OVERVIEW

The Davis Law Firm, LLC works to recover compensation for serious injuries caused by the negligent or reckless operation of trucks, trains, and automobiles.  On your behalf, we work intensely to secure maximum recovery for pain & suffering, outstanding medical bills, future medical expenses, lost wages [and earning capacity], and any other damages sustained as a result of catastrophic injuries.

Train and automobile accidents are typically caused by operator negligence/recklessness, manufacturing defects, dangerous weather, and/or hazardous road conditions. Regardless of the actual cause or result, though, any automobile collision is certain to ruin your day, week, month, maybe even life. Speaking immediately with an attorney well-versed in this complex area of law is highly advisable, as it is absolutely necessary for you to know your options and legal rights to recovery.

As soon as you retain the Davis Law Firm, LLC, we will begin an immediate investigation to collect and preserve the necessary evidence for your case. During this process, it is in your best interests to avoid talking with any insurance company representatives or agreeing to any settlement [or offer of money] without first consulting with a lawyer. Strong indications of liability can be found on the police report, from eye-witnesses, and from the actual impact or damage of the vehicles involved in the accident.

Keep in mind that the following actions may have contributed to your accident:

• Failure to stop at a red light or stop sign;
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
• Failure to compensate for dangerous weather conditions; 
• Driving above or below the posted speed limits; 
• Driver distraction caused by a cell phone, passenger, radio or another source, and 
• Failure to obey traffic laws regarding turn signals, right-of-way and other rules.

ACCIDENTS NOT CAUSED BY OTHER DRIVERS

Negligent or improper manufacturing/design of a particular automobile can often be responsible for not only the initial collision, but also the catastrophic nature of your injuries. For instance, it is not uncommon for an automobile’s brakes to fail or air-bag not to deploy properly. And, if this is the case, we would seek recovery under the law of products liability, which is designed to protect consumers from the unreasonable risk of harm that is threatened when products are defective or otherwise designed/manufactured negligently. If such a product defect caused your injuries, you may have a case against the designer, manufacturer, or even distributor of that product.

Another responsible party could be a mechanic who had recently provided shoddy or otherwise negligent service to the automobile involved in your accident. In fact, both the mechanic and his/her employer could be held liable in this type of lawsuit.

Finally, negligently maintained roads, hazardous construction, blocked or unclear signage, improperly designed roads, and similar problems can also cause or contribute to an automobile accident. Government entities are typically responsible for the roads and highways; they may, therefore, be liable for accidents caused by the above factors. Special rules, however, apply to lawsuits against government entities – a lawyer at this Firm will be able to explain them in great detail.

INJURIES & COMPENSATION

Suffering serious injuries in a truck or automobile accident may entitle you to a substantial monetary recovery from either the responsible party, his/her insurance carrier, or both. Typically, though, to be eligible for such recovery in New Jersey, most injured parties must overcome what is called the "verbal threshold," which limits recovery for non-economic damages – the most common example of which is pain & suffering – unless the person sustained at least one of the following types of injury:

• Death;
• Dismemberment;
• Significant disfigurement or significant scarring;
• Displaced fractures;
• Loss of a fetus; or 
• Permanent injury within a reasonable degree of medical certainty.

To determine whether you or the injured party is subject to this requirement, check your automobile insurance policy for the words "verbal threshold" or "limitation on lawsuit." If either phrase is contained in your policy, you must present at least one of the above-stated injuries to recover damages for pain & suffering. Immediately contact this office to discuss your legal options.

 The Davis Law Firm, LLC represents New Jersey clients in Hamilton, Trenton, Lawrenceville, Princeton, West Windsor, Ewing, Hopewell, Cranbury, Burlington, Bordentown, Mansfield, Allentown, Robbinsville, Jackson, Hightstown, Pennington, East Brunswick, New Brunswick, North Brunswick, Edison, Woodbridge, Flemington, Camden, Cherry Hill, Maple Shade, Mr. Laurel and other communities throughout Mercer County, Middlesex County, Burlington County, Monmouth County, Somerset County, Camden County, Essex County, Passaic County, Hunterdon County, and Bergen County.  The firm also represents Pennsylvania clients throughout communities in Northeast Philadelphia, Bucks County, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia County.