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Somerville Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal injury lawyer in Somerville, New Jersey

A personal injury can have a profound impact on your life, including physical struggles and financial hardships. Fortunately, a personal injury lawyer can help reduce the uncertainty and help you get the compensation you need to move forward.

The laws in New Jersey provide various opportunities for injured individuals to recover compensation from those who are legally responsible. A personal injury attorney will assess the situation and determine if there is a legal reason to pursue a lawsuit against one or more parties. Examples of damages that you may be able to recover include

  • Economic damages, which include costs that you incur as a result of the injury, such as costs associated with medical treatment (including transportation to appointments), lost wages, and caregiver costs
  • Non-economic damages, such as punitive damages, pain and suffering, or loss of a spouse

Could I recover compensation for my injuries?

Determining the value of a personal injury case involves considering several elements, like the type and seriousness of your injuries, short and long-term consequences, the liability of the responsible party, and your own behavior’s impact on your harm.

Don’t let financial stress keep you from seeking a lawyer’s advice on your personal injury case. Mark | Lavigne, LLC’s attorneys offer a free consultation to discuss your situation and assess any legal claims you may have. Pursuing a claim through a contingency fee agreement can reduce or eliminate upfront costs.

Some kinds of personal injury actions include:

What kinds of damages are recoverable in New Jersey personal injury claims?

Victims of personal injuries can recover various types of damages under New Jersey law. The kind of damages and the amount recoverable varies depending on the facts of each case. You may be able to recover economic damages, non-economic damages, or both, depending on your situation.

Economic damages include

  • Medical expenses for treatment related to your injuries
  • Medical expenses for anticipated future treatment related to your injuries
  • Reimbursement for medical devices, prosthetics, or mobility assistance tools
  • Lost wages
  • Other expenses related to your injuries, such as transportation to medical treatment, childcare, expenses for caregivers or household help, and other necessary costs
  • Loss of future earning capacity
  • Funeral expenses

Non-economic damages include

  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of consortium (loss of companionship for a spouse)
  • Punitive damages

Many factors contribute to the value of a personal injury case, including the type and severity of injuries, the short and long-term effects of the injuries, any contributory fault on the victim’s part, the seriousness of the responsible party’s conduct, failure to meet their legal obligations, and more.

In many cases, an attorney will negotiate outstanding third-party expenses and debts (like liens for medical bills, workers’ compensation payments, Medicare/Medicaid liens, and others) and pay them out of any settlement proceeds. This can allow victims to defer payment on their medical treatment expenses and other debts while their case is proceeding. Having this breathing room can allow you to pursue a fair resolution of your claim rather than feeling pressure to settle quickly.

Consult a Somerville personal injury attorney near you today.

If you believe someone else is at fault for your injuries, you should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney today. We help New Jersey residents in Somerville and elsewhere obtain the compensation they deserve for their personal injury claims.

Whether you’ve been in a car, truck, SUV, or bus accident, suffered a slip-and-fall or other on-premises injury, been bitten by an animal, or were injured on the job, Mark | Lavigne, LLC will fight for your rights every step of the way through your personal injury claim. Contact us today for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.

Other Neighborhoods our Attorneys Serve Near Somerville

  • Basking Ridge
  • Hoboken
  • Summit
  • Springfield
  • Union
  • Newark
  • Jersey City

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