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Personal Injury Law

The three roles of lawyers in personal injury and wrongful death cases are to (1) preserve the evidence, (2) investigate and present the evidence in settlement negotiations, and (3) try the case if it cannot be settled on a reasonable basis. Early involvement is critical. Otherwise, important rights may be lost.

Preserve the Evidence:
Photographs should be taken of injuries to individuals, stitches, hospital scenes, and bruises. If this information is not preserved, how will a jury evaluate the nature and extent of your injuries years later? In collision cases, it is important to have photographs taken of the scene of the accident and both vehicles involved before any repairs are made. It may be necessary to hire an accident reconstruction engineer to determine the speed of vehicles at the point of impact and other factors involved in the accident. This is not possible without preserving accurate information. Braces, flexible casts, canes, orthopedic plates and screws, and other medical devices should be saved for use as exhibits.

Presentation of the Evidence:
Your attorneys will investigate your claim, obtain medical records and opinions, calculate the expenses and lost wages, project future expenses and lost wages, and meet with you to develop a settlement proposal. Thereafter, a settlement brochure will be sent to the insurance carrier. If the responsible party is uninsured, or does not have enough insurance coverage, an uninsured/underinsured claim may be made with your insurance carrier.

Trial:
Most cases are settled. However, in some cases, the parties simply cannot agree on a fair value and a trial is necessary. Alternatives to trial include mediated settlement conferences and arbitration of the case, if the other side will agree. Obviously, it is in your interest to have an attorney involved in any serious injury case as soon as possible so that necessary evidence is preserved, witnesses are identified, and the case is properly prepared. The same holds true with cases involving potential medical malpractice and products liability claims.


Workers Compensation

Even if you are now getting Workers' Compensation benefits, did you know statutes of limitation may be running in your case? Even if the right form is on file, statutes of limitation may be running unless the form accurately describes all of your injuries. Did the insurance company tell you EVERYTHING?
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Social Security Disability

The Social Security Administration has complex regulations to determine if you are eligible for disability insurance benefits (SSDI) or supplemental security income (SSI). These benefits are paid to people not yet retired who have physical or mental health limitations which prevent any work in the national economy when disability is expected to last for 12 months or more.
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Personal Injury Law

The three roles of lawyers in personal injury and wrongful death cases are to (1) preserve the evidence, (2) investigate and present the evidence in settlement negotiations, and (3) try the case if it cannot be settled on a reasonable basis. Early involvement is critical. Otherwise, important rights may be lost.
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Adoptions

Attorney Janice Walston can help you experience the joy of adopting a child, whether that adoption be with a surrogate parent, across state lines or international borders. Herself an adoptive parent, Ms. Walston can share her own journey and provide counseling as you approach the decision to move forward.
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Estate Law

Dealing with the death of a loved one is often traumatic and difficult. Handling legal estate matters during these stressful times can sometimes compound the emotional pain. Our experienced professionals can't take away the hurt, but we can remove the heavy yoke of legal work from your shoulders, negotiate with creditors, and help resolve contentious issues that can threaten to endanger family stability. Our early involvement can sometimes eliminate problems before they have a chance to arise. Please call us today!
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