When you have been injured as a result of someone's negligence, you must understand and evaluate your right to recover for your injuries.  You've already taken the appropriate first step by seeking legal advice from a personal injury attorney. 

 

But how will you know which attorney to choose?

 

You want a lawyer who will be accessible and helpful every step along the way.  Close, personal client attention is my top priority.  By providing you with skilled and effective advocacy, my purpose is to navigate you through the seemingly mine-filled path to receiving compensation for your injuries and damages.  Your focus should be on nothing but recovering physically, and preparing for your future.  Leave the rest to me.

 

I've dedicated my legal career to helping injured clients through personal injury claims and lawsuits.  My practice areas include: 

 

• Motor Vehicle Accidents 
  Thousands and thousands of drivers on the road invariably lead to the all too common event of car crashes. They happen for any number of reasons (distracted driving, texting-while-driving, drunk driving, etc.) and have the unfortunate consequence of changing people's lives - sometimes forever.  During our initial consultation, I will discuss the road to recovery with you, and thoroughly investigate the circumstance of your accident and take immediate steps to securing all vital evidence and information from witnesses.

 

• Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist Coverage
  If you've purchased uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM), and the negligent party's coverage is nonexistent, or more likely, inadequate to compensate you for your injuries, you're able to make a UM/UIM claim on your own insurance policy.  The law in this area can be tricky, and making a UM/UIM claim without the benefit of an experienced attorney could have devastating consequences.

 

• Insurance Bad Faith & Breach of Contract
  People carry insurance to protect themselves from devastating events such as fires, auto accidents, or disabling injuries. The purpose of having the insurance is to ensure that a bad situation doesn't turn worse.  When these events happen, and (1) the insurer denies instead of pays the claim, (2) offers to pay only a portion of the claim, or (3) delays payment for months or even years, hoping that the claimant will grow weary of the process and accept less than what is owed, the original devastating event is exponentially exacerbated, oftentimes leaving claimants in dire straits.  If you've had an experience like that, you may have an action for breach of contract and bad faith against your own insurer.

 

• Pedestrian Accidents
  Pedestrian accidents occur for many reasons; cars, motorcycles, buses and bicycles can all hit people on the street, in the crosswalk, even on sidewalks.  Many times motorists just don't see pedestrians or are distracted, or they fail to yield the right of way in a pedestrian crosswalk or at an intersection. Whatever the reason, the rule is simple - pedestrians should never be struck by motorists, period.  Negligent drivers may not be the only cause of a pedestrian accident. Crosswalk location and road design can also contribute to, and/or be the direct cause of a pedestrian accident.  Identifying and pursuing all proper defendants is reason enough why you should consult a personal injury attorney prior to making your claim for injuries and damages with just the motorist.

 

• Premises Liability
  If you are injured because of a hazard on someone else’s property, premises liability states that the responsible party is the owner of the property. However, finding out who the owner of a property can be difficult. If you fall on a patch of ice on your neighbor’s steps, then your neighbor can be held responsible. The same can be said if you visit a store and are injured — the responsible party is either the store or the owner of the building or in some cases, both entities. And if you are injured on government property, then you may have a case against the government.  But it’s not easy to prove responsibility in these types of cases. The other party can come back and say that the fault is yours since you weren’t “paying attention to your surroundings” (i.e., the condition that caused you to be injured was "open and obvious" or the defect was "trivial."  You should retain a lawyer experienced in this area of the law who can effectively help you through the claim process - and make sure that you don't fall victim a second time.

 

• Catastrophic Injuries 
  Catastrophic injuries are defined by the life-changing consequences they create for victims and families. Extensive medical bills, diminished ability to work, and the need for expensive care commonly result from serious and catastrophic injuries. In addition, victims and families are often left to struggle with a markedly changed quality of life.

 

• Wrongful Death and Survival Actions
  In some cases, the negligence or wrongful acts of others lead to fatal accidents. When this happens, families must struggle with untimely loss and financial setbacks. Fortunately, the law enables families who have lost loved ones in preventable accidents to file wrongful death/survival claims for the purpose of securing justice and compensation for their otherwise immeasuarable loss.

 

• Auto Insurance Consultation/Evaluation
  Have a question regarding your auto insurance and want to know if you're adequately covered for all scenarios?  At no additional charge to you I will sit down with you and go over all aspects of your current coverage and help you fill any gaps in your policy.  Don't wait until you need the coverage before you realize you don't have it.

 

No matter what your case may involve, if you've been injured and someone can and should be held accountable, contact me for a free consultation to review your case, explore your available options, and discuss how I can help you. In addition to the practice areas above involving serious injuries or wrongful death, I also handle cases involving:

 

• Medical Malpractice

 

• Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse

 

• Tractor-trailer/trucking litigation

 

• Bicycle Accidents

 

• Defective Products

 

• Train Accidents

 

• Construction Accidents