Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey

car accident

a woman decided to put her car in reverse and slammed into my car. I wasnt moving. There doesnt 'appear' to be much, if any, damage to my car, but I called the cops anyway. The cops acted lie I shouldnt have bothered and told me there is no law saying we have to report an accident. Is that true? This was in NJ. A 'witness' lied and said she didnt hit me, despite she admitted it, and admitted it while I was on the phone (so someone else heard her say it)


Asked on 5/04/09, 5:02 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Richard Vallario Richard W. Vallario Law Office

Re: car accident

You say there appears to be no damage. If your concern is that the impact caused some mechanical problem, get it checked out. If there is no damage, why waste your time on this.

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Answered on 5/05/09, 11:38 am
david bildner bildner law firm

Re: car accident

NJ law requires the filing of a police report whenever there is a motor vehicle accident causing personal injury or property damage in the amount of $250 or more. The law does not require filing a report for an accident that causes no personal injury and less than $250 of property damage.

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Answered on 5/04/09, 5:55 pm
Daniel Cevallos Cevallos & Wong, LLP

Re: car accident

You should talk to an attorney as soon as possible because the insurance company might determine that you were at fault. Feel free to give our offices a call for a consultation. We'll be able to help.

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Answered on 5/05/09, 12:32 am


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