Personal Injury

Generically speaking, “personal injury” law includes everything from medical malpractice to a dog bite case. In most personal injury cases, compensation for your injuries will be covered by one or more insurance policies, particularly the insurance policy owned by the negligent party. This insurance company is also known as a “third party insurer.” The problem is that legal action is all too often necessary before the third party insurer, and in some cases your insurance company, will take your claim seriously. Your insurance company may also want to recover a portion of your settlement or damage award through a doctrine known as subrogation. The bottom line is that if you have suffered a personal injury, then you are most likely dealing with numerous insurance adjusters who are pushing you for a quick settlement. If this describes your circumstance, then please give us a call and we will discuss your case at no charge.

Workers’ Compensation

In almost all cases, you are barred from suing your employer if you are injured on the job. Compensation rights for such injuries can be found in a complex statutory scheme that is resolved through an administrative process. If you have suffered a job-related injury, then it is critical that you understand your rights during your recovery period and after you have reached medical stability. To learn more about your rights under workers’ compensation law, we welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss the facts of your case at no cost to you.

Products Liability

Capitalism is an imperfect science. The reality is that some products do not adequately warn consumers about potential risks. Some products are designed or produced in a defective manner. When such products enter the stream of commerce they can cause physical harm and sometimes death. This practice area is known as products liability. Products liability cases are often national in scope and filed as a class action. If you believe that you have been injured by a defective product, then give us a call and we can investigate whether similar consumers have also complained of similar injuries or have already taken legal action.

Employment Law

Unless a contract defines the terms of your employment, you are employed at will. This basically means that your employer can terminate you for good cause, bad cause, or no cause. What your employer cannot do, however, is discriminate against you because of your age, race, sex, religious practices, or physical limitations. For most employees, your employer must also pay you minimum wage and overtime compensation. You also have the right to work without being sexually harassed. Most employment cases have administrative requirements that must be met before you can initiate legal action. If you believe that you have a claim against your employer or would like to find out if you do, then please give us a call and we will discuss your case at no cost to you.

Criminal Defense