Ian Scott Duncan

A personal injury lawyer works with those who have suffered a physical injury, usually by accident or mistake. Whether you or a loved one were hurt by a careless driver, a bad doctor, a company that made a defective product or anyone else who caused harm through wrongful acts, it is important to have an advocate on your side to help you navigate the legal system. Many personal injury attorneys take cases on a contingency basis, so if you don't recover any money, we don't get paid.

If you were involved in a car accident, we can help you negotiate with the insurance company to arrive at an out-of-court settlement or can help you sue to recover payment for your medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress and other auto accident damages. A car accident lawyer discovers who is responsible, whether insurance policies will pay for your losses, and what you can expect to recover in damages if the accident was someone else's fault.

Slip and fall accident injuries are usually the result of someone else's carelessness, failure to act, or negligence. Slip and fall accidents can occur on private property, in malls, stores, retail establishments, restaurants or on the sidewalk. A slip and fall accident lawyer will know who to contact and how to negotiate to recover money for your medical expenses, any lost wages, and your pain and suffering.

Wrongful death lawyers handle cases when a person is killed by negligence or intentional wrongdoing, whether the person who caused the death meant to do it or not. The surviving family members can bring a wrongful death action against the party or parties responsible for the death. A wrongful death lawyer can help you understand what happened, who is responsible, whether you deserve any compensation for losing your loved one, and whether anyone should be charged with a crime.