Jackson, Balkin, Douglas & Stopa Attorneys At Law concentrating in personal injury, bankruptcy, matrimonial and family court, divorce law, bankruptcy law, criminal law, corporate law and business transactions, debt collection, DWI and traffic law, real estate, civil and contract litigation, wills and estate planning.

We encourage you to call Jackson Balkin Douglas & Stopa today for a free consultation.  Their highly skilled attorneys offer comprehensive, effective legal services and can represent your interests and advocate on your behalf in cases such as family law, including divorce and custody determinations.  Personal injury cases can be complicated.  They require skilled , tenacious lawyers who understand how to move things forward and maximize the value of claims.  Jackson Balkin Douglas & Stopa approach is simple:  they aggressively advocate on behalf of their clients to achieve their ultimate goals.

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We offer personal attention on every case. We are a full-service law firm providing complete legal services in all areas of law, including: bankruptcy law and Chapter 13, divorce, family court, personal injury, traffic law, criminal, DWI and real estate.

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A personal injury is described as any harm caused to a person, such as a broken bone, a cut, a bruise or slander. Any type of bodily injury as a result of an attack, negligence, or accident can also be categorized as the same, and you can file a lawsuit to recover damages from whoever is responsible for your injuries.

Personal Injury Attorneys - Statistics

• On average, 11,200 disabling accidental injuries take place every hour each year.
• Falls are the most common accident at construction sites.
• Each year, nearly 11,000 Americans suffer a traumatic spinal cord injury. Many of them suffer permanent disabilities.

Worker's compensation claims are also handled by personal injury attorneys. The purpose of workers' compensation, is to provide assistance when a worker is harmed (including a worsened preexisting condition) that arises in the scope of employment. This means that anyone personally injured while working or through work-related matters. If payments from workers comp run out and you still need financial help contact our Personal injury Attorneys for options.

Personal injuries can also be any injury resulting from libel, slander, malicious prosecution, or false arrest, any bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death sustained by any person and caused by an occurrence for which the state, or anyone else may be held liable.

Common causes of injuries include:

• Medical Malpractice
• Defective Products
• Automobile Accidents
• Animal Bites
• Slip and Fall
• Workplace Injuries
• Catastrophic Injuries
• Aviation Accidents
• Trucking Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Boat Accidents
• Nursing Home Abuse

Work laws have been created to guarantee that employees who are injured or disabled on the job are provided with fixed or permanent monetary awards, wiping out the need for litigation. However, sometimes companies and private employers undermine these laws and fail to pay the adequate amount of money to those who can no longer work due to injuries incurred while at work.

Have you or someone you know been injured on the job and need to file for workers' compensation? If so, contact one of our experienced workers' compensation attorneys today!

In 2002, 4.7 million non-life threatening injuries and illnesses were reported in private industry workplaces. This resulted in a rate of 5.3 cases per 100 equivalent full-time workers, according to a survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

If you or anyone you know has been injured while working on the job and your employer has failed to give you sufficient funds, contact our lawyers. We will handle your case with a high standard of quality.

Topics Related To The Field Of Workplace Law Include:

• Slips & Falls
• Disability
• Wrongful Death
• Work Vehicle Accidents
• Construction Accidents
• Factory Machine Injuries