Michael L. Pescatore Automobile Accidents Law Blog on Lawyers.com

by Michael L. Pescatore, Esq.   *Certified Civil Trial Attorney

As you may know, New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine suffered serious injuries on a highway in New Jersey when the car in which he was a passenger crashed. The Governor suffered serious fractures, was hospitalized for a prolonged period and required physical rehabilitation.

What if this happened to you?  Do you live in Essex County, NJ?  If you do, contact the accident lawyer in Essex County, Michael L. Pescatore, to help you with your case.

Automobile accidents. In New Jersey the dense population, with the accompanying increase in drivers, increases the chance for a car crash. When another driver causes an accident he or she is responsible for your damages. 

Bicycle accidents are usually devastating as far as injuries given the lack of protection of a cyclist or pedestrian at the time of impact.  

Motorcycle accidents and collisions where commercial vehicles are involved have some of the highest fatalities rates of all injury cases. Motorcycles do not provide the rider with the safety features of an automobile. As a result, the injuries from an accident can range from skin abrasions to spinal cord damage and even death.  

Truck collisions result in wrongful death in many instances because smaller vehicles cannot offer adequate protection against the size of an 18-wheel commercial truck. Also, it must be considered that truck drivers sometimes work when they are fatigued or improperly trained to handle such a large vehicle and these actions can kill or cause serious injuries. 

How would you deal with the Essex County accident  injuries you sustained in an accident due to the fault of someone else? In addition, what about the medical bills, time lost from work and the hardship to your family?   

An important tip -- many of these problems can be address through the provisions in your own insurance policy that applies to your car (not the other car that caused the accident)!! An Essex County accident attorney must review your insurance policy in order to provide you with comprehensive advice since, in large part, your policy defines your rights.  

Specifically, it is important to remember that that the auto insurance policy which you purchase may limit your ability to bring suit. In other words, you may only qualify to have a suit against the person who caused the accident if you have a permanent injury that has a significant effect on your life. This is called a "verbal threshold." Moreover, your insurance policy is the instrument through which your medical bills are paid up to approximately $250,000, and you may also qualify for payments through your insurance policy for lost salary if you miss time from work due to your injuries. However, these are questions only a qualified and experienced attorney can answer after detailed review of your insurance policy, along with legal research and investigation.  

Remember, every auto insurance policy, accident and injured person is different.......so you need professional assistance.  Therefore, you need a very knowledgeable, aggressive and professional Essex County Accident Lawyer. Call our offices at (973) 718-2265 or (973) 704-7376 for a free consultation as to any accident or injuries that you have suffered. Also -- see our websites and videos at PESCATORELAW.COM.  

The Law Office of Michael L. Pescatore....Where your best interest is our first concern!!  PESCATORELAW.COM   

Contact an accident lawyer in Essex County, NJ Today!

Law Firm of Michael L. Pescatore
Phone: 973-718-2265
Fax: 973-857-7033
166 Bloomfield Avenue
Verona NJ 07044
Essex County Accident Attorneys