Personal Injury/Wrongful Death Law

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When an individual is injured or dies because of the negligence of another party, that party is liable for the damages caused to the individual and the individual's family. In these cases the medical expenses have a specific price tag. The physical, psychological, and emotional suffering of the family involved does not. We will work to bring justice to the party at fault, get fair and just compensation for the hardship of the victim(s), and provide what solace we can to the family of the victim.

Personal injury and wrongful death covers a wide variety of cases dealing with negligence and malpractice leading to injury including

Alcohol-related accidents such as DUI/OWI
Animal bites/ attacks
Assault/ battery
Truck, car, and motorcycle crashes
Bicycle crashes
Construction site injuries
Fires/ Explosions
Medical malpractice
Nursing home neglect/ abuse
Premises liability (unsafe property or slip and fall)
Railroad accidents
Workplace injuries

In cases of personal injury, the injured individual is entitled to the cost of medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost earnings. In the case of wrongful death, the victim's family is entitled to the same compensation as a personal injury case plus the cost of final expenses.

A knowledgeable attorney can help victims and their families navigate the legal process and make sure that their rights are protected. In many cases, defendants in personal injury and wrongful death suits are protected by teams of attorneys hired by insurance companies. We believe that plaintiffs deserve equally strong advocacy. Please see the Erbe Law Firm Blog for additional information on why it is important to hire an attorney to protect your interests when you or a family member have been injured.

We also believe that negligent parties should be held responsible under the law for the pain and suffering of the victim and the victim's family, and that victims and their families should be fairly compensated for their loss. If you believe that you may have a claim under a personal injury or wrongful death law, please contact Harley Erbe for a consultation today.

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