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Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Claims In New Jersey

What is my personal injury case worth?

There is no simple answer to this question because every personal injury claim is unique. In general, the amount of compensation you receive will be based on several different factors, including the severity of your injuries, the amount of income you lost during your recovery, how your future might be affected by your injuries and more. In addition, the amount of insurance or assets available to cover the claim can affect the compensation you receive.

One thing an experienced personal injury attorney does is help clients understand the true value of their claim. That helps avoid issues with low-ball settlements that do not come close to being fair.

How much do personal injury lawyers charge?

At Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C., we understand that our clients are in no position to hire an attorney outright when they’ve already suffered an injury and severe financial losses. For that reason, we handle all personal injury claims on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing from the initial consultation onward unless we recover compensation for you through negotiation or at trial.

Do I have a personal injury case?

You may have a valid personal injury claim any time you can show that you were harmed by another party’s negligent, reckless or deliberate wrongful actions. Most claims are related to negligence, which means that the other party failed to use a reasonable, ordinary amount of care under the circumstances. For example, a driver who runs a red light would be considered negligent.

What do I do if I have a personal injury case?

The first thing you should do is speak to an experienced personal injury attorney. You should also get a folder and start keeping records of all your medical bills, doctor visits, lost wages and anything else that is relevant since that will help support your claim.