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.
From relatively minor car accidents with minor injuries to devastating collisions with catastrophic injuries or deaths, from single vehicle accidents to multiple vehicle pile ups, from automobiles or hitting pedestrians or bicyclists to violent and deadly collisions involving one or more large commercial motor vehicles, we are experienced at handling all types of vehicular collisions. While the laws and regulations may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, there are two common denominators for the personal injury and wrongful deaths cases resulting from vehicular accidents that we handle: (1) that you or your loved one suffered bodily injury or were killed due to the fault of someone else, and (2) the sooner you retain us, the sooner we can spring into action and begin investigating the collision and preserving evidence and witness statements before it is too late. While Alabama and Georgia law may allow you up to two years to file a tort lawsuit over a vehicular collision, we know from our considerable experience that the sooner we can take action for you, the better it will be for your case. We also maintain our own vehicle storage facility for our clients’ vehicles that are involved in serious collisions and require further testing.
Also, beware that insurance adjusters are thoroughly trained to try to settle your injury claim as quickly and cheaply as possible, often before you know the full extent of your injury. Once you sign that release with the insurance company, your right to file a lawsuit or to seek compensation for additional injury or damages that you may not have been initially aware of is forever extinguished. Our Firm is fortunate to have attorneys and staff with prior experience working for the insurance companies, both in-house and as outside defense counsel, and that gives us a tremendous and fairly unique insight into the way that the insurance claims process really works. Even if you are dealing with an insurance adjuster who seems friendly and genuinely concerned about your injuries, please be aware that their duty is to protect the bottom line of the insurance company by paying you as little as possible. In contrast, if we represent you, our duty is to get you the best possible recovery that you may be entitled to under the law. We handle these types of cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that we do not get paid unless you do. Now who would you rather have on your side, watching out for you and your loved ones? So please give us a call. We do not charge you anything for a consultation, and we will fight for you with our considerable experience and resources.
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.