Common New Jersey accidents and injuries

Common New Jersey accidents and injuries

One minute, you were perfectly healthy and happy. Next, you were the victim of a horrific accident. Our New Jersey personal injury attorneys typically handle cases involving auto accidents, such as motorcycles, buses, cars, and truck crashes. They also represent clients affected by dog bites, medical malpractice, defective products, and slip-and-fall accidents.

If you or someone you love sustained a serious injury, such as the ones listed below, you may be entitled to compensation.

Neck and shoulder injuries

A car accident can cause relatively minor neck and shoulder injuries, such as whiplash, contusions, or strains. A more serious incident could lead to cervical dislocation or disc injury. Work-related injuries and slip and fall accidents often include damage to the neck and shoulder, especially when a fall from a height occurs. You could sustain a broken collarbone, broken shoulder blade, A-C separation, or tendonitis.

Back and spinal injuries

After an accident, you might feel low back pain or pain throughout your spinal cord. These could be indicative of a large or small medical problem. You may have fractured a vertebra, tore a ligament, ruptured a disc, suffered nerve compression, or dislocated your spine. In severe cases, you may suffer from paralysis. Motor vehicle accidents, falls from heights, repetitive heavy lifting, or direct blows to the back or spine can cause injuries.

Fractured Bones

Any type of traumatic accident might cause broken bones. While some fractures are fairly easily remedied, others may require physical therapy or even a lifetime of impairment. Fractures include open and compound fractures and could be either non-displaced or displaced.

Infections and illnesses

Our Lyndhurst personal injury lawyers have seen countless clients who got an infection or became ill as the result of medical negligence, occupational exposure, and complications from an injury. A hospital-acquired infection, such as pneumonia, a urinary tract infection, or a staph infection, may be minor or life-threatening. Certain workers are exposed to deadly toxins, including asbestos, where the symptoms and disease do not present themselves until several years later.

Brain and head injuries

Dizziness, memory loss, changes in behavior, and frequent headaches are common signs of a brain or head injury. A blow to the head may lead to a concussion, bruising, bleeding, and torn tissue. Traumatic brain injuries are some of the worst kinds of trauma one can sustain and could have lifelong consequences or even lead to death.

Internal injuries

Bleeding, damage to major organs, and other internal injuries are some of the scariest health problems to overcome. Internal injuries could be caused by blunt trauma, meaning a body part collided with an object at a high speed. You could also be affected by penetrating trauma when a foreign object penetrates the body.

Psychological injuries

The trauma associated with a serious accident doesn’t stop with physical injuries. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts could occur after a traumatic event. Let our injury attorneys help you get the psychological help you need in New Jersey.

Can I pursue a personal injury case in New Jersey even if I was partially at fault?

Yes. New Jersey is a “comparative negligence” state, meaning you are still entitled to money even if you were partially at fault. The rules are somewhat complicated, so it is best to consult a Lyndhurst accident lawyer. If you were partially responsible for the accident but the other party was mostly at fault, you can still recover damages. However, a judge may reduce the compensation you receive in proportion to your percentage of fault.  Do not let your fear of not obtaining compensation stop you from speaking with an attorney today.

Where do accidents in New Jersey occur?

Accidents and injuries can occur in any place, at any time, day or night. Some common sites for accidents include:

• On the road – Car, truck, bus, motorcycle, and other motor vehicle crashes occur far too frequently on New Jersey’s crowded roadways.
• In a store or restaurant – Hazardous floors caused by spills, freshly waxed floors, and fallen objects can cause slip and fall accident.
• Parking lots – You may be the victim of a pedestrian accident or a slip and fall accident in a parking lot.
• Streets and sidewalks – Icy or slippery sideways and streets could bring rise to a premises liability claim.
• Construction sites – From faulty equipment to falling objects, construction sites are dangerous to both workers and people passing by.
• Workplace Accidents – Even seemingly safe workplaces can be sites for work-related injuries.

Depending on where the injury occurred, how severe the injury is, and the parties involved, you may choose to file a personal injury claim, workers’ compensation claim, or a Social Security Disability claim. We can help you determine what type of claim is right for your situation.