Car Accident Victim Representation For Ocean And Monmouth Counties
Most of us in New Jersey are careful, attentive drivers because we want to reach our destination safely. It is the few people on the road who put the rest of us in danger of serious injury with their reckless or negligent behavior.
Ocean And Monmouth Counties Car Accident Lawyer
The Law Office of Donald W. Bedell is one of the top personal injury law firms in Ocean County. We take action to obtain maximum financial compensation for car accident victims. Lead attorney Donald W. Bedell Jr. is an experienced and aggressive trial lawyer who is prepared to help you get payment for your car crash injury.
The Consequences Of Negligent Car Accidents
Car accidents happen every day in New Jersey. They can appear minor at first but actually cause significant injuries. Or, the accident can be significant from the start causing a serious, permanent injury.
The injuries may include:
- Spinal injury to neck or lower back
- Neck or back surgery
- Brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Herniated or bulging disk in neck or back
- Neck injury
- Back injury
- Amputation
- Impingement of nerve or spinal cord in neck or back
- Radiculopathy or radiating pain
- Numbness and tingling in arm or leg
- Torn meniscus in knee
- Fractured tibial plateau of knee
- Arthroscopic surgery of knee
- Torn rotator cuff in shoulder
- Torn labrum in shoulder
- Arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder
Personal injury law can be complicated, especially when it comes to establishing the precise cause of the injury. Prior conditions or prior injuries to a body part will complicate the case, but it can be handled effectively with the right knowledge from the Law Office of Donald W. Bedell.
As a personal injury lawyer since 1992, Mr. Bedell has handled hundreds of car accident cases. He will aggressively pursue a successful trial verdict or settlement with the defendant’s insurance company – whatever it takes to help you pay your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, disability, impairment, loss of enjoyment of life and other damages.
Answering Your Questions
We know how many questions our clients have surrounding car accidents, and we want to take the time to address some of those questions here:
How common are road fatalities in recent years?
According to NJ.gov, in 2020, 587 people died from car accidents, with the number of victims increasing to nearly 700 in 2021 and 2022. These fatalities are so prevalent they have become the second leading cause of unintentional death in both the United States and New Jersey.
Which counties are more likely to see a fatal car accident?
Some counties, either because of population, environment or other factors like road conditions, are more prone to fatal injuries than others. According to NJ.gov, the New Jersey counties that have seen the most fatal car accidents as of the end of 2022 are, in descending order:
- Middlesex County
- Burlington County
- Camden County
- Essex County
- Ocean County
- Monmouth County
- Gloucester County
- Bergen County
- Atlantic County
- Union County
- Mercer County
- Passaic County
- Cumberland County
- Morris County
- Salem County
- Somerset County
- Warren County
- Hudson County
- Cape May County
- Sussex County
- Hunterdon County
Protect Your Right To Compensation
If you have been badly injured in a car accident, you have a limited time to take legal action. For a free legal consultation with Mr. Bedell, please call our Brick office at 732-348-3439 and Toms River Office at 732-348-3439 and schedule an appointment. We can also be reached via email.