Francis M. Smith, Esq., NJ Personal Injury Attorney Company Profile
I offer personalized legal representation to clients who have been injured due to the negligence of another person or entity. Whether you were hurt by a slip and fall in a supermarket, are pursuing an auto accident claim, or if a loved one has suffered harm in a nursing home, or any other accident or injury, I will work with you to recover the compensation to which you are entitled. I provide personal injury representation to clients throughout counties that include Sussex County, Union County, Morris County and Hunterdon County.
My clients can expect a level of personal attention and service that large personal injury law firms simply cannot offer. You are assured the same lawyer will handle your case, from beginning to end. You will not get lost in the shuffle.
I believe that communication is the key to any successful attorney-client relationship. I pride myself on the fact that I always return phone calls and email messages within 24-hours. I think it is important that you are actively involved in the handling of your case. For that reason, you will always get a copy of any correspondence that relates to your case. I will always keep you in the loop in terms of any new developments or situations that arise as your case progresses, and explain these developments in plain English. You have put your faith in me, and I work hard to deserve it.
98% of personal injury cases are settled out of court. Many of these cases are settled through mediation or arbitration; I have extensive experience in both.
In addition to my Mountainside office, I have satellite offices in Clinton, Newton, and Morristown New Jersey. If the extent of your injuries prevents you from traveling to one of these locations, I am more than happy to come to you in the hospital or at your home. Our initial consultation is always free of charge, and you will not pay any fees unless I recover financial compensation for you.
If you have been injured and you need the assistance of an experienced New Jersey accident injury lawyer, contact me at the Law Offices of Francis M. Smith, Esq. today. I am happy to answer your legal questions, discuss the facts of your case, and explore your options all in a free telephone consultation.
News from Francis M. Smith, Esq., NJ Personal Injury Attorney:
Liens and Personal Injury Settlements
MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J., June 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — New Jersey personal injury cases can be subjected to liens. A "lien" refers to money to be paid out of a judgment or settlement, many times to medical care providers who were never paid their full bill. Since unpaid medical bills can show up on credit reports and can potentially […]
NJ Auto Insurance: What is a Tort Threshold?
MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J., June 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — When people apply for auto insurance, there are a lot of choices in coverage they need to make. According to Francis M. Smith, NJ personal injury attorney, one of the most critical choices is the "threshold," AKA the "tort threshold" or "lawsuit threshold." This one choice saves a good […]
The 7 Most Important Car Insurance Coverages
MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J., April 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Tax time is an excellent time to take stock of things and make better decisions going forward. Experienced car accident attorney Francis M. Smith, Esq. reminds New Jersey drivers to look over their auto insurance policies to ensure that they are adequately covered in the event of an accident. […]
Francis M. Smith, Esq. Urges Drivers in New Jersey to Adopt Safe Winter Driving
MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J., Feb. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Driving in NJ has been especially treacherous. One 27-year driver's life was spared when a semi truck lost control on black ice on the NJ Turnpike. Within minutes his life was spared again when a second articulated tractor trailer lost control and jack-knifed, narrowly missing Mr. Varavko's car. The […]
Francis M. Smith, Esq. Urges Communities to Apply for Grants to Improve Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety in New Jersey
MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J., April 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — New Jersey is among the two worst states regarding pedestrian and bicycle safety. The statistics for injuries and fatalities, and the record for infrastructure improvements to prevent these accidents, is dismal. According to a recent Tri-State Transportation Campaign analysis and NJ State Police data: 26.8% of NJ road deaths in […]
Experienced Personal Injury Attorney Francis M. Smith Educates New Jersey Drivers on Auto Insurance with New Book
MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J., Jan. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — In his new book, New Jersey Car Insurance Buyer's Guide, Francis M. Smith, Esq. (www.FrankSmithLaw.com), a NJ personal injury attorney, educates drivers on the advantages of a Standard Policy, the risks of Basic Policies, personal injury protection, or PIP Primary vs. Health Care Primary, and coverage limit levels. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140114/PH45750-a ) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140114/PH45750-b ) With nearly […]
NJ's New Personal Injury Protection Regulations Benefit Insurers Not Injured Victims or Their Doctors, Explains Francis M. Smith, Esq.
MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J., July 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Constraints and controls imposed by health insurers outrage both doctors and patients[i]. Medical trade organizations, such as the American Psychological Association, resist cuts in insurance and managed care rates. The NJ Commissioner of Banking and Insurance new medical reimbursement schedule and dispute process went into effect this year on […]
New Jersey Federal Court Rules Facebook Posts Could Be Used as Evidence
Attorney Francis M. Smith warns of potential legal risks of social media's online data MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Parents warn their teenagers about Internet dangers, from cyber bullying to potential predators, but may not realize the personal legal risks they face themselves when using social media such as Facebook and Twitter. A recent […]
