- GuardianshipDugan Babij Tolley & Kohler attorneys provide legal advice and counsel to the victims of exploitation and will assist in recovering losses and obtaining any civil damages to which they may be entitled, ensuring that injuries, damages and losses are fairly and completely compensated for.
- DUI/DWI
- Wrongful DeathIn addition, you may receive compensation directly from your own motor vehicle insurance company. If your insurance policy includes uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, your insurance company may be required to compensate you for your injuries, damages, and losses if the at-fault party is either not insured or is inadequately insured. If someone was killed in the accident, or died later because of his or her accident related injuries, designated family members or legal descendants may be entitled to compensation for wrongful death.
- Traffic Violations
- Sex CrimesIn addition, investigations into nursing home abuse claims may reveal criminal acts that include false imprisonment, physical or sexual assault, and financial or material exploitation, all of which may be prosecuted in the criminal court.
- Assault
- Property DamageMotor vehicle accident laws are essentially legal standards that determine who is responsible for the personal and property damage resulting from an accident. Although motor vehicle laws vary from state to state, and differences do exist, in general, victims of motor vehicle accidents must prove four basic elements to receive compensation in a legal action. They are...
- Personal InjuryNursing homes must be held legally responsible for negligence resulting in otherwise avoidable medical complications and personal injury. Avoidable medical conditions such as decubitus ulcers and bedsores, malnutrition, dehydration, undiagnosed and untreated infections, and preventable injuries from falls are often a sign of negligence or abuse. Conditions such as inadequate sanitation and hygiene, as well as regulatory violations related to licensing, maintenance and the general operations of a nursing home, are often illegal and can, in many circumstances, be prosecuted in a criminal court. These and other negligent acts and omissions causing patient injury warrant a thorough legal investigation and will often result in the filing of a civil lawsuit against the nursing home, its doctors, nurses, staff, administrators, and/or other responsible parties.
- Medical MalpracticeCases of medical negligence resulting in significant injury or death should be pursued to the fullest extent provided by law, with the goal of attaining just and fair compensation for victims and their families. Patients can be victimized by many different forms of medical malpractice including...
- Auto Accidents
- Power of Attorney