Car Accident Victims: We Can Help Whether your accident was caused by a distracted driver, speeding, a product defect or simple negligence, it is wise to seek the counsel of a skilled attorney. We will answer all of your questions in a prompt and honest manner. By accurately determining liability, we can negotiate with the at-fault party’s insurance carrier to reach a beneficial settlement for damages. Clients trust us to aggressively fight on their behalf to recover compensation for lost wages, medical bills, property damage, and pain and suffering. Contact Us: Auto Injury Compensation At The Wetzel Law Firm we take all of our cases on a contingency fee basis. This means it will cost you nothing to have an attorney on your case. We collect our fee when you collect from the person or people responsible for your injuries. Contact an experienced attorney at The Wetzel Law Firm today to learn more about our services. Your initial consultation is always free. Industrial Accidents The Gulfport region of Mississippi is home to many industries, including shipbuilding, oil refineries and offshore oil drilling. Many companies in the Gulfport region build products that support the shipbuilding industry, or are involved in natural gas or livestock processing. All of these industries pose potential risks for employees, because they use heavy machinery extensively. If you or a family member has been injured in industrial accidents, please contact us. Our Industrial Accident Lawyer has extensive experience in pursuing compensation for victims of industrial accidents, and offer every client a free initial consultation to determine if you have a viable claim. We will meet with you to talk about the workplace accident, how it happened, and who is responsible. We help clients assess the seriousness of injuries from industrial accidents, and investigate the cause of the accident, including safety violations, training, and the involvement of a third party. If your employer is at fault, we can help you file a Workers’ Compensation claim for medical expenses and lost work time. If the scaffolding was provided by a third party, and was not properly maintained, we can help determine if you have an additional claim for money damages. Offshore/Oil Rig Accidents Mississippi has one of the largest and most successful maritime industries in the United States. Many Mississippi residents and workers, at one point, have been Unfortunately, the maritime industry and recreational use of Mississippi waterways result in thousands of maritime and offshore accidents each year due to the negligence and/or fault of other people or entities. If you or a loved one has been injured, it is important to contact the offshore accident lawyers at The Wetzel Law Firm. We can help you seek financial recovery under the various bodies of law that govern both Mississippi and the international waterways of the Gulf of Mexico. At Wetzel Law Firm, we have enjoyed years of combined experience in the maritime and admiralty trade. This experience and knowledge of the various bodies of law and their intraplay with Mississippi state regulations provide us with a unique understanding of the recovery available to injured people and their families. Medical Malpractice Medical malpractice occurs when any doctor or health care provider fails to follow the generally accepted standard of medical care and the failure results in injury death. These standards of care are defined as what a reasonably competent physician, surgeon, or health care practitioner is required to do under the circumstances involving the diagnosis or treatment of a patient. Liability in medical malpractice claims is not limited to doctors, but it can also include nurses, dentists, technicians, hospitals, or hospital workers. If you have be
At The Wetzel Law Firm we take all of our cases on a contingency fee basis. This means it will cost you nothing to have an attorney on your case. We collect our fee when you collect from the person or people responsible for your injuries. Contact an experienced attorney at The Wetzel Law Firm today to learn more about our services. Your initial consultation is always free.
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Some of the advice your lawyer gives might come as a surprise, but insurance companies have a way of bullying information out of you or getting you to admit that it was your fault, even if it wasn’t. This extra bit of legal separation can help improve the outcome of your case.
The top three causes that are responsible for car accidents in Mississippi are the failure to follow the rules of traffic, drunk driving, and distracted driving. There are laws in place against these actions, but that fact doesn’t stop some drivers from acting out this way. Road rage is also a common factor in how drivers act on the road, and rash, impulsive decisions made by drivers with road rage can also result in a car accident.
Wrongful Death
After the death of a loved one, it is natural to experience grief and stress. If you have lost a major wage-earner in the family, you might also be concerned about your future financial stability. Paying for medical bills, final expenses and future debt can be challenging. It is wise to seek the counsel of our experienced Lafayette wrongful death lawyers for help.
Traffic Violations
Whether your accident was caused by a distracted driver, speeding, a product defect or simple negligence, it is wise to seek the counsel of a skilled attorney. We will answer all of your questions in a prompt and honest manner.
Fraud
Misdemeanors
By pre-vetting your lawyer before you walk into their office, you can determine if they are going to be a good fit for you, and whether that discounted rate is to lower the price for individuals seeking help, or if it’s because of some misdemeanor the bar placed on their name in the past. ( 3 )
Murder
If a loved one has been killed due to another’s recklessness or negligence, you may be entitled to seek monetary compensation for damages. This covers a wide range of expenses including medical bills, funeral expenses, lost wages as well as pain and suffering. Wrongful death also covers intentional acts such as murder.
Hit and Run
Even if no one was injured, there may be special circumstances that require a lawyer’s counsel and help, such as in the event you are struck by a drunk driver or by a hit-and-run offender. These special circumstances have legal hoops that you will have to go through to help officials catch the offender.
Enlisting and working with a lawyer can appear to be overpowering at first. The matter of cost likewise is a critical thought, yet that constantly should be weighed against the cost of not procuring legitimate advice. With regards to business law, a great lawyer can help secure your rights in the event that you have been wrongfully ended, oppressed, struck back against for blowing the shriek, or generally abused. There are two unmistakable sorts of business lawyers: the individuals who take a shot at benefit of managers (for the most part for consistence) and the individuals who work for representatives. This area will enable you to pick and work with a business law lawyer, with test structures and data about lawful charges.
Business Transactions
Commercial litigation is the process of taking legal action regarding business transactions. A commercial litigation lawyer is often consulted for legal representation and to help settle a dispute.
We are well-versed in workers compensation and personal injury related to car, bicycle, boat and truck accidents, wrongful deaths, personal injuries, and slip and fall accidents and we work tirelessly to ensure that appropriate legal action is taken when needed.
In simple terms, premises liability is the property owner’s legal responsibility for injuries and accidents occurring on the premises. Business owners, homeowners, and other property holders are, to some extent, responsible for the safety of guests, customers, and other visitors. If a hazard exists because of poor maintenance or the failure to resolve a known issue within the right amount of time, the property owner may be financially liable for subsequent injuries. A Gulfport premises liability attorney with the Wetzel Law Firm can work with insurers and at-fault parties to gain a fair settlement, or they may enter commercial litigation to help a client win the maximum level of damages available under Mississippi’s laws.
Property Damage
A car accident may be caused by poorly designed streets, debris on the road or negligent drivers. When an accident occurs, individuals can suffer catastrophic injuries and devastating property damage. It is our goal to stand by your side through all phases of litigation, fighting to ensure that you receive full and fair compensation for your unique situation.
No matter the situation, if you are asking yourself, “how do I maximize my car accident settlement?” then it’s time to call Wetzel Law Firm. Specializing in personal injury and car accident settlements, we can make sure you get the most out of your settlement to help you get back to life as normal.
Medical Malpractice
Serious injuries can have devastating effects on the injured individual and his or her loved ones. Amputation, paralysis and disfigurement can all require multiple surgeries, lifelong physical therapy and the reliance on technology and prosthetics. If you have suffered a catastrophic injury due to a work accident, a motor vehicle accident or medical malpractice, we encourage you to contact our firm.
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
SSD, or Social Security disability benefits, are supposed to provide an individual with financial assistance if they have been injured and are no longer able to work to earn a living. Benefits
When you hire a car accident lawyer on a contingency basis, it is important to retain any record of their payment as well as the settlement sum from the insurance company. You will need these records when you file taxes at the beginning of the year. In most cases, the IRS does not consider the lawyer’s fees when you receive the settlement sum; they assume that you received the settlement sum, and only then did you pay the lawyer’s fees. This might not make much of a difference to your wallet, but it can impact your end-of-year tax preparation.
Debt Collection
Civil RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization) actions Our commercial litigation lawyers represent both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial litigation.