Divorce and other family law disagreements can often be unnecessarily expensive and stressful if they reach the courtroom. Non-Court Dispute Resolution (Alternative Dispute Resolution or ADR) can reduce the time and cost for everyone and has other benefits such as increased privacy and the avoidance of protracted court proceedings. Family law is all we do.
We handle a wide variety of cases that fall under the umbrella of “medical malpractice” claims. In Alabama, cases against doctors, hospitals, medical clinics, nursing homes, specialty care facilities, and institutional pharmacies are all subject to the limitations of the Alabama Medical Liability Act, which requires that we prove that the conduct of the medical provider fell below the applicable standard of care and that the breach of the standard of care caused the injury and damages to the injured party. While the medical lobbying groups will try to convince you that medical malpractice lawsuits are frivolous, they are only worried about their images and their bottom lines. We perform an important service to help those injured by medical malpractice find justice. Despite the difficult legal burdens and costs in prosecuting medical malpractice cases, we have a proven track record of experience and success with these types of claims.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of the negligence of a medical provider, please contact our nearest office for a free consultation.
Physician, Nursing, and Hospital & Institutional Errors
All too often, hospitals, medical clinics, doctors and nurses breach the applicable standards of care to their patients, thereby committing medical malpractice. From incorrect diagnoses to botched procedures to substandard patient care, we may be able to help.
Nursing Home Injuries & Deaths
Nursing homes, long term care facilities, and specialty care facilities are subject to Federal and State regulations regarding patient care. All too often, these facilities sacrifice patient care for their financial bottom lines, thereby injuring those people who are the most vulnerable and in need of protection. Whether it is injuries or abuse at such facilities or substandard patient care, we may be able to help. Please also be aware that there is a national trend to require arbitration agreements for admission to nursing home and other long term care facilities, which we strongly oppose because it deprives people of their right to trial by jury and keeps the negligent care provided by these facilities from becoming known to the public, thereby further deteriorating patient care.
We handle a wide variety of wrongful death and personal injury cases, from accidents involving minor injuries to catastrophic injuries to deaths caused by the fault of someone else. From motor vehicle collisions to premises liability situations to medical malpractice cases. We also handle cases involving injuries or deaths caused by defective products.
When someone is killed or seriously harmed or injured as a result of the negligence and careless conduct of another, it can regrettably create life-changing situations. The law firm of The Means Firm will provide aggressive and personalized representation — regardless of the size of the claim.
Our attorneys and staff understand that legal matters relating to personal injury and wrongful death can be extremely confusing. With our experience and knowledge, our firm is privileged to help clients who have been forced to endure serious damages as a result of the negligent acts of others, even in tragic events such as accidental or wrongful death.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed due to the fault of someone else, we may be able to help you. Please contact our nearest office for a free consultation.
Our firm offers an experienced team of trial lawyers to counsel individuals who have been injured and/or to the families of those injured or killed by the acts of others. Our firm offers extensive legal knowledge and the needed resources to achieve optimum legal results, even in complex legal cases. Our staff handles all aspects of a claim, including correspondence with physicians’ offices, insurance companies and attorneys representing the other party.
Because personal injury and wrongful death are significant parts of our litigation section, our lawyers have represented thousands of injured people and their families in a variety of personal injury cases. These cases have involved virtually every type of negligence, including:
Because of our experience, we are able to evaluate the circumstances surrounding the incident and advise the client as to the merits and value of the case. We have obtained large settlements out of court for estates and individuals who have been very satisfied with the results. Most of these cases are settled confidentially.
When necessary and if the client so desires, we will go to trial to resolve more complex matters. Our lawyers have successfully tried numerous personal injury and wrongful death cases in State and Federal Courts. At the end of the day, our goal is to successfully resolve cases for our clients with a high degree of professionalism and integrity.