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Avoiding Auto Accident Liability | The Law Firm of Gold, Albanese, Barletti & Locascio, LLC

Avoiding Auto Accident Liability

Car accidents can be physically, emotionally and financially damaging. After an auto accident, insurance companies need to discern who is at fault, as this will determine who is awarded damages and how much compensation each party receives. Understanding how insurance companies determine liability can help you to avoid paying unnecessary damages.

Insurance companies are in the business of making money. Whether you are at fault for an accident or the other party is responsible, both insurance companies’ top concern is paying as little compensation as possible.

How Is Fault Determined?

In general, insurance companies determine fault based on the state’s legal definition of negligence.

Under New Jersey law, negligence is defined as “a party’s failure to act as a reasonable person would, or failure to exercise the “degree of care for the safety of others” which a “person of ordinary prudence” would exercise under “similar circumstances.”

How To Protect Yourself From Auto Accident Liability

File a police report. A police report plays a key role in helping insurance adjusters determine what happened. Law enforcement’s official version of what transpired is considered more reliable than the versions of those involved which often conflict with one another and reflect personal biases.

Do not admit fault at the scene. Be honest and state the facts about what happened, but avoid saying things like “I’m sorry,” or “this was my fault.” Even if you think you’re at fault, the cause of your accident may be something you’re unaware of, like a driver who suddenly swerved into another lane, causing a chain reaction that led to your accident. Let the authorities and insurance companies objectively determine who was liable for the accident.

Gather evidence. The evidence you gather at the scene of an accident can help insurers calculate the degree of fault. Take photos, detailed notes and gather information from other drivers and witnesses. This will help to support your case and give insurers the information they need to determine who was at fault.

Our Experienced Auto Accident Liability Attorneys In New Jersey Can Help

If you have been involved in a car accident and are unsure about the next steps you should take, the experienced auto accident liability attorneys at Gold, Albanese & Barletti, LLC, can assess your case and advise you on the best course of action to take. Contact us at 732-936-9901 today.

Contact Gold, Albanese & Barletti, LLC

Whether you’ve been injured at work, in an automobile accident, or due to medical malpractice – you deserve justice and fair compensation for your injuries. Since 1997, the personal injury attorneys of Gold, Albanese & Barletti have established a legacy of justice for our clients. We will work tirelessly on your behalf to get maximum compensation for your injuries. There are no upfront legal fees and we don’t get paid unless you win your case.

Our firm is licensed and admitted to municipal, state, federal and appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Since 1997, we have helped thousands of clients and established a track record of success across a wide array of legal practice areas.

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Morristown NJ Office

48 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960
973-326-9099
973-326-9841

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10 Post Office Square, Suite 800 South, Boston, MA 02109
617-723-5118
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1516 Hwy 138, Ste 2C, Wall, NJ 07719
732-936-9901
732-936-9904

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