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Automobiles / Truck
Driving is as much as part of most people's lives
as eating and sleeping. With so much time on the
road, accidents seem inevitable. But while some
crashes prove minor, many more result in serious
injuries or fatalities. In many cases, motor vehicle
accidents are the result of driver distraction
or recklessness. From cell phones to speeding
to substance abuse, certain behavior put people
at risk. If you have been injured in an automobile
or truck accident, we can help. Please contact
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Boat /Train / Bus Accidents
The drivers of buses, boats, and trains must abide
by laws meant for safety, including laws that
prohibit speeding and consuming alcohol before
or while driving. In addition, the companies that
maintain public transportation vehicles like buses
are liable for the safety of their vehicles. Railroad
companies are responsible for ensuring that their
trains and tracks are not substandard. Recreational
boats must avoid reckless behavior. If you have
been injured in a boat, train, or bus accident,
we may be able to help you receive compensation.
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Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists are extremely vulnerable during
crashes even when wearing helmets, and many people
involved in motorcycle accidents are seriously
injured. When a motorcycle accident is the result
of speeding or intoxication on the part of the
driver of the other vehicle, the offending party
may be legally liable. If you have been injured
in a motorcycle accident, we can help you receive
the compensation you need. Please contact us today.
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Defective or Dangerous Products
Manufacturers are responsible for the safety
of consumers who use their products. When a product
is used in its intended manner and causes harm
either because it malfunctions or because it is
inherently dangerous, the manufacturer may be
liable. In some cases, stores selling dangerous
or defective products may also bear liability.
If you have been injured by a defective or dangerous
product, we can help. Please contact us today.
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Construction Falls
Many hazards come along with working on a construction
site; one of the most common is the risk of an
injury-causing fall. Supervisors, architects,
equipment manufacturers, and others in charge
of construction project aspects are expected to
properly train their employees, to stringently
follow safety guidelines, and to prevent accidents
from happening. When a worker is injured in a
construction fall, one or more of these parties
may be legally liable. If you have been injured
in a construction fall, we can help you receive
the compensation you need. Please contact us today.
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Aviation Crashes
Although air travel is considered to be reasonably
safe, when crashes do occur the consequences can
be dire. When an aviation crash occurs because
of the negligence of the flight crew, equipment
manufacturer, airline service workers, insurers
or others may be guilty of negligence. If you
or a loved one has been injured in an aviation
crash, we can help. Please contact us today. Back
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Medical Malpractice
People entrust their lives to doctors, nurses,
and hospitals, expecting that they will receive
a certain standard of care. When a medical professional
fails to provide care in line with this standard
either through negligence, ineptitude, or malice
and this results in injury to the patient, the
doctor or hospital may be guilty of medical malpractice.
Examples of malpractice include: misdiagnosis,
prescribing an inappropriate medication, delaying
treatment unnecessarily, providing improper treatment,
or failing to provide necessary care. If you or
a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice,
we can help you. Please contact us today. Back
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Blood Bank / Aids / HIV
Blood banks have an enormous responsibility to
protect both donors and recipients of blood. When
blood supplies are not collected or maintained
in a sanitary manner or when patients or donors
are improperly screened, there can be serious
repercussions. If a person giving or receiving
blood contracts AIDS or HIV because of the blood
bank's negligence, the facility may be liable.
If you have contracted HIV or AIDS from blood
donation or a transfusion, we can help. Please
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Toxic Tort / Exposures
Exposure to certain substances can be harmful,
especially when a person has repeated contact
with a dangerous material over a long period of
time. Benzene, vinyl chloride, asbestos, and toxic
mold are all examples of chemicals or other dangerous
substances to which people can be exposed. People
who work with dangerous materials or who live
near facilities that use them are usually at the
highest risk for developing exposure related illnesses
such as cancer. If you or a loved one has been
harmed by exposure to a toxic substance, we can
help your family. Please contact us today. Back
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Fire-Burns
Burn injuries can be disfiguring and in some cases
life-threatening. Burns can be caused by exposure
to chemicals, flames, or radiation sources (including
sunlight). People sometimes sustain burns due
to another party's negligence (for example a chemical
burn sustained at work or a hot water burn that
occurs because an apartment complex's water thermostat
is broken). If you have been the victim of a burn
injury, we can help you receive compensation.
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On The Job / Workplace Injuries
Worker's compensation is designed to protect employees
who are injured on the job. With worker's compensation,
fault is not an issue -- the worker is entitled
to benefits regardless of the cause of injury.
Benefits are available both for injuries sustained
in workplace accidents and for injuries that occur
due to the repetition of normal job duties (such
as carpal tunnel syndrome or exposure related
diseases). When an employer refuses to furnish
an injured worker with the worker's compensation
benefits he or she deserves, the victim should
contact an attorney. If benefits are paid, the
worker can not then sue his employer, although
in some cases third parties may be sued. If you
have been injured at work, we can examine your
case and provide you with options. Please contact
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Defamation
An injury to a person's character can be just
as harmful as a physical attack. Whether your
name has been tarnished through print or through
the spoken word, we can help you regain the character
that we all fight so hard to preserve. If you
have been the victim of defamation, please contact
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Nuisance
Exposure to noise can have devastating consequences
for a person's hearing and sanity. Whether you
have experienced these harmful results at work
or in the home, the noisy party may be liable.
If you have a nuisance case, we can help. Please
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Food Poisoning
The food at a restaurant may not always be up
to your standards as a customer. However, it is
another matter if it is not up to the health department's
standards. Food poisoning at public places occurs
more often than consumers realize. If you think
you might have been a victim, let us help. Please
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Utilities
Numerous issues can arise when electricity and
gas are not administered safely and effectively.
Downed lines and electric fields pose health risks,
while outages and contract disputes can result
in severe inconveniences to customers and corporations
alike. Let our office represent you to ensure
efficiency in resolving the issue. Please contact
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Admiralty
Accidents that occur at sea include collisions,
maritime product liability, personal injury, and
other types of cases. From the design and safety
of ships to the behavior of captain and crew,
there are many possible causes of injury at sea.
If you have been injured in a maritime accident,
we can help you determine fault and receive compensation.
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Premises Liability
Did you fall on a wet floor at the supermarket
today? Or did a tree limb hit your car at the
dinner party at the neighbors' last week? Property
owners who court public entry must create a safe
environment for their visitors, and your problem
might be their fault. If you have been harmed
on another party's property, we can help. Please
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Dangerous Animals
Man against nature can have grave outcomes.
It is the responsibility of an animal's owner
to ensure the safety of the people with which
it might come in contact. If you have been the
victim of a bite or attack, we can help. Please
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