Accidents in Bergen County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year

In Bergen County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.

When an accident happens in Bergen County, it is important to do the following immediately:

• Remain at the crash scene;
• Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
• Call the police;
• Exchange information with other drivers;
• Get contact information from witnesses;
• Inform your insurance company;
• Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
• Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
• Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.

An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.

After a Bergen County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.

Click the links below to learn more about:

• Recent data on Bergen County motor-vehicle crashes;
• Data on hit-and-run collisions in Bergen County;
• The most dangerous roads for Bergen County accidents;

• Statistics on motorcycle helmet usage in Bergen County;

Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.

Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Learn more here about how a Bergen County injury attorney can help.