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Burlington Personal Injury Attorneys

More than 100 Years of Combined Experience

Advocating For Personal Injury Victims In New Jersey For 50 Years

A catastrophic injury can be life-changing. Even minor injuries can cause significant hardships for you and your family. At Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C., we understand that the financial burdens and emotional aftermath can devastate a family for years if the claim is not properly handled.

Our experienced personal injury lawyers can properly investigate the accident, evaluate your damages and aggressively advocate for you in negotiations with an insurance company. We work to ensure your personal injury damages reflect long-term health care needs, rehabilitative costs, loss of income and future earning capacity, as well as pain and suffering.

Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C., is one of New Jersey’s premier law firms focused on personal injury. Our law offices have served the people of Burlington County and statewide New Jersey since 1965.

No Injury Case Is Too Big Or Too Small For Us

We believe that anyone injured through the fault of others deserves to be compensated for the harm. While we have the proven ability to handle catastrophic injuries and fatalities, we also get good results in smaller cases and all types of injuries.

Our Burlington attorneys have recovered compensation in a wide range of cases:

Local Burlington Lawyers Solving Local Problems

Our legal team offers large-law-firm experience and the attentive personal service of a small firm. Our team of four attorneys and multiple support staff bring more than 100 years of experience to serve our clients’ legal needs.

We have represented clients with profound injuries, such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injuries, amputations, broken bones, severe burns, vision or hearing loss, and facial disfigurement. We also welcome back injuries, injuries to joints and extremities, and other “soft tissue” cases that some law firms do not handle. It is not the value of your case, but whether we believe our skill and resources can improve your legal outcome.

We are fully devoted to securing maximum financial compensation for people who have suffered major damages due to the negligence of another party. We help people obtain settlements that address major medical care, grief counseling, physical rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation, and adaptive facilities and vehicles.

Throughout the legal process, our New Jersey law firm’s hard work for you is performed strictly on a contingency fee basis. You will owe no attorney fee unless we win a settlement damage award for you in negotiations with insurers or at trial.

Taking On The Insurance Side Of Claims For You

The aftermath of an accident can be stressful and confusing. You don’t have to navigate insurance claims on your own. We take pride in guiding our clients through every step of the process, whether you’re facing an insurance claim after an accident or need a strong defense against a claim. We are here to offer support and ensure your rights are protected.

Our team handles cases of all sizes with the same commitment to justice and personal attention. Because our attorneys have more than 100 collective years in practice, they have seen just about every type of claim imaginable. They have handled claims from both the plaintiff and the defense side. There is no claim too small or too complex for them.

Whether you have an injury and need help securing fair compensation, or you are on the defensive side of a claim, we provide the legal assistance you need. Trust us to work tirelessly on your behalf so you can focus on what matters most – your recovery and well-being.

Act Now To Protect Your Rights

We hold negligent parties and their insurers accountable for what happened to you. Contact the Burlington personal injury attorneys of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C., for a free initial consultation. Our toll-free number is 609-589-0649, or you can reach us online and we will respond soon. Let us know if you would like us to come to your home or hospital if your injuries make it difficult to come to us.

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 is the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, the statute of limitations to file a personal injury claim is typically two years from the date of an accident. There are very few exceptions to this deadline.

Failing to file a personal injury lawsuit within the allotted time can permanently prevent you from recovering damages. Our experienced personal injury lawyers can take steps to make sure that important evidence is preserved and help clients meet critical deadlines for their personal injury claims.

How long does it typically take to resolve a personal injury case?

A personal injury claim can take anywhere from several months to years to resolve, depending on the severity of a victim’s injuries and the complexity of the case. If an agreement can be reached outside of court, a case may be settled within months. However, if the negligent party is not willing to negotiate fairly and the case moves to litigation, a case can take a year (or longer) to settle.

Can I still file a personal injury claim if I was partially at fault for the accident?

Yes. New Jersey follows a modified comparative negligence system that permits injury victims to make a claim for their losses so long as they are 50% or less at fault for their accident. However, the amount of damages available may be reduced according to the assigned degree of fault. In other words, if you are 20% at fault for an accident and have $100,000 worth of damages, you would only be entitled to recover $80,000.

What types of evidence are crucial in supporting a personal injury claim?

Evidence is crucial for a successful personal injury claim. Some of the most common forms of evidence can include:

  • Police reports
  • Medical records
  • Video evidence
  • Witness testimonials
  • Expert accident recreation

Our attorneys at Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C., can help gather the evidence to support your claim.

How do insurance companies typically evaluate personal injury claims?

Insurance companies evaluate personal injury claims by reviewing and investigating liability and damages. An insurance adjuster can use medical reports, police reports and other forms of evidence to determine each party’s percentage of liability and value losses. It is important to be cautious when dealing with insurance company representatives, since they typically seek to lower their costs by limiting claims.

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.