A tremendous portion of our practice over the years has been devoted to clients who have been injured or lost their loved one in an automobile accident that was no fault of their own. It is important that an attorney become involved in your case as soon as possible after an accident occurs to safeguard you against both the defendant's insurance company as well as your own. An attorney should be involved with any statement given to an insurance company and should review everything that an insurance company asks you to sign - even checks. All victims of motor vehicle accidents should review our Suggestions for Accident Victims in addition to speaking with one of our attorneys so they can better prepare themselves for the difficult times ahead. Some examples of motor vehicle accidents:

• Automobile striking a pedestrian
• Accident involving two automobiles
• Accident involving multiple vehicles
• Truck striking an automobile
• Truck striking a truck
• Automobile striking a motorcycle
• Automobile striking a bicyclist

This is a rather large area of cases that can encompass a number of injuries sustained at the home, apartment, land, or business that belongs to someone else, and involved no wrongdoing on your part. These cases also include Lead Poisoning cases which, due to the rapid development of that area of the law, are discussed under that heading on this web page. It is important that an attorney become involved in your case as soon as possible after you have been injured to safeguard you against the defendant's insurance company. An attorney should be involved with any statement given to the defendant's insurance company and should review everything that an insurance company asks you to sign - even checks.

• Defective sidewalks
• Defective outdoor/indoor steps
• Defective doors (glass, closures, locks etc.)
• Defective asphalt in parking lot
• Defective carpeting
• Slip and falls - outdoor and indoor, public and private
• Violations of the BOCA code
• Fire
• Asbestos
• Legionnaire's Disease
• Food Poisoning (see also Product Liability)
• Amusement park rides (see also Product Liability)
• Dog bites/attacks
• Hotel accidents

Whereas these are difficult and expensive cases to prove, we have had success in assisting clients with cases that involve a product that was manufactured for their use, consumption, or contact, and through no fault of their own, caused injury or death. With this type of case it is again extremely important to consult immediately with an attorney. If the injury or death occurred while the victim was "on the job," a worker's compensation attorney may also be needed to work with the attorney you choose to handle your product liability case. It is imperative that photographs be obtained of the product in question, as well as any manuals, pamphlets, instructions, warranties, receipts, or booklets that may have been provided with or since the sale of the product. The product should be kept in the same condition as at the time of the accident. In some instances, the product is stored either at the law firm or at a facility chosen by the law firm. Again, talking with or signing anything provided by the manufacturer or its insurance company should not be done without consulting with an attorney.

• Automobile
• Printing press
• Paper cutter
• Ladder
• Bed
• Shower head
• Corneal lens implant
• Amusement park ride (see also premises liability)
• Food Poisoning (see also premises liability)
• Breast implants
• Vertical saw
• Playground design
• Public restroom design

This is an area of personal injury law that is likely the most difficult, time consuming, and expensive to pursue, but also probably the most inquired about area of personal injury cases at this time. Numerous calls are received by our attorneys complaining of what a patient considers "Medical Malpractice."

• Just because a procedure was not successful does not mean you instantly have medical malpractice.
• Just because you can prove malpractice does not mean you will be able to prove the other element of a malpractice case -- damages.
• Just because you may have a malpractice case does not mean that it will be cost effective for you to pursue it.
• Just because you have obvious "damages" does not mean there was malpractice.

In order to prove a malpractice case, you must be able to prove that the healthcare provider breached the standard of care recognized for that treatment by healthcare providers practicing in the same field. In addition, however, you must be able to prove that as a result of that malpractice you suffered injury. When talking to providers you see after the alleged malpractice, you should not ask about "malpractice" or volunteer to them that you are even considering retaining the services of an attorney. We recommend to anyone who thinks they may have a malpractice action to obtain a complete copy of all relevant medical records before we review the case. Relevant records include all treatment notes from the doctor alleged to have committed the malpractice, in addition to any records from related treatment before or after the alleged malpractice. A letter requesting the records should be written to each relevant provider, and you should retain a copy of the letter(s) for your records. We have assisted people complaining of medical malpractice by reviewing files and/or pursuing a lawsuit in a multitude of medical fields. Contact us for more information on Medical Malpractice.

• Sprains
• Strains
• Broken Bones
• Lacerations
• Internal injuries
• Head injuries
• Brain injuries
• Burns
• Eye injuries
• Food poisoning
• Crush injuries
• Fibromyalgia
• TMJ
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Amputations
• Asbestosis
• Legionnaire's Disease
• Lead Poisoning
• Heart attacks
• Foreign objects in body after surgery
• Premature/Complicated labor and delivery

Whereas this is a form of Premises Liability, recently this area has become one of the "hottest" areas of personal injury law. Because of the danger posed by lead poisoning, Federal law has made it mandatory that landlords and homeowners disclose to tenants and/or purchasers of dwellings built prior to 1978 the presence of lead-based paint. Exposure to lead-based paint, dust, and chips is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. They become the victim of the landlord or homeowner's non-disclosure or negligence and are diagnosed with lead poisoning. If this occurs, the victim should hold the landlord or homeowner accountable for his/her nondisclosure or negligence.

Our attorneys have extensive experience in handling all types of traffic and criminal cases from speeding to defense of capital murder. We handle all misdemeanors and felonies in both state and Federal courts.

Our firm handles uncontested divorces.