Englewood Truck Accident Lawyer

The flow of commerce is the lifeblood of Bergen County, and its arteries are roads like Route 4, Palisade Avenue, and Route 9W. Every day, thousands of residents share this pavement with the massive commercial trucks that keep our economy moving. It’s a daily reality that most drivers navigate without incident.

In the minutes, days, and weeks that follow, the physical pain is often matched by a rising tide of anxiety. How will you pay for the ambulance and hospital stay? What happens if you can’t work? Who will stand up for you against the powerful trucking and insurance companies?

At Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, P.C., we want you to know you are not alone in this fight. We understand the devastation a truck accident causes because we have dedicated our careers to helping people just like you. Our dedicated team is here to serve as your Englewood truck accident lawyer and provide the strength, guidance, and legal firepower you need to secure justice. We are here to listen to your story, stand in your shoes, and lift the legal burden from your shoulders so you can focus on what matters most: your recovery.

Your journey to justice starts with a simple, confidential conversation. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation to learn how we can help.

Why Choose Us for Your Englewood Truck Accident Claim

Choosing a lawyer to handle your truck accident case is a deeply personal. You need more than just legal knowledge; you need a team that sees you as a person, understands your community, and has the proven strength to take on corporate giants. Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi is that firm. We are not a distant, national call center; we are your neighbors, deeply familiar with the courts and communities of Bergen County.

We are proud to represent the people next door, the hardworking individuals and families who make up the vibrant, diverse community of Englewood. We believe our role is to equal the playing field, ensuring your voice is heard loud and clear.

Here’s why so many families have trusted us during their most difficult times:

• A Team of 30 Dedicated to You: When you hire our firm, you aren’t just getting one lawyer. You get the full support of our 30-person team—attorneys, paralegals, investigators, and support staff—all working together on your behalf.
• A Legacy of Success: With over 100 years of combined experience, our attorneys have secured numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients. We have a proven track record of winning complex and challenging truck accident cases.
• No Fee Unless We Win: We are in this together. Our firm operates on a contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid if we successfully recover compensation for you. We invest our own resources into building your case, because we believe in you.

Your case is not just a file number to us. It’s the story of your life, your family, and your future. Contact us today to discuss the case. We’ll take the time to learn everything about you so we can fully represent what you’ve lost and what you need to recover.

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Who May Be Held Liable in a Truck Accident

After a crash, it might seem obvious that the truck driver is at fault. While that is often the case, truck accident claims are rarely that simple. The reality is that a commercial trucking operation is a complex system, and a failure anywhere in that system can lead to a devastating accident on Englewood’s roads.

Our experienced truck accident attorneys in Englewood, NJ, will conduct a deep investigation to identify every party whose negligence contributed to your injuries. This is a critical step, as it can significantly increase the sources of compensation available to you.

Potentially liable parties may include:

• The Truck Driver: Negligence can take many forms, including speeding, distracted driving (texting, etc.), driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or violating federal Hours of Service regulations designed to prevent drowsy driving.
• The Trucking Company (Motor Carrier): The company has a responsibility to hire qualified drivers, provide adequate training, properly maintain its fleet of vehicles, and ensure compliance with all state and federal safety regulations. Negligent hiring, poor maintenance schedules, or pressure on drivers to break rules can make the company liable.
• The Cargo Shipper or Loader: If a truck’s cargo is improperly loaded, unbalanced, or unsecured, it can shift during transit, causing the driver to lose control. The company that loaded the freight may be held responsible.
• The Truck or Parts Manufacturer: Sometimes, accidents are caused not by human error, but by mechanical failure. If a defective tire, faulty brakes, or a flawed steering component caused the crash, the manufacturer of that part can be held liable under product liability laws.
• A Third-Party Maintenance Company: Many trucking companies outsource their vehicle maintenance. If a mechanic or repair shop performed shoddy work or failed to identify a critical safety issue, they could share in the liability for the resulting accident.

Our legal team meticulously gathers evidence—from driver logs and “black box” data to maintenance records and company hiring policies—to build a comprehensive case against every responsible party.

Should I Accept the First Settlement Offer from the Insurance Company?

Within days or even hours of the accident, you will likely receive a call from an insurance adjuster representing the trucking company. They may sound friendly and concerned, and they might make a quick settlement offer. It can be incredibly tempting to accept, especially when medical bills are starting to pile up and you’re out of work.

However, it is crucial to understand the insurance adjuster’s true role. Their job is not to ensure you are fairly compensated; their job is to protect their company’s bottom line by resolving your claim for the lowest possible amount.

The first offer is almost always a “lowball” offer. It is a calculated tactic designed to make you sign away your rights before you understand the full extent of your injuries and losses. This initial offer rarely, if ever, accounts for:

• Future Medical Expenses: The cost of surgeries, physical therapy, medication, and long-term care you may need years from now.
• Long-Term Lost Income: If your injuries prevent you from returning to your previous job or limit your earning capacity for the rest of your life.
• The Full Scope of Your Pain and Suffering: The physical pain, emotional trauma, and loss of enjoyment of life that you have endured.

Accepting that first offer is final. You cannot go back and ask for more money later when you realize it wasn’t enough. The best course of action is to politely decline to give any recorded statements or sign any documents and immediately contact an experienced truck accident lawyer.

The personal injury attorneys at Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, P.C. can handle all communications with the insurance company, protect you from their tactics, and calculate the true value of your claim to ensure you don’t leave money on the table.

Compensation Available in an Englewood Truck Accident Lawsuit

No amount of money can undo the trauma of a serious accident or bring back a loved one. However, the civil justice system provides a way to secure the financial resources you need to rebuild your life and hold the negligent parties accountable. This financial recovery is known as “damages.”

At Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, our goal is to identify and pursue every category of compensation you are entitled to under New Jersey law. We work with medical experts, life care planners, and economists to build a detailed case that reflects the total impact the accident has had on your life.

Compensation in a truck accident lawsuit typically falls into two main categories:

Economic Damages: These are the specific, calculable financial losses you have incurred.

• Medical Bills: Including emergency services, hospital stays, surgeries, doctor’s visits, prescription drugs, and medical equipment.
• Future Medical Costs: The projected cost of ongoing care, such as physical therapy, rehabilitation, home health care, or necessary home modifications.
• Lost Wages: The income you have already lost from being unable to work.
• Loss of Earning Capacity: If your injuries prevent you from returning to your job or force you into a lower-paying profession, this compensates for the difference in lifetime earnings.
• Property Damage: The cost to repair or replace your vehicle and any other personal property destroyed in the crash.

Non-Economic Damages: These are intangible but very real losses that affect your quality of life.

• Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical pain and discomfort you have endured.
• Emotional Distress: For the anxiety, depression, fear, and trauma resulting from the accident.
• Loss of Consortium: In some cases, a spouse may be compensated for the loss of companionship and services resulting from their partner’s injuries.

In rare cases of extreme or willful misconduct, Punitive Damages may also be awarded. These are not meant to compensate the victim, but to punish the defendant and deter similar behavior in the future.

How Our Lawyers Prove Negligence in a Truck Accident Case

Winning a truck accident claim requires more than just showing that an accident happened. We must prove, with clear and convincing evidence, that the defendant’s negligence was the direct cause of your injuries. This is a meticulous, evidence-driven process that our firm has perfected over decades of practice.

Here is how we build a powerful, undeniable case on your behalf:

1. Immediate Investigation: Time is critical. We immediately dispatch investigators to the accident scene to document evidence before it disappears. We take photographs, measure skid marks, and interview any available eyewitnesses while their memories are still fresh.
2. Preservation of Evidence: We send a legal “spoliation letter” to the trucking company, demanding they preserve crucial evidence like the truck’s “black box” (Electronic Data Recorder), the driver’s logbooks, drug and alcohol test results, maintenance records, and the driver’s employment file.
3. Consulting with Top Experts: We work with a network of nationally recognized experts to analyze the evidence. Accident reconstructionists can recreate the crash to determine exactly what happened. Medical experts can testify to the severity and long-term consequences of your injuries. Economists can calculate the full extent of your financial losses.
4. Uncovering Violations: We comb through trucking company records and driver logs to find violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. Proving a violation of these safety rules is powerful evidence of negligence.
5. Taking Depositions: We question the truck driver, company safety managers, and other relevant parties under oath. This sworn testimony can reveal inconsistencies, admissions of fault, and systemic safety failures within the company.

By assembling this mountain of evidence, we put you in the strongest possible position to negotiate a full and fair settlement or, if necessary, to win your case at trial.

Englewood Truck Accident FAQs

After a traumatic accident, it’s natural to have questions. The legal process can seem confusing and intimidating. We believe in empowering our clients with knowledge. Here are answers to some common concerns we hear from our Englewood clients:

Contact Our Trusted Englewood Truck Accident Lawyers Today

The road to recovery after a serious truck accident can feel long and lonely, but you do not have to travel it by yourself. The insurance companies have teams of lawyers and adjusters working around the clock to protect their interests. You deserve a team of your own—a team with the courage, the resources, and the compassion to fight for yours.

At Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, our mission is clear: Courage defines us. Justice drives us. Our clients inspire us. We find courage in your story, we are driven by the pursuit of justice for you, and we are inspired by your resilience. We are ready to put our century of combined experience to work for you. There is no case too challenging and no case too small for our dedicated team.

Let us handle the legal battle so you can focus on healing. Your consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation. Because we work on a contingency fee basis, you will never pay us a penny unless we win your case.

Don’t wait. The time to act is now. Call Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, P.C. today (201) 585-9111   or fill out our online form to schedule your free case evaluation. We are here to help.