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1 Jun by Steve M. Christensen

Personal Injury Attorney | Wrongful Death Claims

Personal Injury Attorney | Wrongful Death Claims

It is a devastating tragedy to lose someone in an accident or other unexpected disaster. As events begin to sort out and the discovery is made that your family member died unnecessarily, you may want to seek legal counsel with a personal injury lawyer. Vehicle accidents involving intoxicated or impaired drivers, out-of-the-ordinary complications from medical treatment, criminal abuse with nursing home care, dangerous activities in the workplace, and many other unfortunate scenarios may result in wrongful death. You and your family members have rights. Depending on the careless actions committed by involved participants or the alarming negligence of a managing authority, you have protections under the law and may be entitled to compensation for your loss.wrongful death lawyers

The personal injury lawyers at our Law Office are dedicated to helping individuals exercise their rights to seek compensation within the standards of the law. We assist victims in understanding their rights to bring monetary justice against those who have caused the wrongful death of a loved one. Every situation is dramatically different and requires a skillful application of the law. We are compassionate and understand the pain you may be feeling, but our focus is to help you recover from your loss. We strive to follow any and all appropriate legal routes in order to get favorable results on your behalf, so do not hesitate to give us a call as soon as possible.

What if a fatal accident happened in the workplace? If you have lost a loved one in a work-related accident, you may have the opportunity to pursue compensation in one of two ways: workers' compensation benefits or a negligence lawsuit. In the state of Texas, employers are not required to provide their employees with workers' compensation insurance. This does not mean that all businesses choose not to, however, so you should not hesitate to find out what options are available to you. If your family member was afforded these benefits, you may be able to secure compensation for lost income and burial expenses. If you can prove that the accident was caused by someone else's negligence, however, you may have grounds to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible party.

Contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as you can! If a loved one has died and you are unsure if you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit, you should schedule a free consultation with a wrongful death lawyer at our firm immediately. We will be able to review and evaluate the circumstances leading up to and causing the death of your family member. You may find it helpful to receive sound legal information. You may also decide to pursue legal action. If you do, we are here for you. To take the first step, all you have to do is pick up the phone and contact the firm for your free initial consultation. From there, we can advise you on a subsequent course of action, so do not hesitate to get started today.

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23 Oct by Steve M. Christensen

Personal Injury Attorneys & Lawyers

Our personal injury lawyers have earned a reputation for success in the area of personal injury litigation. Our attorneys have helped accident victims, and their families, recover millions of dollars.

Call us today to schedule a free consultation. Protect your rights if you've been injured in an accident.car accident lawyers

Personal Injury Attorney

Our personal injury attorneys handle cases of all sizes and take pride in giving each client the time and personal attention they, and their case, deserve. We are committed to providing the best representation possible by ensuring that you receive the best medical treatment available and maximum compensation for your physical, emotional and financial losses.

ACCIDENT LAWYERS & ATTORNEYS

Our law firm handles personal injury cases on a contingent basis. We do not charge any fees for our services until we win your case. Our fees are based on a reasonable percentage of the amount we obtain for you.

Additionally, we advance all costs associated with your claim. Our lawyers are dedicated to conducting a thorough investigation of your case, hiring the best available experts and utilizing the most up-to-date technology to level the playing field against the insurance company.

Experienced INJURY Attorneys

We have experience with nearly every type of personal injury matter, from car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents and medical malpractice to slips, trips and falls, dog bites, product liability and wrongful death cases. Some of our recent cases include:

Wrongful Death: Our attorneys represented the mother of a young child who died in a car accident arising from the driver's failure to stop at an intersection. This wrongful death lawsuit involved both liability insurance coverage and underinsured motorist coverage. In both instances, the policy limits were paid.

Car Accident: One of our attorneys represented an elderly woman who sustained substantial burns, scarring and ankle injuries in an auto accident involving a young driver's attempt to cross an intersection on a red light.

Motorcycle Accident: One of our attorneys represented a motorcycle accident victim who was forced to dump his bike at a high rate of speed after a dog jumped at him from an adjacent vehicle window. The motorcycle driver sustained multiple broken bones in his legs, serious abrasions and shattered his ankle.

Pedestrian Accident: Our firm represented a young man who sustained severe arm, hip and leg injuries when he was run over by a a car. Our client, involved in a pedestrian accident, was crossing the road when he was struck by a driver.

Medical Malpractice: Our firm handled a medical malpractice case involving a surgeon's failure to remove foreign objects placed in a patient during an operation, resulting in a painful infection. Settlement was reached prior to the filing of a lawsuit.

Truck Accident: Our lawyers represented a woman who was suffered severe neck injuries in a truck accident. Settlement was reached with the insurance company prior to the filing of a lawsuit against the truck driver. truck accident attorneys

Free Consultation with a Personal Injury Lawyer We're here to help. Call and schedule a free consultation with our attorneys to discuss your personal injury case. We'll meet at a location convenient for you - whether at your home, work, hospital or one of our locations. More information here on this website

Assault & Battery, Blog Posts
21 Jun by Steve M. Christensen

Experienced South Dakota Assault and Battery Defense Lawyer

Have you been arrested in South Dakota on assault and battery charges? Whether the accusations involve a bar fight, domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon or any other type of assault and battery charges, you need a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney who can protect your constitutional rights and fight to minimize the negative consequences of the assault and battery arrest.

At the Christensen Law Offices in Deadwood, we have aggressively defended residents and non-residents against criminal charges, including assault and battery cases, for over 35 years. We work on criminal cases in Western South Dakota, the Black Hills area and throughout the United States. We have represented hundreds of clients arrested while visiting South Dakota for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally or the local casinos.

Most of our clients are unfamiliar with the criminal justice system and are confused or frightened by an arrest. Our role as criminal defense advocates is to relieve that fear and help our clients make decisions about their case in a calm and supportive atmosphere. Contact our offices for a free initial consultation to talk about your assault and battery charges.

The potential consequences of an assault and battery conviction can be severe, even on a first offense. Possible penalties include jail time, required restitution (financial payments to the crime victim), and fines and court costs.

If you are a non-resident of South Dakota, it is important to know that a criminal conviction will have negative consequences in your home state as well as in South Dakota.

At the Christensen Law Offices, we are known as a criminal defense law firm that is not afraid to take cases to trial — when our analysis of the case leads us to believe that a court trial is the strategy most likely to result in the least negative consequences.

If you have been arrested on assault and battery charges, you may feel alone, intimidated and guilty — even if you did not commit the acts with which you are charged. The criminal justice system is designed to make you feel that way. At the Christensen Law Offices, we work with you throughout your entire case to make sure your rights are protected and that you make decisions based on knowledgeable legal counsel — not fear.