This form is a sample complaint for use in claim involving an automobile accident.
New Jersey Complaint regarding Auto Accident (Driver vs Driver)
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US-PI-0035
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By New Jersey law, you have two years from the day of the car accident to file a lawsuit against the parties responsible. This statute of limitations also applies to a wrongful death lawsuit in a case where you lost a loved one in a car accident.
A conviction for failing to file an accident report comes with a fine of just $30 to $100 and no points are assessed. For this reason, a skilled attorney will often attempt to get a charge of leaving the scene of an accident reduced to failing to file a report.
By New Jersey law, you have two years from the day of the car accident to file a lawsuit against the parties responsible. This statute of limitations also applies to a wrongful death lawsuit in a case where you lost a loved one in a car accident.
39: 4-130 requires that any driver of a vehicle or street car involved in an accident which results in injury or death of any person or damage to property of any one person in excess of $500 shall by the quickest means of communication notify the local police department or nearest office of the county police or state ...
Car Insurance In New Jersey It's a common misconception that car insurance is attached to the driver who owns the policy rather than the vehicle the policy covers. In contrast, insurance follows the vehicle that is insured regardless of who is in control of the car.
Under New Jersey's Comparative Negligence law, an individual's fault for the accident cannot be more than the individual from whom damages are sought. Therefore, recovery of damages is permitted when each person in a 2 car accident is 50% at fault, but not if you are more at fault than the other person.
39: 4-130 requires that any driver of a vehicle or street car involved in an accident which results in injury or death of any person or damage to property of any one person in excess of $500 shall by the quickest means of communication notify the local police department or nearest office of the county police or state ...
If the worst happens and you're in a motor vehicle accident, here's what you need to do. Take note of traffic violations. The best time to decide who is at fault is at the scene of the accident. ... Start collecting evidence. ... Talk to witnesses. ... Consider if the other driver was negligent. ... Get a compensation lawyer on board.
