Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney
If you have lost a family member or suffered injuries as a result of another person's negligence or misconduct, working with an attorney who has exemplary legal skills can help you to achieve the favorable verdict or settlement to which you are entitled. To find out how our firm can work with you to address your immediate needs, contact us to schedule a consultation and case evaluation with an experienced personal injury attorney.
Learn More About Personal Injury
The attorneys at Hiering, Dupignac, Stanzione, Dunn & Beck have extensive experience handling a wide range of personal injury claims for Ocean County and all other New Jersey residents.
Below, we have provided some general information about personal injury law and how it applies to accident injury victims. To discuss your unique situation with an experienced attorney, please send us an e-mail or call us toll free at 888-276-1590.
Thank you for contacting Hiering, Dupignac, Stanzione, Dunn & Beck, PC. Your message has been sent.
Call us now
or use the form below.
The personal injury attorneys at Hiering, Dupignac, Stanzione, Dunn & Beck have been helping injury victims throughout New Jersey for over 50 years. If you have been injured in a car accident, construction site accident, slip, fall or have suffered any other injury, we are here to help. We can fight for you to receive the compensation you need to cover medical bills, day-to-day expenses, lost wages and rehabilitative care.
Have you been injured due to the carelessness or negligence of another person, business or organization? Contact Hiering, Dupignac, Stanzione, Dunn & Beck today. One of our experienced New Jersey personal injury lawyers can guide you through the legal process and help you get your life back.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents cause the loss of time, property, health and even life. Such accidents occur because of elements including driver error, negligence, manufacturing defects and dangerous weather. No matter what the specific cause or result, a crash can turn a normal day into a prolonged struggle. Speaking with a personal injury lawyer can help you sort out your rights, your options and your future. Contact Hiering, Dupignac, Stanzione, Dunn & Beck, PC in Toms River, New Jersey, today to schedule a consultation with an attorney.
At-Fault, Negligent and Aggressive Drivers
When you have been in an auto accident, you may have a sense of who caused it. Issues of fault, however, can be complicated by who acted when and which laws governed the situation. If the other driver was negligent, you may have to prove that the driver breached a duty of care to you and that the breach caused your damages. The assistance of an attorney can be immensely valuable at this time, whether you are battling an insurance company, seeking compensation for your injuries or defending yourself in court.
Sources of information on the accident include police reports, witnesses and the condition of the vehicles involved in the accident. They could reveal what happened and why.
Actions, on the part of either driver, that may have contributed to the accident include:
- Failure to stop at a red light or stop sign
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Failure to compensate for dangerous weather conditions
- Driving above or below the posted speed limits
- Driver distraction caused by a cell phone, passenger, radio or another source
- Failure to obey traffic laws regarding turn signals, right-of-way and other rules
Sometimes the at-fault driver is more than merely negligent; he or she may have acted recklessly or even intentionally. A reckless driver acts with conscious disregard for the probable consequences of his or her actions. Road rage incidents often involve reckless behavior, and they can escalate into intentional behavior. Road rage in particular can be extremely dangerous, leading to injuries and criminal charges. Generally, aggressive drivers are a serious threat to safety. Speeding and taking other risks contributes significantly to highway and other fatalities.
Drunk Driving
Drunk driving can lead to both criminal charges and a civil lawsuit. Additionally, the business that sold alcohol to the drunk driver may be held liable if it served the driver when he or she was visibly intoxicated. This, however, does not take any responsibility from the driver who drove while intoxicated. If you have been in an accident involving alcohol or drugs, seek the help of a personal injury attorney who will explain your legal options.
Auto Accidents Not Caused by the Drivers
Sometimes, no matter how carefully you drive, you cannot avoid an accident. In certain cases, a vehicle’s manufacturing or design defect causes the accident or makes it worse. This might happen if, for instance, the brakes on your car fail or the airbag does not deploy when it should. The law of products liability applies in this situation, protecting consumers when products create an unreasonable risk of harm. If a product defect caused your injuries, you may have a case against the designer, manufacturer or distributor of the product.
Another responsible party could be a mechanic who improperly repaired the car that caused the accident. Both the mechanic and the mechanic’s employer could be liable in such a case.
Finally, poorly maintained roads, messy and confusing construction, unclear signage, improperly designed roads and similar problems can contribute to an accident. Government entities are typically responsible for the roads and highways; they may, therefore, be liable for accidents caused by the above factors. Special rules, however, apply to lawsuits against government entities; a lawyer will be able to explain them in detail.
Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer
It is important to take prompt action when you have been in a motor vehicle accident. This will help you preserve your rights and seek proper compensation. Contact Hiering, Dupignac, Stanzione, Dunn & Beck, PC in Toms River, New Jersey, to schedule a consultation with an experienced motor vehicle accident lawyer.
Copyright © 2012 FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business
DISCLAIMER: This site and any information contained herein are intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Seek competent legal counsel for advice on any legal matter.
