New Jersey DUI Victim Restitution Lawyers
Some DUI cases in New Jersey involve civil and criminal charges stemming from a related accident. In such cases the victim or family of the victim of a DUI can file a lawsuit seeking some amount of financial damages from the convicted driver. Some amount of restitution is often due to the family that has been victimized by drunk driving. If the victim's family hires a particularly aggressive attorney then they may seek damages that are well above the amount they are legally entitled to.
If you or someone you love is facing charges involving the payment of restitution stemming from a New Jersey DUI it is often wise to hire an experienced New Jersey drunk driving defense attorney who can handle your case for you. Many times a person is charged with paying restitution even if they have not legally been convicted of a DUI or have not challenged a judge's opinion in their DWI case. In order to ensure that the correct amount of restitution is paid by the correct person to the correct person, you should always have experienced legal assistance.
Victim restitution in New Jersey can allow for families to sue others for loss of wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, wrongful deaths and other elements. The amounts asked for by a family's lawyer are usually based on previous amounts given in similar situations. Because the law tends to be extremely complicated in regard to financial settlements from DUI cases, an experienced attorney can be a great help.
Restitution is a legally entitled element of any criminal act. While methods of obtaining restitution vary from state to state and are dependant on the crime, there are several commonalities that all cases share. Victims must file restitution claims in a court of law or have their attorneys draft a motion and notify the other party's lawyers. In many cases restitution is settled without going before a court of law. Both sides agree to a certain amount after a period of deliberation.
Restitution claims cannot usually be made unless there is a clearly convicted person to seek money from. Only once a case has been closed and a guilty verdict is issued can a New Jersey DWI restitution process begin. If there is the possibility of having a DWI case thrown out of court because of some legal error then the restitution amount is usually affected as well.
Every case of DWI victim restitution is different. The legal team at the offices of Lependorf & Silverstein has years of experience in dealing with all DUI and criminal restitution cases throughout New Jersey. Our offices in Princeton can handle most every New Jersey related case and we always give free consultations regarding any case.
If you or someone you love is facing a DWI and a victim restitution suit in New Jersey, please contact our office immediately. We will answer your questions and inform you of all of your rights.
If you or a loved one has been accused or arrested for a DWI in New Jersey, contact Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free consultation.
