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Plain and simple, you want your case to be handled by a skilled and experienced litigator in whom you can place your trust. You can rest assured, every client is extremely important to us and you will know that from the beginning of your case until it is concluded. Because of the close personal attention that you will receive, our relationship with clients often continues on long after their case is resolved.
Millions of people are injured in car accidents every year, so it is no surprise that we have more car accident cases than any other type. Reckless drivers, speeding, alcohol, running red lights or stop signs, and texting while driving are some of leading causes of car accidents resulting in injuries or death.
Serious injuries or even death can result from negligence or carelessness in a home, apartment building, retail business, shopping center, gas station, restaurant, parking lot, swimming pool, amusement park, playground, or in many other scenarios. In most cases, a major issue is whether a property owner knew or should have known of the existence of a dangerous condition.
No matter where you work and what your occupation is, injuries happen. On the job injuries can happen in any manner for any reason and can cause sudden temporary or permanent disability, financial loss, catastrophic injury or death. You may be entitled to certain benefits through your employer, and/or have an additional claim for damages against another person or company.
Holding companies responsible for harms caused by dangerous products should be incentive enough to put out a safe product. However, profits over people is a common theme. There have been many instances when a life could have been saved or catastrophic injury avoided had a company not cut corners and compromised safety.
Preventable medical errors are unfortunately commonplace and result in thousands of deaths and serious injuries each year. Health care providers must meet a professional standard of care, and you should be able to safely place your health and your life in their hands.
A wrongful death claim may arise when a negligent, reckless or intentional act results in someone’s death. There are many different situations in which wrongful death occurs, but fatalities occur more often in motor vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, plane crashes, and due to medical malpractice.
Bicycles and scooters are fun to ride but there are there are dangers that can result in serious injuries or even death. Most avoidable accidents involve a collision with a car, for example as a car is pulling out of a driveway or making a turn at an intersection.
Injuries which involve cruise ships or boats can be more problematic due to possible delayed or inaccessible medical care, lack of necessary medical equipment or supplies, potential enormous expense of air ambulance and uncovered medical expenses. Time limitations for claims are short, requiring quick legal action if warranted.
Nursing homes must meet certain minimum standards that provide for the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident in accordance with a plan of care. We always hope that a facility would strive to exceed minimum standards, but far too often they fall below and our beloved family member suffers needlessly.
According to the American Heart Association, the high levels of nicotine in e-cigarettes can harm the developing brains of teens, kids and fetuses in women who vape while pregnant. They also contain cancer-causing chemicals, and metals such as nickel, tin and lead. The increase in vaping has become a serious public health threat.