Car Accident Attorneys Serving New Jersey

As helpful as motor vehicles are to our daily lives, they can quickly become dangerous if drivers do not exercise enough caution on the roadways. Over the years, millions of people have had their lives forever altered due to the negligence of another party. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 564 people lost their lives on New Jersey roadways in 2018. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that around three million people are injured each year in car accidents around the country.

Although car accidents are not always fatal, they can change a person’s life in devastating ways. Beyond physical damage, car accident victims may suffer intense mental and financial setbacks long after their bodily injuries have healed. Even with new nationwide campaigns to stop harmful practices like texting and driving, car accidents still occur on a daily basis, and innocent victims are suffering the consequences of negligent drivers’ actions.

Injuries occurring from car accidents do not have to dictate the rest of your life. If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering. A Union City car accident lawyer can be there to help you navigate your legal options. Here at Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi P.C., our attorneys will stand by your side and fight for your right to compensation so that you can overcome injustice and take another step toward a full recovery.

After working with car accident victims over the years, our attorneys have seen how devastating these crashes can be for everybody involved. From the victims themselves to their families and loved ones, a single person’s mistake can have a ripple effect that can damage your circle’s lives for years. Your attorney will stand up for your rights and work hard to prove who was at fault for your pain and suffering. After we gather evidence, your attorney will present your case to argue why you are entitled to compensation.

To learn more about our legal services, contact a car accident lawyer at Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi P.C. today by calling (201) 585-9111 for a free consultation. The sooner you call, the sooner our attorneys can get started looking at your unique case. You do not need to feel alone during your fight for justice.

Common Causes of Car Accidents That May Entitle You to Compensation

Wherever there are cars on the roads, there are bound to be accidents. However, many car accidents are needlessly caused by negligence, which comes in many shapes and sizes, according to the American Bar Association. This includes distracted driving, intoxicated driving, and reckless driving. Drivers who choose to take their attention from the road, even if they do not intentionally mean to, endanger people’s lives on the road. Unfortunately, these types of negligent actions still cause millions of accidents each year.

In the past few decades, seatbelt initiatives have saved countless lives during car accidents—as have campaigns to end distracted driving practices. In fact, according to the CDC, seatbelts are estimated to have saved 255,000 lives between 1975 and 2010. Even so, many innocent people are still thrust into harm’s way. As individuals who share our nation’s roadways, we all must do our part to make the road a safer place. After all, wearing seatbelts can only do so much when there is so much to lose.

Client Success Story
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I have been a practicing personal injury lawyer in New Jersey for over twenty years. I knew Michael Maggiano by reputation and when I was involved in an automobile myself I went to him to handle my case. I learned that the reputation was well founded and he has an outstanding law firm, very efficient and professional. He and his staff were always available and helpful during every step of the process and the resultant settlement was excellent. I could not recommend Mr. Maggiano and his firm more highly. Thank you to all at Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi .

- Kevin Decie

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It was a pleasure having Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi take on my case. After a car accident left me jobless for several months, they helped get me back on my feet. They went above and beyond the call of duty!

- Mike Sloan

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Nothing but praise for Maggiano, DiGirolamo, and Lizzi. I have never seen such a fantastic display of teamwork at all levels of the firm. (As an aisde, everyone one who works at the firm was extremely courteous and kind – character traits that one would not typically associate with a law firm. )

Furthermore, the legal results brought about by Mr. Maggiano’s tireless litigation efforts on our behalf were very fair and just. If you ever find yourself in a car accident, be sure to consult Maggiano, DiGirolamo, and Lizzi.

- Haig Norian

Other common causes of car accidents include, but are not limited to:

  • Following too closely.
  • Failing to yield for pedestrians or ongoing traffic.
  • Driving too fast for conditions.
  • Attempting to make illegal passes.
  • Driving while intoxicated on either drugs or alcohol.
  • Failing to use turn signals.
  • Failing to use headlights during the nighttime.
  • Other forms of distracted driving besides texting and driving, such as eating while driving, tending to passengers, taking phone calls, and changing the radio station.

Here at Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi P.C., our team wants you to know that we will be there for you when you need us. After all you have been through, we want to make the legal process as painless as possible. When you retain our services, we will begin investigating the cause of your accident so we can show the court who was at fault. While determining fault can be tricky, our Union City car accident lawyers are more than happy to do the work it takes to put your mind at ease.

For more information, contact our team today at Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi P.C. for a free consultation. A representative will be standing by at (201) 585-9111.

Verdicts and Settlements

$780,000 - Medical Malpractice

New York medical malpractice settlement of $700,000 plus an additional reduction of $80,000 in a worker’s compensation lien (total $780,000). Recovery was obtained for a 29 year old man who suffered a back injury and subsequent fusion surgery while engaging in a box lifting exercise undertaken as part of a work conditioning program at a New York physical therapy facility.

$950,000 - Machine Guarding

Against a wood chipper manufacturer for a defective safety mechanism resulting in loss of a foot to landscape employee in 1994 who used his foot to kick in branches into the mouth of the chipping blades.

$245,000 - Slip & Fall

Permanent total disability award for 64 year old truck driver with a 20 year history of leg and back injury who slipped getting out of truck and twisted his knee and low back Got client lifetime award payments and medical benefits.

We Have Car Accident Lawyers Ready to Investigate Your Case

Here at Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi P.C., we know that every case is not a given. Even if there is substantial evidence to support your version of events, there may still be a lot of work to do before a settlement is possible. With that in mind, our Union City car accident lawyers have worked alongside many industry workers to reveal the truth behind car accidents, including forensic analysts and car accident reconstruction analysts. We will take the time to look at video surveillance, medical documents, eyewitness statements, police reports, and other related evidence.

We work for our clients because we know how much their case means to them. Above all else, we want to show them that we will fight for their right to compensation so that they can go back to living as normal a life as possible. Nobody has the right to put you through pain and suffering.

If you have been injured in a car accident, call a car accident lawyer at Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi P.C today for a free consultation at (201) 585-9111.