An estimated 90 percent of a driver’s reactions are based on visual information. Knowing this, it is no wonder that nighttime driving is one of the leading contributing factors in auto accidents. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, while there is 60 percent less traffic at night, 40 percent of fatal car accidents occur after the sun has gone down.
If you have been injured in a nighttime car accident, you need an experienced lawyer on your side to make sure you receive the compensation you are entitled to.
Determining Liability
Many nighttime car accidents are caused by the actions of a single driver. This may include distraction, drug or alcohol use, or other types of negligent behavior. However, some nighttime accidents may be caused by roadway defects that were not seen due to poor lighting or similarly complex issues.
The only way to get proper compensation following a nighttime car accident is by identifying its cause. The only way to identify the cause of an accident is with a thorough investigation performed by an experienced car accident lawyer.
Newark car accident lawyer Anthony Carbone has nearly three decades of experience helping victims of nighttime accidents get full compensation. He will investigate your accident, establish liability, and fight to get you every penny you are entitled to.
If you live in Hudson or Essex County, New Jersey and have been involved in a nighttime car accident, please contact the Law Offices of Anthony Carbone, P.C. today to schedule a free consultation at our Jersey City location.