Child abuse in youth organizations can have lasting effects on its victims. Several high-profile sexual abuse cases in youth organizations have come to light. The unfortunate reality that a boy or girl scout is in potential danger makes many parents hesitant to allow their children to participate in these activities.
The National Highway Safety Traffic Safety Administration reports that 32 people die in drunk driving accidents every day; that is one person every 45 minutes. These accidents cost the U.S. $44 billion annually.
Wrongful Death
A wrongful death action seeks financial compensation from the negligent party for the family’s losses. Your family may ‌take legal action with the help of an experienced wrongful death attorney.
Traffic Violations
Speeding vehicles have less time to react and stop when pedestrians step out into the road. Speeding also increases the severity of injuries suffered by pedestrians hit by speeding vehicles. A study from 2011 found that pedestrian injuries increased for cars traveling 16 mph and jumped to 90% for vehicles traveling 46 mph.
Sex Crimes
If you or a loved one is an institutional sexual assault survivor, the experienced attorneys at Nessler & Associates can help you pursue civil actions for restitution.
Robbery
In this situation, you could file a negligent security claim against the property owner for failing to provide protection against the robbery.
Burglary
Theft
Misdemeanors
Civil assault is a Class C misdemeanor where a person acts in a way that places you in fear of imminent harm. An assault does not require the aggressor to cause physical harm or injury. Raising a fist or a weapon in a threatening manner as if to strike or shoot you creates reasonable fear and is enough to demonstrate assault.
Assault
Being a victim of assault and battery can have unpredictable consequences. From mental anguish to severe injuries, the threat of harm and physical violence can significantly affect your life.
Homicide
Arson
The adjuster might claim that flooding caused your damage when you know it was rainwater coming through the roof. They might claim that fire damage was caused by arson without proof. A lawyer can challenge these claims by hiring expert witnesses to support your insurance claim.
Mr. Nessler has represented and continues to represent injured persons and workers in all varieties of injury cases throughout Illinois, Texas, and Colorado. Mr. Nessler practices plaintiffs’ personal injury law handling catastrophic injury cases including vehicular injury, workers compensation, defective products, clergy misconduct, institutional sexual abuse, chemical exposure, explosions and fire, premises liability, nursing home abuse/ negligence, animal attacks, and medical negligence.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and sexual misconduct are forms of sexual abuse that occur in an institutional setting. Sexual harassment is any request for sexual favors, unwelcome sexual advances, or physical or verbal conduct of a sexual nature.
A dangerous condition refers to a hazard on the property that poses an unreasonable risk of harm to others. This hazard could be a wet floor, a cracked sidewalk, or an icy parking lot. Under premises liability, property owners who are aware of dangerous conditions but fail to fix them are liable if a visitor sustains injuries from them.
Property Damage
When disaster strikes and your property is damaged or destroyed, you want to begin rebuilding as soon as possible. Unfortunately, dealing with an insurance company can be frustrating in the aftermath of property damage, given their stringent and specific regulations, especially when attempting to recoup your losses in good faith.
The personal injury attorneys with Nessler & Associates have been representing personal injury accident victims since 1977. We have a successful track record of winning maximum compensation for our clients. If you have suffered a personal injury due to another’s negligence, our attorneys can help you get the settlement you deserve.
Medical Malpractice
If you have experienced injury due to medical malpractice from your healthcare provider, arrange a free consultation to speak with a medical malpractice attorney at Nessler & Associates. Our attorneys have over 40 years of collective experience helping malpractice victims get fair compensation. We understand all facets of medical malpractice and can help you win a malpractice claim.
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
Ms. Kanney practices primarily in the areas of personal injury, premises liability, automobile negligence, catastrophic injuries, workman’s compensation, and social security disability.
Dog Bites
Lacerations are cuts that are visible to the naked eye and can affect any part of the body. Facial lacerations from dog bites can be serious, and you need to receive treatment as soon as possible.
Slip and Fall Injury
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Congress created asbestos trust funds in federal bankruptcy law to compensate each mesothelioma victim or other victim with asbestos-related diseases that files a claim after the company goes bankrupt, protecting their rights to fair compensation. If you meet any of the following conditions, you could file a claim against one or more asbestos trust funds.