We Can Help with Your Personal Injury and Negligence case.
At Hanlon Niemann & Wright, we have a comprehensive approach to handling negligence cases, particularly those involving automobiles and personal injury. We possess the experience and knowledge to effectively handle a wide range of negligence and accident cases through trial, if necessary. Our team, led by certified civil trial attorney Christopher J. Hanlon, Esq., is experienced in investigating, developing, and prosecuting motor vehicle and other accident cases.
We treat a personal injury and negligence case as if it is going to trial. Our team conducts a complete investigation and case workup from the beginning, enabling us to make an informed settlement demand that details all the facts and circumstances of the case. We document your medical claim, as well as the physical, economic, and emotional impact that the accident has had on you and your family members. As a result of this comprehensive approach, cases can achieve a valuable settlement.
We are incredibly proud of the results we have achieved for our clients, and we look forward to sharing them with you.
Accident Cases Happen Every Minute of the Day
There is an automobile accident every 10 seconds of every day in America, over 6 million every year. Every 13 minutes, there is a death caused by a motor vehicle accident. Car accidents cause over 40,000 deaths and 3 million injuries each year. Because New Jersey’s highways are heavily traveled, a disproportionate number of accidents occur here. Medical bills, lost wages, physical incapacity, rehabilitation, and future healthcare may seem insurmountable obstacles, especially when dealing with the other driver’s insurance company.
The legal system is complex and confusing. While you may still be receiving initial treatment for your injuries, the parties at fault have already notified their insurance company of the accident. The insurance companies are Goliath. You are David. Hanlon Niemann will be your slingshot.
Without the assistance of an experienced attorney, many mistakes can be made during the initial stages of a personal injury claim that can be detrimental to your case. Insurance companies are big business. They do not have your best interests in mind. They are not your friend. The insurance adjuster’s sole objective is to settle your claim for as little as possible.
Hanlon Niemann & Wright is a quality personal injury law firm because we focus on you, our client. We pursue our clients’ interests aggressively, fairly, and ethically. Insurance companies and the lawyers who represent them respect our experience and reputation; they know we are fully prepared to go to trial if necessary to protect our client’s interests. That respect translates to real value and successful results for our clients.
Wrongful Death Claims and Lawsuits in New Jersey
In New Jersey, when a loved one dies because of the carelessness of another, the survivors may be entitled to damages.
In New Jersey, the verdict or judgment of the court trying the case includes, but may not be limited to, damages for the following:
- Sorrow, mental anguish, pain, and suffering which may consist of loss of society, companionship, comfort, guidance, and advice of the decedent;
- Compensation for reasonably expected loss of (i) income to the decedent and (ii) services, protection, care, and assistance provided by the decedent;
- Expenses for the care, treatment, and hospitalization paid out or due and owing because of the injury resulting in death;
- Reasonable funeral expenses; and
- Punitive damages for willful or wanton conduct, or such recklessness that demonstrates a conscious disregard for the safety of others.
Car Accidents and Personal Injury Cases in New Jersey
How to choose the right attorney for your case.
It’s so frustrating.
With all of the car accident websites and yellow page advertisements placed by lawyers and law firms, you would think it would be a lot easier than it is to get good, helpful information about automobile accident claims. (Information a little more educated than the typical “justice for the injured” or “aggressive in your face plaintiff’s attorneys”; and “call me because I’m good looking”).
How about some straightforward information on how to find the right lawyer for your case? There are some simple steps you can take to get beyond the lawyer advertising.
The insurance industry aggressively defends personal injury cases. Their resources to fight a case are almost endless. Insurance companies do not settle cases fairly and fully until you demonstrate to them that you have the resources and the attorney who is going to beat them in court. Results matter.
Call our senior partner, Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. at (732) 863-9900 or e-mail him at fniemann@www.hnwlaw.com to discuss your case and/or to set up an appointment. We will seek to schedule you with our certified civil trial attorney, who has achieved the highest standard of professional excellence expected of a qualified trial attorney.
A Lot of Lawyer Advertising is Actually Insulting
Sadly, most lawyer advertising in personal injury law does little more than shout “we are aggressive,” “we care for you,” or “free consultation.” (By the way, what’s so special about a free consultation in a personal injury case — EVERYONE DOES THAT!)
The day you were injured, you entered the world of a hostile opponent(s).
Insurance companies are fighting hard against injured people and their attorneys. Some of them write letters to claimants to discourage them from seeking legal representation. They have waged a war in the media, and their propaganda has had a tangible and measurable effect on juries and their verdicts. The success that the insurance companies have had in tainting the minds of jurors has empowered them to postpone, avoid, or refuse to offer fair settlements early, and until you prove to them that you are ready, willing, and able to go to trial.
In many cases today, attempting to negotiate with the insurance company before filing suit may not be worthwhile.
Insurance companies use pre-suit negotiation to find out as much about you, your lawyer, and your doctor as they can. Often, we believe that many lawyers waste precious time negotiating with the insurance company before filing suit. If we accept your case, it is because we think it is meritorious and that you deserve a trial by jury.
Often, there are legitimate reasons for postponing the filing of suit, but there is no excuse to wait until the last moment to see if the insurance company will settle your case.
Unfortunately, we have also seen lawyers not licensed in New Jersey attempt to represent people with claims in New Jersey. When claims do not settle, they often panic and rush to find an attorney to file the case on time. We believe clients are ill-served by hiring attorneys who are not licensed in New Jersey when the suit must be filed there.
Once the lawsuit is filed, both sides engage in the legal process called discovery. Each party is allowed to investigate what the other side will say at trial. The defendant will be permitted access to your medical and work history, including your income records. You must give a deposition under oath, and you may be required to submit to a medical examination by a physician of the defendant’s choosing.
The defendant is also subject to discovery. He or she will answer written and oral questions about his or her own background, and he or she will have to give sworn testimony about the incident at issue.
Call our senior partner, Fredrick P. Niemann, at (732) 863-9900 or e-mail him at fniemann@www.hnwlaw.com to discuss your case and/or to set up an appointment. We have a civil trial attorney available to you who has been certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court, meaning he has achieved the highest standard of professional excellence expected of a qualified trial attorney.