Injury lawyers from Gelman Gelman Wiskow & McCarthy LLC explain why having a basic understanding of injury law in New Jersey is important to you. We will help you understand what rights you have if you have been injured by someone else.
Personal Injuries
Injuries caused by an accident, negligence, or a wrongful act are personal injuries. The negligence or wrongful act can cause you to be physically hurt, financially ruined, or emotionally scarred. Anyone injured in this manner is allowed in NJ to file a lawsuit against the person or company that caused the injury.
Personal Injury Damages
Damages can be awarded for pain and suffering, loss of wages, medical expenses, property damage, and other related out-of-pocket expenses. Although the law does not require it, you should present your situation to a personal injury lawyer who can build a case against the party at fault.
Call a Professional
If you are physically injured you should immediately seek the advice of a doctor. If the injury occurs during an accident, let paramedics or EMS examine you at the scene. Lawsuits for personal injuries physical in nature need medical evidence to support the claim of liability. If your injury happened in the past, you still need to be followed by a medical professional who can document your treatment.
Time is of the Essence
New Jersey has a statute of limitations for personal injury cases. A statute of limitations is a law that pertains to the amount of time in which you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. Check with a personal injury lawyer to find out what the statute of limitations is for your type of lawsuit.
Call Gelman Gelman Wiskow & McCarthy
Our lawyers have offices in Bergen, Morris and Middlesex counties so that we can effectively serve all of our NJ clients. Call Gelman Gelman Wiskow & McCarthy for your free initial consultation to discuss your injury. We can be reached at 973-366-3900, or by completing our quick contact web form.