A personal injury can befall you in Lacey Township, New Jersey, when you least expect it. In most cases, it’s found that a personal injury could have been avoided if someone had not been negligent. As such, when you experience a personal injury, you may have the right to be compensated for any financial losses you’ve suffered – in addition to your pain and suffering.
That is why, if you or your loved one has suffered a personal injury, you should speak with a lawyer and get legal advice regarding your potential claim. The personal injury lawyers at Judd Shaw Injury Law have helped clients recover over $240 million for damages suffered.
Call us today at 1-866-909-6894 or complete our online form to get a free case review. Our lawyers serving Lacey Township can fight to get you a fair settlement when we take on your case.
Our Practice Areas of Personal Injury Law in Lacey Township, NJ
Personal injury law exists to protect your rights regarding any injury you may suffer as a result of the negligent or reckless actions of someone else. The intent of personal injury law is to dissuade others from committing the same offense, in addition to restoring as much as possible of what the injured person has lost.
Various cases come under the umbrella of personal injury law. Practice areas handled by our lawyers serving Lacey Township include, but are not limited to, the following.
Slip-and-fall accidents
A very common personal injury results from what is known as a slip-and-fall. Premises liability law generally governs most slip-and-fall accidents. Premises liability law applies to all residential and commercial properties such as stores, shopping malls, hotels, offices, and even sidewalks and driveways.
This sphere of the law dictates that the property owner has the legal responsibility to maintain a safe environment for visitors (not including trespassers). Thus, failure to quickly tend to or warn of potential hazards could make the owner liable for an injury. Some potential hazards may include icy or uneven sidewalks, broken stairs, unmarked wet floors, and inadequate lighting.
Car accidents
In Ocean County, which includes Lacey Township, there were 11,970 car accidents in just 2020 alone! Frequently, the cause of car accidents is reckless driving on the part of the at-fault driver. Some forms of reckless driving include speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, tailgating, and failing to yield.
Distracted driving is an even more common type of driver negligence. Quite often, a motorist’s attention is divided while daydreaming, using the phone, adjusting the radio, putting on makeup, engaging with passengers, or eating and drinking.
Dog bites
Each year, more than 4 and a half million people in the US suffer the traumatic experience of being attacked by a dog. Of this number, nearly 1 in 5 require medical attention, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Sadly, the majority of dog attack victims are children of 5 to 9 years old since young ones are naturally attracted to dogs.
Not only can a dog attack be a frightening experience and spread diseases, but it can also leave victims with life-changing injuries. In addition to biting, an aggressive dog can cause injury to an innocent victim by knocking him or her over.
Aviation accidents
Airplane and helicopter accidents can leave victims with serious or fatal injuries. Aviation accidents can result from a variety of causes, such as pilot error or insufficient maintenance. In these cases, the airplane’s owner could be found liable for injuries.
Additionally, there may be other potentially liable parties involved with an aviation accident. For example, an airport may share liability if there was a failure to maintain the facility in a safe condition. Or, if it is discovered that the cause of the crash was a faulty part, the manufacturer could be liable.
Nursing home abuse
When the needs of your loved one are beyond what you can reasonably meet, you may seek an establishment that has the resources to provide such high-quality care. Sadly, that trust could be betrayed, and a loved one suffers abuse whether through neglect or even intentionally.
Forms of abuse include emotional, physical, sexual, and financial. In some cases, a nursing home may be held liable for the actions of its employees.
Maritime injury
You are close enough to the water in Lacey Township that boating accidents and other maritime injuries definitely need to be mentioned here. Please be assured, whether you’re hurt on the water when at work or at play, you have rights that can be protected with Judd Shaw Injury Law’s help.
Wrongful death
Wrongful death occurs when someone is killed by a careless or reckless act. The loss of a loved one is emotionally devastating. When the loss is due to someone’s carelessness, though, it can feel even more crushing.
The wrongful death of a loved one legally entitled the family to seek compensation for loss and damages from the at-fault party. A wrongful death can result from a car accident, a work-related injury, faulty products, or acts of violence.
Types of Compensation You May Be Entitled to Receive
If you or your loved one has suffered a personal injury due to another person’s negligence – remember that you have rights. You don’t have to suffer in silence for someone else’s carelessness or recklessness. The law states that you have the right to be compensated for your personal injury and related losses.
Compensation for loss and damages may include:
- Present and future lost income
- Present and future medical costs
- Pain and emotional suffering
- Lost enjoyment of life
- Household renovation for disability
- Compensation for wrongful death
Our Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Lacey Township, NJ Are Ready to Help You
When you suffer an injury due to someone else’s carelessness, it is only logical that the guilty party should pay for your recovery. However, it is highly probable that the at-fault party’s insurance company will resist paying you a fair amount. Insurance companies are notorious for trying to persuade victims to quickly agree to a lower settlement. Their adjusters are very skillful at using tactics to minimize the value of the claim.
Nevertheless, the attorneys at our law firm can make a difference in your case. Act now and get free legal advice from one of our personal injury lawyers. Our attorneys are experienced with gathering and using evidence so you have as solid a case as possible. The Judd Shaw Legal team is very knowledgeable with tactics used by insurance adjusters. We will fight to get you every penny you are entitled to receive.
We won’t collect a cent unless we win your case! That’s our No Fee Guarantee®. So you can feel free to discuss the details of your claim with our personal injury lawyers serving Lacey Township.
Get assistance with your case as soon as today. Reach the lawyers at Judd Shaw Injury Law today at 1-866-909-6894 or complete our online form to schedule a free consultation.