Car Accidents

Car accidents can be dangerous, painful events that can change your life in an instant. If you have been injured in a car accident that was not your fault, we will do everything we can to help you obtain the compensation you deserve. Being in a car accident can be overwhelming as you suddenly have to deal with insurance companies, medical bills, injuries, doctors appointments, car repairs and even missing work. Don’t go through this alone. We understand this and we stand by you every step of the way. Give us a call to learn more how we can help guide you through this process. We handle all car accidents on a contingency basis, this means you will not pay anything until we win compensation for you.

Distracted Driving

More and more accidents are being caused by distracted drivers and these accidents are entirely preventable. Sending or reading a text message takes your eyes off the road for roughly 5 seconds, long enough to cover a football field while driving at 55 mph. Whether texting while driving, watching videos, or simply looking at your phone, distracted driving is extremely dangerous. Distracted Driving claims 9 lives per day, approximately 3500 each year. In 2019, distracted driving was a reported factor in 8.5% of all fatal motor vehicle crashes. In every car accident case, we subpoena cell phone records of the defendant to analyze and determine if distracted driving played a role in causing the accident.

Types of Damages you can recover in a car Accident

Injuries from accidents can be devastating and can result in many types of damages. We will fight for maximum compensation and depending on the circumstances you may be able to recover the following types of damages:

• Pain and Suffering
• Lost wages
• Loss of earning capacity,
• Future and Past Medical expenses
• Emotional distress

How do I get my medical bills paid for?

Between an ambulance ride, hospital visit and any follow-up medical treatment required, medical bills can add up quickly after an accident. Most people assume that the car insurance for the other car that caused the accident will pay for their medical bills. It may surprise you to learn that if you are involved in a motor vehicle accident in new jersey, it is actually your own car insurance that will pay for your medical bills. In New Jersey, auto insurance companies are required to provide Personal Injury Protection benefits(PIP) and it is these PIP benefits that provides coverage over medical bills resulting from a car accident, regardless of who is at fault for the accident.

Who pays for the property damage to my car?

When you are in an accident you are immediately forced with having to either repair or replace your vehicle depending on the amount of damage. Returning to your normal life after an accident can be made more difficult without your vehicle. Do not let the insurance companies delay the process and do not accept their low-ball offers. At McKenna Law, we fight to make sure that all of your property damage is taken care.

After an accident, you may be left wondering who is going to pay to either replace or repair your damaged vehicle. Depending on your own insurance, you may have more than one option. You may have the option to file a claim with either your own insurance company, or with the insurance company for the other car. If you file a claim with your insurance company, you will be responsible to pay for the deductible amount that is associated with your policy. If you file a claim with the other driver’s insurance company, you do not have to pay a deductible, but they will reduce the amount they will give you based on their own view of who was either partially or fully at fault for accident. In a lot of instances, insurance companies will unfairly blame you for partially causing the accident and will unfairly reduce the amount they are willing to pay you. Do not let them do this to you, give us a call so we can help.

How much does it cost to hire an attorney for a car accident?

We don’t believe that it is fair that you would have to pay out-of-pocket for an attorney after you have been involved in a car accident. Instead, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we don’t get paid unless you win! Our fee is a percentage of the settlement or verdict that we obtain for you.

Car Accidents In New Jersey

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a truck accident, McKenna Law has the experience, resources and ability to help you understand your options and to help guide you through the process. We will fight to make sure you are compensated for your losses. The statute of limitations only allows for you to file a claim within a limited period of time, so do not wait to contact our office for your free case evaluation.