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| Personal Injury |
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Encompassed in this area of practice are claims for injury arising out of the negligence or wrongdoing of another. Examples of claims arising from negligence are injuries resulting from automobile accidents, defective products, or unsafe property. Examples of claims arising from the wrongdoing of another are libel, slander, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress. If you have been injured by someone else's negligence or wrongful act, you may be entitled to recover reasonable compensation for your damages such as present and future medical bills, lost wages, disability, scarring, and pain and suffering.
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| Professional Malpractice |
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Encompassed in this area of practice are claims that arise out of the failure of a professional such as a doctor, lawyer, accountant or other professional to provide service to you that meets the standards of practice for that profession which causes you injury and damage. In the case of medical malpractice, the damages may be physical injuries or loss of life. In the case of other professions the damages can include economic losses.
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| Unfair Trade Practices |
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Encompassed in this area of practice are claims that arise out of unfair and deceptive business practices in commerce. Under the state and federal laws such acts generate claims designed to prevent business from taking advantage of individuals or other businesses through practices determined to be unfair and deceptive. The injured party can often recover economic losses and attorneys fees.
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| Employment Discrimination |
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Encompassed in this area of practice are claims of individuals resulting from unfair employment practices; discrimination based on sex, race, religion, national origin, or age; constitutional violations; and discrimination against the disabled. The successful claimant can recover reasonable compensation and other types of monetary damages. Because of the strict time constraints in this area of the law, if you believe you have been the victim of discrimination as the result of your age, race, sex, national origin or disability, you must act quickly. We can help you first determine whether you have such a claim. For us to be able to help you evaluate such a claim you are asked to first complete the questionnaire which is found at this website at "Do I Have a Case?" You can choose to complete the questionnaire on-line or print it out, complete it, and fax it to our firm at 919-688-9339.
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| Civil Rights |
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If your constitutional rights have been violated by a governmental authority, you may have a right to recover damages. We have pursued cases against police and sheriff's departments and city, county and state governments. Contact us if you feel that your legal rights have been violated by a government official.
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| Wills and Estate Litigation |
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Encompassed in this area of practice are disputes between heirs and beneficiaries in the administration of estates. We have participated as counsel for estates defending the last will and testament of a decedent and as counsel for heirs challenging a purported will. Also, included in this area of practice are claims by heirs in an estate against the executor of an estate concerning the administration of the estate, and disputes arising from the administration of trusts by individuals and corporations...
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| Land Condemnation |
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The local, state and federal government have the right to condemn or take land and easements for public purposes. The governmental entity is required by law to pay fair compensation for the land and easements that are taken. In this area of practice our firm represents landowners who have lost all or a portion of their land and have not received fair compensation.
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