Accident and Insurance Claims. Accident and insurance claims may not involve a motor vehicle. Such claims may involve farm accidents, construction accidents, and property accidents. There may be a variety of parties and insurance coverage available to compensate injured parties. Laws relating to farms and construction sites differ from other areas of personal injury law. An attorney experienced in these areas of the law can help you understand the many hurdles in pursuing such claims.

Alcohol Caused Injuries. These types of claims can result from accidents which may or may not involve a motor vehicle. Where the injury occurs and how the injury occurs will depend on the rules of law that apply. Often early investigation is required to help establish these types of claims. It is important to involve an experienced attorney early to preserve evidence necessary to proceed successfully with these types of claims.

Slip and Fall Accidents. When a person falls on someone else’s property there may be several different claims to compensate for an injured parties’ medical bills and for an injured parties’ injuries and damages. Generally, the owner or operator of the property must keep their premises in a safe condition and/or warn people who come on their property of potential hazards. These types of claims often involve issues as to where the fall occurred, insurance coverage available, the owner or operators prior knowledge of the condition causing the fall, and the nature of the condition causing the fall. It is important to consult with an attorney who knows how these issues may affect a person’s right to recover.

Dog Bites. Pet owners are required to have their pets under control. If a person has been bitten by a dog, regardless of where the bite occurred, the home owner’s insurance may provide coverage for medical bills and other damages for pain and suffering. Early photographs of wounds and scarring are very helpful.

Social Security Disability. We have handled many Social Security claims and Social Security appeals on behalf of our clients. We work with our clients' doctors to help insure our clients meet the Social Security disability requirements and receive benefits.

Referrals:
Medical Malpractice. These types of claims involve a physician or hospital who may fail to possess or exercise a reasonable degree of knowledge or care in treating a person.
Product Liability. These types of claims involve a person who is injured by a product when the product is properly used or when the product is defectively designed.
Food Poisoning. Restaurants or food stores are generally liable for injury and illness caused by
contaminated food.

If our office cannot appropriately handle a given case, we are very familiar with many law firms in our region which specialize in certain areas of law. We can assist you with options to help you find the right attorney for your case. These types of claims often require early and thorough investigation. There is also statute of limitations and often notice requirements which may affect ones right to bring such claims. Our office strongly suggests that an attorney is consulted early to preserve a person’s legal rights.

Wills, Estate Planning, Avoiding Probate. We work to develop the right plan for you, whether it is a will or a trust. These plans can be tailored to your needs and future obligations, taking into account your wishes and those of your family. We can help you plan to avoid probate and to avoid estate and inheritance taxes. We can do this by means of a trust or life estate of gifts. We are up to date on the latest developments to this fast growing area of the law. We encourage our clients to review their estate plan and their wills on a regular basis.

Real Estate. We prepare all deeds and documents needed for sale or purchase of real estate and businesses. We examine titles, give title opinions, and represent you at the closing.

Probate Law. We can help you attend to all the necessary legal matters including joint tenancy clearance proceedings or probate. We regularly represent you at the closing.

Adoption and Guardianships. Our family law practice is limited to adoption and guardianships. Our firm works hard at helping families in these areas of law.

We feel strongly about our responsibility to our clients and our objectives to fulfill their needs and desires. We always recommend that our clients consult an attorney promptly to preserve their legal rights.