Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyers in New Jersey

Commercial Vehicle Injury Attorneys in Clifton, NJ, Protecting Clients’ Rights in Essex County, Hudson County, Passaic County, Bergen County, Union County, and Throughout North Jersey

In a crash with a company car, a business truck of any kind, or a coach bus, the injuries you sustain raise a number of legal questions. Who is liable for your injuries? How does commercial auto insurance work? What do you have to do to receive the compensation you deserve? Corradino & Papa, LLC’s commercial vehicle accident lawyers in New Jersey are here to review the specifics of your case and provide answers you can trust.

Our experience handling personal injury cases that involve commercial cars and trucks of all kinds makes us the clear choice when you need legal guidance and support to manage the claims process. To schedule a free consultation with our commercial vehicle injury attorneys in Clifton, NJ, contact us today.

Challenges in New Jersey Commercial Vehicle Accident Claims

Claims that involve commercial vehicles are often complex matters. Factors that make these cases more challenging include the likelihood of multiple defendants and insurance policies involved, specific rules that apply to commercial vehicles, and the increased severity of injuries.

Multiple Defendants

In a collision with a commercial vehicle, the case often involves multiple potentially liable parties. You might have a claim against not only the driver of the commercial vehicle but also:

• The company that employs the driver
• The owner of the truck
• The owner of any trailers attached to the truck
• A truck maintenance company
• The owner of any cargo
• A company or worker responsible for loading cargo onto the truck
• The manufacturer of any defective vehicle or component that played a role in the accident

Your case needs to include all potentially liable parties, or you risk not getting the compensation you deserve.

Special Rules Involving Commercial Insurance Policies

While New Jersey’s no-fault system generally applies to accidents involving commercial vehicles as well as private vehicles, some special rules pertain to commercial auto insurance policies.

One important example is the limitation on lawsuit option. When New Jersey drivers choose their auto insurance policies, they can opt for the cheaper limitation on lawsuit option or retain their right to sue in all circumstances in exchange for paying a higher premium. When the defendant is a commercial vehicle, however, the limitation on lawsuit does not apply. You can sue for pain and suffering without having to meet specific requirements of what constitutes a serious injury.

Additionally, commercial vehicles that are subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, such as tractor-trailers, must meet extensive requirements. If your case involved such a vehicle, investigating whether the truck driver, the trucking company, and other defendants were in compliance with these regulations will be an essential part of preparing your claim.

Severe Injuries

Commercial vehicles aren’t always massive big rigs, but this classification of vehicles does include large trucks of all kinds. Large vehicles like tractor-trailers, tankers, and buses have a greater potential to cause serious injuries. The more severe your injuries are, the more complex the task of identifying all of your damages and gathering full documentation of your medical care, loss of income, and other losses. To ensure your legal counsel is up to the challenge, you need to choose experienced commercial vehicle accident lawyers in New Jersey for your claim.

How Corradino & Papa, LLC Can Help

Despite the challenges, commercial vehicle claims also offer opportunities. The policy limits on commercial auto coverage are generally higher than those found in most private auto insurance policies.

As of July 2024, New Jersey law requires commercial motor vehicles weighing between 10,001 pounds and 26,001 pounds to carry a minimum of $300,000 in liability insurance coverage. Commercial vehicles weighing 26,001 or above must have a minimum of $1.5 million in coverage.

Our commercial vehicle accident lawyers in New Jersey fight for full compensation for our clients, ensuring you receive as much of this coverage as you’re entitled to under New Jersey law. We maximize our clients’ payouts by:

• Analyzing all facts and meticulously investigating accidents to identify all possible defendants
• Gathering all evidence that could possibly support your claim, including the testimony of expert witnesses in relevant fields
• Ensuring all procedures are followed and deadlines are met in the course of pursuing your claim
• Presenting extensive documentation of your full range of damages
• Advocating relentlessly for you in settlement negotiations
• Providing you with strong, dedicated representation in legal proceedings
• Taking your case to court if necessary to secure the compensation you deserve

Getting you results is our priority. Your claim is your one chance to secure the compensation that allows you to move forward with life after an injury, and we’re committed to getting you everything you’re entitled to.

Why Choose Corradino & Papa, LLC?

Our team of commercial vehicle accident lawyers in New Jersey has a reputation for putting clients first with compassionate, results-oriented representation. Clients choose us because they trust our resources, track record, and experience.

The Resources to Pursue Complex Claims

Commercial vehicle accident cases are particularly complicated legal matters. With our resources, we’re prepared to investigate accidents, identify all possible liable parties, and gather the evidence needed to build strong claims against each defendant. We invest our professional resources into efforts that strengthen your claim, from analyzing tractor-trailer black box data to hiring expert witnesses in crash reconstruction, commercial vehicle maintenance, commercial driving standards, and transportation safety.

Millions Recovered for Victims Injured in Commercial Vehicle Crashes

Corradino & Papa, LLC’s dozens of high-value car accident payouts include numerous commercial vehicle claims, with multiple results in excess of $1 million. By focusing on getting our clients maximum results, we have recovered more than $100 million in compensation for the injured.

Extensive Experience in Motor Vehicle Accident Law

Our name has been known throughout New Jersey for more than 25 years. Our team of attorneys has more than 130 years of experience practicing law. With an exclusive focus on personal injury cases, we have comprehensive knowledge of what it takes to make a commercial vehicle accident claim a success.

Contact Corradino & Papa, LLC’s Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyers in New Jersey Today for a Free Case Review

Compensation for injuries from a commercial vehicle accident doesn’t have to be out of reach. With experienced legal counsel fighting for you, it’s possible to recover money damages for all of the losses caused by the crash, all without adding to your stress or financial struggles.

For help from commercial vehicle injury attorneys in Clifton, NJ, contact Corradino & Papa, LLC online or call 973-381-1706 today.