Monmouth County Car Accident Lawyers

Car Accidents

chamlin uliano & Walsh

Monmouth County Car Accident Lawyers

Getting into a car crash changes your life in a heartbeat. One minute you are driving to work or picking up the kids, and the next, you are facing a mess of broken glass, medical bills, and insurance phone calls. It is a lot to handle. Our team of Monmouth County Car Accident Lawyers is here to step in and help you find your way back to a normal life. We have spent over sixty years standing up for people right here in New Jersey who were hurt because someone else was not paying attention. We treat you like a neighbor, not a case number, because we know how much your recovery matters to your family.

Why Choose Chamlin, Uliano & Walsh

We started this law firm back in 1960. Since that time, we have helped thousands of accident victims get the money they need to pay their rent, keep the lights on, and get the best medical care possible. We are not some giant, cold corporation. We are a local office with deep roots. Our accident lawyers grew up in these towns and we live here today. We care about the people in our community and it upsets us when we see insurance companies try to push them around.

Our team has won more than one hundred million dollars for our clients over the long history of our firm. That number matters because it shows we know how to recover what is fair, even when the injury cases are tough or the other side has a lot of money. We prepare every single accident case as if it is going to end up in a court in front of a judge and a jury. When we show up ready to fight, the insurance companies take us seriously. Whether you want to meet at our office in West Long Branch, talk over a video call, or have us come to your hospital room, we make it easy for you to get help.

Common Causes of Monmouth County Car Accidents

Roads in our area are busy, and car accidents happen for many different reasons. We see a lot of crashes because people simply will not put their phones down. When a driver is busy looking at a screen instead of the pavement, they miss seeing the vehicle in front of them stop. This distracted driving leads to heavy hits that could have been avoided.

Other most common causes for crashes include:

• Reckless driving such as weaving in and out of lanes on the Parkway.
• Running red lights or ignoring stop signs at busy intersections.
• Drunk driving or driving while impaired by drugs.
• Speeding way over the limit during inclement weather.
• Reckless behavior like tailgating in heavy traffic.
• Tired drivers who fall asleep at the wheel.

Most car accidents in Jersey happen because someone was in a hurry or being careless. No matter what caused your crash, we dig into the facts to find out who the responsible parties are. We want to know why they were not following the rules of the road so we can hold them held accountable.

Common Injuries Caused by Auto Accidents

A car accident can hurt your body in ways that stay with you for years. Sometimes you feel the pain right away, and other times it takes a few days for the soreness to really set in. Many of the people we help in personal injury cases deal with constant neck and back pain. This often happens because the force of the hit jerks the body around faster than it can react.

More violent crashes can cause even worse damage. We help clients who are dealing with:

• Broken bones in the arms, legs, or ribs that need surgery.
• Traumatic brain injuries can make it hard to think or remember things.
• Deep cuts and burns that leave permanent scars.
• Internal damage that doctors have to watch closely.
• Spinal cord injuries that lead to numbness or loss of movement.

These injuries do more than just hurt. They stop you from playing with your kids, going to your job, or enjoying your weekend. If you are worried about your loved one who was hurt, we understand the stress. The physical pain is hard, but the financial losses can be just as scary. We make sure the person at fault understands the full impact the accident had on your daily life.

Steps to Take After a Car Accident

What you do in the hours and days after a crash can make a huge difference for your personal injury lawsuit. Your first priority should always be safety. Move to a safe spot if you can and call the police. That police report is a vital piece of paper because it records the facts before anyone has a chance to change their story. If your phone is handy and you are not too hurt, take photos of the damage to the other driver and your own car.

Always go see a doctor, even if you think you just have a few bruises. Some serious injuries do not hurt much at first because your body is in shock. Keeping a record of your visits and your medical expenses helps us prove what happened to you. One big mistake people make is talking too much to the insurance company. They might act friendly, but their goal is to pay you as little as possible. It is much safer to let a car accident attorney do the talking for you.

Seeking Compensation After a Car Accident

When someone else causes a crash, you have a legal right to ask for compensation to cover what you lost. This is not about getting lucky; it is about making things right. New Jersey uses a no-fault system for initial medical bills through your personal injury protection, but that does not always cover everything. We fight for:

• Reimbursement for all your past and future medical bills.
• Recovering lost wages if you could not go to work.
• Payment for pain, suffering, and emotional stress.
• Punitive damages in cases where the other person was extremely reckless.
• Money to fix your car or buy a new one.

We talk to experts to find out what kind of care you might need ten or twenty years from now. Our goal is a fair settlement that covers your needs for the rest of your life. Whether we get fair compensation through a deal or by going to trial, we want you to be treated fairly by the system.

Time Limits for Filing a Car Accident Lawsuit in New Jersey

New Jersey law is very strict about when you can take legal action. There is a clock that starts ticking the moment the accident happens. For most people, you have two years to get your papers into the system. Two years sounds like a long time, but it moves fast when you are busy going to doctor appointments and trying to get your life back in order.

If you miss that deadline, the judge will likely close the door on your case forever. It does not matter how bad your injuries are or how much proof you have. Starting early is always the best move. It gives us the opportunity to speak with witnesses while the crash is still fresh. It also lets us save evidence like store security footage before it gets erased. If you were injured by a town or state vehicle, you might have even less time to act, so do not wait to get advice.

What If You Were Partially at Fault

A lot of people worry that they cannot get help because they made a small mistake. In our state, that is not necessarily true. We use a rule that looks at the percentage of fault for everyone involved. As long as the other driver was more than half responsible for what happened, you can still recover money.

For example, if a jury decides the other driver was eighty percent at fault and you were twenty percent at fault, you still win. The total amount of money you get would just be lowered by twenty percent. We know how to look at the insurance coverage and the evidence to show that the other person was the main cause of the trouble. We fight to keep your percentage of fault as low as possible so you can get the maximum compensation available.

How Our Law Firm Helps Car Accident Victims

Trying to handle a personal injury claim while you are hurt is exhausting. We take that burden off your plate. Our team handles the mountains of paperwork, the phone calls from pushy adjusters, and the gathering of all your records. We want you to focus on getting strong and spending time with your family.

We act as your voice. We investigate every detail, from looking at road conditions to checking if the other driver was texting. We keep you posted on what is happening so you never feel left in the dark. If you have a question, you can contact us and talk to a real person. We work on a fee where we only get paid if we win. This lets you get a high-quality jersey car accident lawyer without having to worry about how to pay for it while you are out of work.

Speak With a Monmouth County Car Accident Lawyer Today

You do not have to go through this alone. The sooner you have an attorney on your side, the better protected you will be. We have the experience that comes from sixty years of fighting for people in our community. We know the courts, we know the doctors, and we know how to stand up to the companies that try to shortchange our neighbors.

Call us at (732) 229-3200 to set up a free consultation. This first confidential consultation is free and there is no pressure. We will just sit down, listen to what happened, and tell you what we think the best next steps are. You deserve to have someone in your corner who actually cares about your future. Let us help you start the process of moving forward today.

Areas We Serve

• Brick
• Eatontown
• Howell
• Lakewood
• Long Branch
• Marlboro
• Middletown
• Red Bank
• Shrewsbury
• Toms River