorney left the firm perse does not indicate that the firm did anything wrong in going ahead with the case even if they were "specifically" hired for the case.  I do not know what that means.  Was this a firm that did not usually handle auto accident claims?   Did you have a chance to 'go with" that attorney?  I can tell you there are no cases which would, in my opinion, be a "walk in the park". How did the accident happen?   Was youir husband driving or a passentger or a pedestrian when the  accident  happened?  Was it tried and the jury said "no cause for action" and that is what you mean by lost? That would mean that apparently you position that someone else was negligent was not proven to the jury. I do not see a "conflict of interest"....but there could be other issues.  was there ever an offer to settle the claim made?  How much time between when the lawyer who was representing you within the firm left and the trial? was an adjournment requested so the "new" trial attorney could prepare? More informatio might be helpful to better answer your question. Vivian Demas... Read More

This should be taken care of by your insurance carrier.  If you are contactedin anyway about this accident, you should immediately let them know. I am presuming you hvae insurance in and if you haven't already, you should immediately advise them that the accident happened. As for assets, it really depends on how badly the person was hurt and how much insrance coverage you have for the accident. there is a 2 year statute of limitations on personal injury claims in NJ. that means the pedestrian woudl have to file a complaint in the Courts of  NJ prior to the expiration of the 2 year period which began to run on the date of accident. I am also presuming the person you hit with your car was over the age of 18 in telling you about that 2 year statute of limitations. Vivian Demas... Read More

I am sorry for your loss.  That is a terrible tragedy.  Most, if not all, lawyers doing personal injury will take the case on a contingency fee basis.  This means that the fee is taken out at the end of the case, and is governed by a statute that says the attorney is entitled to a maximum 1/3 fee.  If its personal injury to a minor, then the fee is slightly less.  You should consult with a lawyer and have this matter pursued.  If I can be of any assistance, please call my office.... Read More

If the accident only happened on Monday - you might want to give the police more time to do the investigation.  If your employer is covering all of the tests and medical treatment, then at this point you do not have damages.  It may be premature to think about legal options.  ... Read More

The lawyers involved will find many responsible people including both your son and daughter. There is a law that allows an insurance company to go after other insured drivers within the same household.  The pedestrian who was hit will also be able to access their insurance if they are a licensed driver iwth insurance because the accident involved a motor vehicle. ... Read More

I'm sorry but its impossible to answer this question without looking at your policy.  find the declaration page of your insurance, that's the page that will tell you what coverage you have and what you can expect in payment.  call your insurance company and file the claim. you will want to have the driver's insurance information, driver's license number, and address.  Also call the driver's insurance company and make a claim.  Good luck.... Read More

Do you have the information rgarding the other driver?  Did you suffer injuries?  And you are insured in New Jersey?  you should speak to an attorney about getting compensation for your injuries from the other insurance company.  If it is a nationwide company (Allstate, GEICO, etc.) then you can bring litigation in New Jersey.  ... Read More

Yes- you do have a claim, or rather, your dad's estate has a claim.  You can become the executor or administrator of his estate, and pursue that claim against your parent's car insurance, even though your mother was the driver.  Your father has a wrongful death claim.  If you would like to talk about this case, please call my office and I can help you.  I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your dad.  ... Read More

you are permitted to allow anyone to drive your vehicle, and if they get in an accident, they are covered by your insurance.  However, if the other driver lives in your home, the insurance company may ask if that driver was covered by his own insurance.  The insurance company may have also asked you to disclose whether or not there were any other licensed drivers in your house, and if there were, to provide notice of their insurance coverage. ... Read More

The money may be on deposit with the County Surrogate's Office.  Call the county in which the complaint was filed, and ask for the minor's accounts department .  since you were only 8 when the accident occurred, the money might have been held there until you turned 18.  If the money is not there, then where it was to be held would be in the settlement documents of the case, which you can find on file at the county courthouse.  the complaint would have been filed in the county in which you were living at the time of the accident.... Read More

When you are involved in a hit-and-run accident you can file a claim against the insurance company covering the car you were driving under the Uninsured Motorist provisions of the policy.  Click here and here for more information about me. Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Skype: john_ratkowitz. ... Read More

You should contact your insurance company, as well as the Pizzeria owner.  you may have coverage for UM/UIM uninsured, under insured motorist insurance.  This will be your insurance protection in case of things just like what happened to you - the person responsible doesn't have insurance.  Definitely contact the owner of the pizzeria.... Read More

It is my understanding that even if the other person submits as an uninsured motorist claim, you could still be charged, and pursued for that.  If the other person does not want to submit this to their insurance, you could make a deal with them to pay for the damage, but would have to sign something making you liable if you fail to pay.  ... Read More