But litigation can only do so much against a legal issue that is so complex and far reaching into the lives of the deceased person’s survivors. I help families with every aspect of their case, from litigation to probate issues and guardianships. When your case calls for litigation, I will aggressively pursue your interests; but I am also a compassionate advisor for you and your family to help you deal with any legal issue that may arise during the process. My office can obtain the medical records, police reports, death records, witness statements and other reporting and types of records necessary for the case, and has developed contacts to expedite this process.
Understand that your wrongful death case is not about money: It is about understanding what happened, why it happened, holding wrongdoers responsible for their actions, finding justice, and trying to prevent it from happening again.
Traffic Violations
N would ride his bicycle to his appointments. On a late evening this man was riding his bicycle back to the airport on one of the island’s rural, dark and deserted streets. His eyes were fixated on two automobiles speeding off in front of him in what was later found out to be a drag race. This bicycle-pilot traveling so quiet down the road did not see the group of young people congregated on the dark roadway, and they did not see him either, as everyone was staring at the two cars racing off in the distance. The man contacted one of the pedestrians in the roadway, was knocked from his bicycle, and struck his head on the roadway and curbing. He died at the scene from massive head injuries. This case presented a number of difficulties. It occurred in a rural area and the facts of how it occurred were not initially revealed. My office had to do extensive scene and witness investigation. A number of the young people were minors, and this, as well as the road racing raised insurance and liability issues.
While all injuries are and can be serious in the short term, an injury requiring surgery, repeated surgical procedures, insertion of hardware, suffering a traumatic brain injury, a long convalescence, a lengthy absence from work, an inability to physically do the type of work done before the injury, a disability inflicted in the injury that will never completely resolve, a permanent impairment of a bodily part or function, can raise the issue of a Serious Injury. Contact Us Now. In this case, an attorney must understand the insurance issues to include triggering liability insurance and medical payments coverage under a premises liability (store, house, or business) policy; maximizing liability insurance with under-insured motorist coverage, and triggering uninsured motorist coverage if applicable; attorney must know how to trigger health insurance coverage for needed medical, and to negotiate the repayment issues that may arise and/or how to deal with Medicare or Medicaid insurance coverage issues if such arises. An attorney must also understand issues needing a Conservator and/or a Special Needs Trust for a seriously injured claimant unable to handle their own financial affairs. Attorney must be able to plan and coordinate with family that will be caring for permanently injured person. Such a claim may involve planning for future medical and personal needs (life care plan), and maximizing a recovery in a manner that doesn’t jeopardize necessary government benefits for the permanently disabled. The claim may also involve a needed economic loss report for past lost wages, and future lost wages and services. Attorney Matthew Kohm has 24 years of experience helping all kinds of seriously injured claimants and their families maximize their recoveries and protect client interests.
Property Damage
As a former insurance defense attorney, I was trained to handle a kind of case called “insurance coverage” which involves the litigation of disputes involving whether insurance coverage exists. Contact Us Now. While my early career involved cases for the insurance companies, that was often against other insurance companies or the policyholder. I understand how to communicate with insurance adjustors and am familar with the case analysis and reporting done by defense counsel for and to the insurance company. For the last 23 years my practice is primarily on behalf of the policyholder seeking to enforce or establish insurance coverage, so that their injury claims or property damage are covered.
Is there any worse time to suffer from a serious personal injury than while you are on vacation? One moment you could be relaxing and enjoying a cool ocean breeze, or walking along the hotel pathway, or visiting a tropical location: only to
Medical Malpractice
Personal injury lawsuits are filed by people (or their representatives) injured, due to the negligence of someone else. Negligence is a term that refers to a person’s careless, irresponsible, and/or harm generating action. The injury may be either physical or emotional, and it can arise from a variety of sources or types of conduct. Some of the most common types of personal injury cases include slip and fall, automobile accidents, assaults and battery, medical malpractice, and product liability. In general, the goal of a personal injury action is to determine who was responsible and to compel the responsible party to compensate the injured person for the losses sustained. If you or someone you know has been injured by the careless actions of another, contact a personal injury attorney at our firm to find out how we can help you preserve your rights.
Auto Accidents
Dog Bites
Slip and Fall Injury
Unfortunately, even after an accident has already occurred, the individual or business responsible is more likely to assign the blame to you than change their own behavior. As an attorney with more than 20 years of trial experience, I have the knowledge and skill necessary to make sure the responsible party is held liable for its actions. You shouldn’t have to needlessly suffer financially for being a victim of negligent maintenance, design, or other easily remedied failure. Contact Us Now for a free consultation about your slip and fall injury case.