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Premises Liability
The firm has handled many cases for persons injured on property
owned by another. The most common type of premises liability
case involves a slip and fall at some type of a commercial
building, such as a department store or supermarket. We have
handled a number of cases where a landlord has failed to keep
common areas and stairways in a reasonably safe condition.
If you are injured because of a dangerous condition on another
person’s property, you may have a right to recover damages.
Our practice is to do a thorough investigation and work-up
of each case on which we accept representation. Where necessary,
we employ the services of an expert regarding such things
as the condition of a floor, or a parking lot, or a stairway,
and non-compliance with building codes or other safety requirements.
Cases are handled on a contingent fee basis. Our fee is a
percentage of the recovery. If no recovery, no fee.
Dog Bite Cases
The number of children injured and disfigured each year by
dog bites is truly astounding. We have handled many dog bite
cases. Unfortunately, extensive plastic surgery has sometimes
been required. There is a common misconception that a dog
is entitled to bite once. That is untrue. Again, early contact
with an attorney is important so that the evidence can be
preserved.
These cases are handled on a contingent fee basis. Our fee
is a percentage of recovery. If no recovery, no fee.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
This type of case often involves complex facts as to which
party is at fault. When necessary, we employ investigators
and accident reconstructionists who can testify as expert
witnesses. We have represented persons injured in the operation
of motor vehicles of all types, on or off the highway. Chances
of a good recovery are immeasurably increased if we are retained
at the earliest possible date so that the accident can be
investigated and the evidence preserved.
These cases are handled on contingent fee basis. Our fee is
a percentage of recovery. If no recovery, no fee.
Sexual Abuse and Molestation of Minors
We have experience in cases where a child is molested or abused
while in a foster home. These cases require a specialized
knowledge of the rules, regulations, and laws affecting county
social services and foster homes. We are one of the few firms
experienced and successful in this type of representation.
Where a public entity is involved, the rules contain some
specific time requirements and limitations for filing of claims.
Therefore, the prompt retaining of an attorney is essential.
In addition to the foster home and public entity cases, we
have handled cases involving molestation or abuse in a home
environment, whether from a family member or friend of the
family. We customarily use expert child psychologists to prove
damages because of the emotional trauma and distress which
can last for a lifetime.
These cases are handled on a contingent fee basis. Our fee
is a percentage of recovery. If no recovery, no fee.
Prescription Drug Cases
We are experienced in handling cases against pharmaceutical
companies because of injuries or a death resulting from negligently
placing on the market a drug which is unreasonably dangerous.
Pharmaceutical companies are required to make disclosures
in labeling required by the Food and Drug Administration.
We have handled cases where death resulted when there was
an inadequate disclosure of possible adverse effects.
These cases are handled on a contingent fee basis. Our fee
is a percentage of recovery. If no recovery, no fee.
Medical Malpractice
We accept cases where a person has been seriously injured
because a physician or surgeon has departed from the standard
of care in the community for the treatment of a particular
condition. We have access to those experts necessary to establish
the standard of care and to establish that the care and treatment
of the injured person was less than required by the standard.
These cases are handled on a contingent fee basis. Our fee
is a percentage of recovery. If no recovery, no fee.
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