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The goal of any personal injury law lawsuit is to get you money— it’s that simple. Money is what levels the playing field when someone else hurts you. That money comes from the insurance company of the person or business that hurt you. That money can also help you heal, pay your bills, and help your family Move Forward.
The personal injury law lawyers at O’Cathain Law Group don’t see a dime of any money until you get paid – by verdict or settlement. O’Cathain Law Group personal injury law lawyers don’t take payment up front.
If you’ve been in a truck accident, the most important issue is if to make sure you’ve received the medical attention you need. Above all, see a medical professional for any health and physical injuries from the 18-wheeler crash. Do not discuss the truck accident with anyone but the police at the scene of the crash.
Next, contact the O’Cathain Law Group Personal Injury Law Department for a free consultation. Don’t delay—in New Jersey, the statute of limitations on filing a truck accident lawsuit is two years from the date of the accident. Speak with the Domhnall O’Cathain, Esq., who heads the Personal Injury Department— he’s certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a civil trial lawyer. Also, on your legal team will be one of our dedicated personal injury law paralegals.
When we think of a lawsuit, we think of what we see on TV: the trial. However, according to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics, approximately 73 percent of cases resulted in an agreed settlement. Learn more about negotiating fair Hackensack truck accident settlements during a consultation with one of our skilled lawyers.
The insurance company for the trucking company will cover the driver and the trucking company. Most big trucking companies have $1 million in primary insurance and then extra layers in excess coverage. Sometimes there will be different insurance companies for the primary and the excess coverage. The primary insurance company has a responsibility to let the excess insurance company know if the value of your case will go over the primary coverage. You need a lawyer who understands how insurance companies work and how they sometimes end of screwing themselves by not taking your case seriously.
You want to get your money for pain and suffering, bodily injury, lost wages, medical expenses, future medical expenses, an emotional distress. O’Cathain Law Group Personal Injury Law Department will fight for you, to make sure your settlement is what you deserve, and what you need to get back to your life.
We will only advise you to accept the settlement when we feel it’s the best outcome to your lawsuit. We will tell you if we think the insurance company will pay more and give you the option to fight for a higher settlement. And if we think we should walk away from the negotiating table and go to trial, we will tell you.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of a truck accident, contact our 24 hours service. Reach out today for a free consultation. Our attorneys have experience negotiating Hackensack truck accident settlements. Call (201) 488-1161, email
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or fill out the online intake form here. Get the settlement money you need to Move Forward.