To recover for personal injuries, the injured party must establish liability and damages. If you are injured, you may be entitled to damages which are intended to "make the injured party whole again" and include medical expenses; pain, suffering and mental anguish; past and future wage loss; and loss of earning potential. Insurance adjustors want quick settlements often done to the detriment of the injured. A quick settlement is done without the consideration of latent or hidden injuries that may not surface for weeks or months following an accident, without consideration to the healing process and whether there are permanent complications and long term pain and suffering. We can assist you in determining if you are entitled to wage loss payments during the settlement process, who is responsible to pay the medical bills, etc. We can also help keep creditors away until the matter is settled. Personal injury claims are very complicated and it is essential to have an attorney to make sure you are not short changed.

For the past 20 years, my practice primarily has been devoted to representing employees in workers' compensation matters. Our firm can provide you with the representation you need to file a claim against your employer and its insurance company for lost wages, unpaid medical bills, facial or neck scarring, and death benefits for your spouse or children. We can also help defend you if your employer or its insurance company attempts to terminate or reduce your benefits. If you believe a lump sum settlement of your claim may be in your best interest, we can help to negotiate a settlement on your behalf which assures that you are receiving fair and just compensation for your work-related injury. Before you settle your claim, see us for a free consultation to help determine the extent of the compensation you deserve.