PRACTICE AREAS:
- AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS
- DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS
- MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
- MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS
- SLIP AND FALL/PREMISE LIABILITY
- WRONGFUL DEATH
Legal claims that arise from motor vehicle accidents are typically governed by the law of negligence. An individual who negligently operates a motor vehicle may be required to pay damages to an injured victim. In court, the injured party (plaintiff) is required to prove that the defendant was negligent. For additional information related to Automobile Accidents, contact personal injury lawyer Thomas R. Woelfel.
Product liability refers to a manufacturer or seller being held liable for placing a defective product into the hands of a consumer. A person injured by a defective or dangerous product may be eligible to file a lawsuit for product liability, and recover damages under one of the following categories: strict product liability, negligence, or breach of warranty.
Medical malpractice is the failure of a health care provider to treat and care for a patient with a reasonable degree of expertise. If a physician was careless, lacked proper skills, or disregarded standardized rules, the physician may be held liable for negligence. Hospitals may also be held liable for the negligence of their employees (Respondeat Superior), including staff nurses and technicians.
Motorcycle riders need to be made aware of their vehicular rights if involved in a traffic accident, and the legal options of recourse available. Insurance laws vary by state, and may differ substantially in respect to motorcycles versus automobiles, so it is important to consult a qualified automobile attorney if you have been injured in a motorcycle accident to discuss your case with you. For additional information related to Motorcycle Accidents, contact personal injury lawyer Thomas R. Woelfel.
SLIP AND FALL/PREMISE LIABILITY:
Slip and fall injuries can happen anywhere. The owner or possessor of a residence, land, or place of business has a duty to exercise reasonable care for the protection of those individuals who are invited to come upon the premises. Failure to exercise this duty may result in liability for the owner of the property.
Wrongful death law is an area of law that seeks to provide financial compensation to the family of a person whose death was caused by the negligent, willful, or wrongful act of another. In addition to receiving compensation for wrongful death, the family of the deceased may be able to recover damages for personal injury to the decedent.
If you or someone you know in Walnut Creek, California, or within the surrounding cities and counties of California needs the assistance of an experienced personal injury lawyer, contact Attorney Thomas R. Woelfel of Thomas R. Woelfel Law Office at 866-741-4554 or via his convenient contact form to schedule a free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer.
