FAQ SESSION WITH NEW JERSEY PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY THOMAS FLYNN
The following information includes frequently asked personal
injury questions. The answers stated are general in nature and are
not intended to apply to every personal injury situation. Each case
is different and carries its own set of circumstances which must be
taken into consideration by competent legal counsel. At Flynn
& Associates,
PPC, you can receive the necessary legal advice required to
decipher the status of your specific personal injury claim.
What is Personal Injury?
Personal Injury is any physical or mental injury to a person that is the result of another person's negligence or harmful act. Personal Injury involves civil law cases as opposed to criminal law cases which involve a defendant and the State of New Jersey. Personal injury is often referred to as bodily injury and can occur in a wide variety of ways. The following are some of the most common accidents resulting in personal injury:
- Auto Accidents
- Dangerous or Defective Product Injuries
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Boating Accidents
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Death
What financial compensation can I recover in a personal injury claim?
Accident victims are entitled to recover monetary damages for all losses and expenses suffered from the accident. Depending upon the particular circumstances of your case, damages may include recovery for any of the following:
- Medical bills
- Lost Wages, including overtime
- Pain & Suffering
- Physical Disability
- Disfigurement
- Emotional Trauma
- Mental Disability
- Property Damage
How do I know if I need an attorney?
If you have been seriously injured in New Jersey, or within the surrounding areas of New Jersey, and are unsure about filing a personal injury claim, consult with an experienced attorney as soon as possible. Make sure this is done before you provide anyone with statements or sign papers of any kind. State laws require lawsuit filing within a specific period of time. Depending upon the circumstances of your case, you may be prohibited from filing a lawsuit and obtaining any compensation for your injuries. Personal injury Attorneys of Flynn & Associates can advise you on the applicable New Jersey laws and the statute of limitations applicable to your case.
What is a Contingency Fee?
A contingency fee is a fee that is used by The Attorneys of Flynn & Associates in personal injury claim is dependent upon the successful resolution of your case. A contingency fee is paid as a percentage of your monetary recovery; typically it is one third of the awarded settlement. A contingency fee refers to the meaning of the words "there is no fee unless we win your case."
If I have a personal injury case, do I have to go to court?
Many cases in New Jersey are settled out of court between opposing lawyers, or by the lawyer for the plaintiff and the insurance company. If a case does go to trial, plaintiffs usually appear in court to testify, as determined by attorneys.
If you or someone you know in Marlton, Mt. Laurel, Evesham Township, Washington Township, Bellmawr, Winslow, Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, Camden City or anywhere else within the surrounding cities and counties of New Jersey needs the assistance of an experienced personal injury lawyer, contact The Attorneys of Flynn & Associates at 866-822-7497 or complete the contact form on this site to begin your free consultation. For a list of all the municipal courts in New Jersey that Flynn & Associates practice in please click here.