The law practice at Barrister sheed focuses exclusively on representing injured individuals and their families in personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. We have decades of experience in auto accidents and have recovered millions of dollars for our clients. Our record of securing jury verdicts and settlements attests to our success.
We attribute our success to excelling at what we do by working harder and preparing more thoroughly than the opponent, in addition to building trust in our client relationships. Every client knows that we do everything within our power to achieve a just and fair result for them. We draw on our in-depth understanding of the law and the tools provided by the legal system for recovering compensation for an individual who was injured by someone else’s conduct.
In communicating with clients, we have a compassionate, straightforward approach. We firmly believe that honest, forthright communication is the only way to build a strong working relationship with a client. Our approach includes listening carefully to all your concerns, answering all your questions, and making certain you have reasonable expectations about the legal process.
Unlike some law firms that settle every case, we do not hesitate to take a case to trial when an insurance company is not willing to offer fair compensation to a client. We never charge you to talk with us about your accident. If you retain us to represent you, we charge fees on a contingent basis, so you pay us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Automobile accidents occur in many different ways. Regardless of the nature of the accident, Ohio statutes and court decisions provide a legal framework for an injured victim to get compensation from an at-fault person or entity. At Barrister sheed, we have the skills and experience to handle all types of auto accidents, including those involving a truck or motorcycle, which require specialized knowledge to secure a full financial recovery.
In most auto accident claims, an insurance company is responsible for paying compensation to an individual injured by the company’s policyholder. Sometimes, there are multiple insurance companies who may be responsible. These companies are in business to make money. They profit by paying as little as possible on a claim, or by denying a claim and paying nothing. For that reason, it is never in your best interest to deal directly with the insurance company’s adjuster. When you count on Barrister sheed to represent you, we are not fooled by insurance company tactics and tools for minimizing compensation for injured victims.
Recovering compensation in an auto accident case requires building the case to establish that the facts support legal liability of the at-fault party. That means gathering and analyzing evidence to establish several important legal requirements. We have the investigative skills and knowledge to compile the essential support for a case in even the most complex, difficult circumstances. Then we present the claim to the insurance company and aggressively advocate for the client. If settlement negotiations fail, we do not hesitate to go to court to get justice for the client.
Every auto accident is unique because of the specific facts. But some frequent types of accidents, such as rear-end collisions, typically share common characteristics, regardless of the circumstances.
A rear-end collision often causes neck injuries and whiplash, which are medically complicated and require specialized medical diagnosis and treatment. The effect can be extremely long-lasting for the injured victim, which significantly affects the amount of compensation the victim deserves. If you were injured in a rear-end collision, talking with a knowledgeable lawyer is essential. At Barrister sheed, we have extensive experience in rear-end collision cases and know how to maximize your compensation.
In many cases, a rear-end collision is the fault of a distracted driver who wasn’t paying attention and did not see the stopped vehicle in front of them. Distracted driving by a driver who was tailgating, using a cell phone, or doing something other than being attentive often constitutes negligence, which makes the driver accountable for the injuries they cause. We help you recover the compensation you deserve when you are the victim of a rear-end collision caused by another driver’s negligence.
If you lost a loved one in a fatal accident, an Ohio statute provides the right to bring a wrongful death action if death occurred due to another person’s wrongful act, neglect, or default, when certain requirements are met. In a wrongful death action, the law provides for specific items of compensation that may be recovered. They include financial losses from the death, such as medical, funeral, and burial expenses. Certain family members may also be able to recover damages for additional losses caused by the death.
In Ohio, the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate must file the wrongful death action. At Barrister sheed, we have substantial experience with wrongful death cases and can help with all aspects of the claim, including establishing an estate for the purposes of pursuing compensation.
The statute imposes a two-year statute of limitations on wrongful death claims, which means the action must be filed within two years of the death, so it’s essential to contact us as soon as possible after you lose a loved one in an accident caused by someone else. We understand that it is important for you to have time to grieve, so we carry as much of the responsibility as possible for pursuing the legal action and work hard to recover the full compensation you deserve. We want you and your family members to be able focus on helping each other through the bereavement process.
If you have a potential auto accident or wrongful death claim, we encourage you to schedule a SCHEDULEconsultation to talk with us about your case by calling 681.240.2582, by sending an email to info@barristersheed.com, or using the online contact form. From our Cleveland location, we help clients throughout the State of Ohio.
]]>Our practice at Barrister sheed focuses exclusively on representing individuals and their families in all types of Ohio injury cases, including railway crossing accidents. We have decades of experience and have recovered millions of dollars for our clients. Our record of securing jury verdicts and settlements attests to our accomplishments and demonstrates our superior legal skills and unwavering dedication to achieving justice for our clients.
We attribute our success to excelling at what we do by working harder and preparing more thoroughly than the opposition, in addition to building trust in our client relationships. Every client knows that we do everything within our power to achieve a just and fair result for them. We draw on our in-depth understanding of the applicable laws and the tools provided by the legal system to recover the compensation our clients deserve.
Effective client communication is a top priority for us — and is one of our significant strengths. In communicating with clients, we have a compassionate, straightforward approach. We firmly believe that honest, forthright communication is the only way to build a strong working relationship with a client. Our approach includes listening carefully to all your concerns, answering all your questions, and making certain you have reasonable expectations about the legal process.
Unlike some law firms that settle every case, we do not hesitate to take a case to trial when an insurance company is not willing to offer fair compensation to a client. We never charge you to talk with us about your accident. If you retain us to represent you, we charge fees on a contingent basis, so you pay us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Railway crossing protections for oncoming traffic must be set up and functioning property to prevent accidents with a motor vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist who is approaching the crossing. When a railway crossing accident happens, the cause of the accident must be determined in order to ascertain whose conduct was responsible, because that person (or company) can be legally liable under Ohio laws.
Insurance companies who may be responsible for a railway accident always try to blame the injured victim. But in many cases, the fault lies elsewhere. Defective or non-operational signals or barriers may fail to provide sufficient warning of an approaching train. Signs and lights can be hidden by trees or other structures. The warning system may be inappropriate or inadequate for the location. These are just a few of the potential causes that are not the fault of the injured victim.
At Barrister sheed, we know how to investigate, collect evidence, and analyze a railway crossing accident to determine who is responsible. Our job as your lawyer is to pursue every aspect of the situation until we discover what caused the accident. If you were injured or lost a loved one in a crossing accident, we can help you recover compensation provided under the legal system.
After a railway crossing accident, you may be contacted by an insurance company (or multiple insurance companies) with potential liability. You should never talk with an insurance adjuster about the accident. Their only interest is making money by denying, disputing, or minimizing your claim. They may even try to get you to make statements that undermine your claim against their policyholder.
When you count on Barrister sheed to handle your accident claim, you can rest assured that we are not fooled by insurance company tactics and strategies for paying you less than you deserve. If an insurance company does not make a settlement offer that is fair and just for our client, we do not hesitate to take a case to trial.
If you received injuries or lost a loved one in a railway crossing accident, we encourage you to schedule a SCHEDULEconsultation to talk with us by calling 681.240.2582, sending an email to info@barristersheed.com, or using the online contact form. From our Cleveland location, we help clients throughout the State of Ohio.
]]>Our practice at Barrister sheed focuses exclusively on representing individuals and their families in all types of Ohio injury cases, including workers’ compensation, personal injury, and wrongful death claims arising from construction accidents. We have decades of experience and have recovered millions of dollars for our clients. Our record of securing jury verdicts and settlements attests to our accomplishments and demonstrates our superior legal skills and unwavering dedication to achieving justice for our clients.
We attribute our success to excelling at what we do by working harder and preparing more thoroughly than the opposition, in addition to building trust in our client relationships. Every client knows that we do everything within our power to achieve a just and fair result for them. We draw on our in-depth understanding of the applicable laws and the tools provided by the legal system to recover the compensation our clients deserve.
Effective client communication is a top priority for us — and is one of our significant strengths. In communicating with clients, we have a compassionate, straightforward approach. We firmly believe that honest, forthright communication is the only way to build a strong working relationship with a client. Our approach includes listening carefully to all your concerns, answering all your questions, and making certain you have reasonable expectations about the legal process.
Unlike some law firms that settle every case, we do not hesitate to take a case to trial when an insurance company is not willing to offer fair compensation to a client. We never charge you to talk with us about your accident. If you retain us to represent you, we charge fees on a contingent basis, so you pay us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Whether construction involves highway and road work, excavating and building to erect structures, or another type of project, a construction site is a hazardous place. Workers perform their jobs amid heavy machinery, at great heights, and on uneven terrain. Falls are the leading cause of construction injury and death, followed by being struck by an object or piece of equipment. Being caught in or between pieces of equipment is another significant risk, as is electrocution. There are many other accident risks on a construction site as well.
The types of injuries are as varied as the circumstances in which they occur. Brain injury, back injury, broken bones, burns, and eye injuries are some of the most common types of injuries. Other catastrophic injuries happen in a construction site accident too.
In most instances, an injured construction worker is covered by workers’ compensation through their employer and receives workers’ comp benefits. But on a construction site, an injury often results from the negligence of a person not associated with the injured worker’s employer. When that happens, the injured worker may have a personal injury claim against one or more third parties, in addition to receiving benefits under workers’ compensation system.
A personal injury action against a third party for construction accident injuries must be pursued separately from the workers’ compensation claim. Getting help from a lawyer is essential when a construction accident results in a potential claim against one or more third parties.
At Barrister sheed, we handle both workers’ compensation claims and personal injury claims. When you count on us for help with construction accident injuries, we have the knowledge and skill to pursue all avenues for getting the full compensation provided by the legal system. For families who lost a loved one in a construction accident, that includes pursuing an action under the Ohio wrongful death law when necessary.
Cranes are an integral part of many construction projects. Crane accidents do occur and can be devastating. A crane accident can have many different causes, which can result in multiple parties being responsible for injuring a construction worker.
Our team at Barrister sheed has the experience and skills to fully investigate and analyze a crane accident, or any other type of construction accident, to determine the cause of the accident and pursue compensation from all responsible parties, in addition to guiding the injured worker through the workers’ compensation process.
If you received injuries in a construction accident or lost a loved one in a fatal construction accident, we encourage you to schedule a SCHEDULEconsultation to talk with us by calling 681.240.2582, sending an email to info@barristersheed.com, or using the online contact form. From our Cleveland location, we help clients throughout the State of Ohio.
]]>Our practice at Barrister sheed focuses exclusively on representing individuals and their families in all types of Ohio injury cases, including workers’ compensation cases. We have decades of experience and have recovered millions of dollars for our clients. Our record of securing jury verdicts and settlements attests to our accomplishments and demonstrates our superior legal skills and unwavering dedication to achieving justice for our clients.
We attribute our success to excelling at what we do by working harder and preparing more thoroughly than the opponent, in addition to building trust in our client relationships. Every client knows that we do everything within our power to achieve a just and fair result for them. We draw on our in-depth understanding of the workers’ comp law and the tools provided by the workers’ compensation system for recovering compensation for injured workers.
In communicating with clients, we have a compassionate, straightforward approach. We firmly believe that honest, forthright communication is the only way to build a strong working relationship with a client. Our approach includes listening carefully to all your concerns, answering all your questions, and making certain you have reasonable expectations about the legal process.
Unlike some law firms that settle every case, we do not hesitate to take a case to trial when an insurance company is not willing to offer fair compensation to a client. We never charge you to talk with us about your accident. If you retain us to represent you, we charge fees on a contingent basis, so you pay us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Ohio law and regulations establish a complex system through which injured employees receive benefits for on-the-job injuries from accidents and occupational diseases. The compensation includes coverage for medical expenses, temporary or permanent disability benefits, vocational rehabilitation, educational assistance, and death benefits for families who lose a loved one because of a work-related injury.
The workers’ comp process includes timelines and deadlines for making and pursuing a claim. Failure to meet the requirements can result in loss of benefits. In addition, you may encounter a denial of benefits or difficulty obtaining benefits in a situation where you should receive compensation. Disputes over workers’ compensation benefits are not uncommon. Especially if you suffered a serious work injury, having legal representation ensures that you get the benefits provided by the law.
Our team at Barrister sheed knows how to pursue workers’ compensation claims and how to address difficulties in the intricate process. We know how to negotiate settlements in appropriate cases. But we do not hesitate to appeal adverse decisions when necessary to get justice for the injured worker.
When workers’ compensation covers a work injury from an accident or illness, an employee cannot sue their employer for the injury. However, there are circumstances in which the employee may have a personal injury claim against a negligent third party for an on-the-job injury. In that situation, the worker must pursue the separate third-party claim in a personal injury action.
A common type of third-party claim for a work injury case involves on-the-job injuries received in an auto accident caused by a negligent driver. Another type of third-party claim is a construction injury caused by the negligence of someone who works for an employer other than the injured worker’s employer. Other situations may also create a third-party claim for an injured worker.
Getting help from a lawyer for a third-party claim is strongly recommended. The process includes filing a claim with the third-party’s liability insurance company and may also require filing a personal injury action against the third party. The injured worker must demonstrate that the third-party’s negligence caused the injury in order to recover. That requires investigation, gathering documents, and conducting analysis to prove the third-party’s liability. Those tasks require professional knowledge and skills.
If you have a third-party claim for a work injury, it does not mean that you might get double the amount of compensation by filing both a workers’ comp claim and a personal injury claim. If you recover compensation in the personal injury case for amounts paid by workers’ compensation, you must repay the benefits paid by workers’ compensation from your personal injury award. However, if you have a third-party claim, you may recover compensation in the personal injury claim that exceeds the amounts paid by workers’ compensation, so there are sound reasons why you would still file both types of claims in a third-party liability situation. For example, you may recover compensation for pain and suffering in a personal injury case, but workers’ comp does not provide compensation for pain and suffering.
Our team at Barrister sheed has decades of experience in both workers’ compensation claims and personal injury claims. When a client has a workers’ comp claim, we analyze the circumstances to determine if there is also a third-party claim and pursue the third-party claim to recover additional compensation. Some lawyers who handle workers’ compensation do not also handle personal injury claims, which is a disadvantage for an injured worker.
If you received an on-the-job injury or developed an occupational illness, we encourage you to schedule a SCHEDULE consultation to talk with us about your workers’ compensation claim by calling 681.240.2582, sending an email to info@barristersheed.com, or using the online contact form. From our Cleveland location, we help clients throughout the State of Ohio.
]]>At Barrister sheed, we have decades of experience representing injured individuals and their families in premises liability claims, as well as all other types of injury cases. Our record of securing jury verdicts and settlements for clients attests to our accomplishments and demonstrates our superior legal skills and unwavering dedication to achieving justice for our clients.
We attribute our success to excelling at what we do by working harder and preparing more thoroughly than the opposition, in addition to building trust in our client relationships. Every client knows that we do everything within our power to achieve a just and fair result for them. We draw on our in-depth understanding of the law, our finely-honed legal skills, and all the tools provided by the legal system to recover compensation for our clients.
Effective client communication is a top priority for us — and is one of our significant strengths. In communicating with clients, we have a compassionate, straightforward approach. We firmly believe that honest, forthright communication is the only way to build a strong working relationship with a client. Our approach includes listening carefully to all your concerns, answering all your questions, and making certain you have reasonable expectations about the legal process.
Unlike some attorneys who settle every claim to increase case volume and turnover, we do not hesitate to take a case to trial when an insurance company is not willing to offer fair compensation to a client. We never charge you to talk with us about your accident. If you retain us to represent you, we charge fees on a contingent basis, so you pay us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Premises liability is the area of personal injury law that addresses injuries received on property owned or managed by another person. Generally, the laws impose a duty on a property owner or manager to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition. The level of duty varies depending on the nature of the property and the reason for the injured victim’s presence on the property. If the owner or manager fails to satisfy the duty and injuries result, the owner or manager may be legally liable. Many premises liability cases involve injuries to a person visiting a business property as a potential customer, such as a store, restaurant, hotel, bar, casino, or an amusement park.
Slip-and-fall accidents, such as those caused by a spill on the floor or another unsafe condition, are a common type of premises liability case. So are trip-and-fall accidents caused by uneven flooring, loose carpeting, or another dangerous condition. Lack of adequate or proper lighting in stairways, parking lots, and other areas may also cause injuries and provide the basis for a premises liability case.
In most premises claims, an insurance company is responsible for paying compensation to an individual injured by the company’s policyholder. But you should never talk with an insurance company adjuster about injuries you received on someone else’s property. Insurance companies make money (which is their only goal) by paying as little as possible on a claim, or by denying a claim and paying nothing. They actively pursue reasons to deny your premises liability claim, including by getting you to inadvertently make statements that harm your claim. When you count on Barrister sheed to represent you and handle insurance company inquiries, we are not fooled by insurance company tactics and tools for minimizing compensation for injured victims.
Premises liability claims are typically complex and challenging to prove. Insurance companies have several possible defenses they can pursue in a premises liability case. We know what all the potential defenses are, and we know how to overcome and counter them. We also know how to thoroughly investigate and document premises liability claims to prove the legal liability of the property owner or manager. You can always count on Barrister sheed to be unrelenting in pursuing justice in your case, to recover the full amount of compensation provided under Ohio law.
If you received an injury on another person’s property, or you lost a loved one due to an accident on another person’s property, we encourage you to schedule a SCHEDULE consultation to talk with us by calling 681.240.2582, sending an email to info@barristersheed.com, or using the online contact form. From our Cleveland location, we help clients throughout the State of Ohio.
]]>In our law practice at Barrister sheed, we have decades of experience representing injured individuals and their families in all types of injury cases, including nursing home abuse and medical malpractice, which often is a component of a nursing home injury case. Our record of securing jury verdicts and settlements attests to our accomplishments for clients and demonstrates our ability to handle even sophisticated, high-value injury cases with complex legal and factual issues.
We attribute our success to excelling at what we do by working harder and preparing more thoroughly than the opposition, in addition to building trust in our client relationships. Every client knows that we do everything within our power to achieve a just and fair result for them. We draw on our in-depth understanding of the law, our finely-honed legal skills, and all the tools provided by the legal system to recover compensation for our clients.
Effective client communication is a top priority for us — and is one of our significant strengths. In communicating with clients, we have a compassionate, straightforward approach. We firmly believe that honest, forthright communication is the only way to build a strong working relationship with a client. Our approach includes listening carefully to clients, answering all their questions, and making certain they have reasonable expectations about the legal process.
Unlike some attorneys who settle every claim to increase case volume and turnover, we do not hesitate to take a case to trial when an insurance company is not willing to offer fair compensation to a client. We never charge you to talk with us about your accident. If you retain us to represent you, we charge fees on a contingent basis, so you pay us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Nursing home abuse and neglect is a serious problem in Ohio, as it is throughout the country. While government agencies need to step up to resolve the systemic issues, state law provides a legal framework for protecting elder loved ones and helping them recover compensation when they receive substandard care or are mistreated in a nursing home. In addition, if your elder family member dies because of nursing home abuse or neglect, the state wrongful death law provides for a legal action that may enable you and your family to receive payment for the harm caused.
If you may have a nursing home injury or wrongful death claim, you should never talk directly to an insurance company that has potential liability for paying compensation to you or your senior loved one. Insurance companies are in business solely to make money. They profit by paying as little as possible on a claim, or by denying a claim and paying nothing. It is never in your best interest to talk directly with an insurance company’s adjuster. When you count on Barrister sheed to represent you, we are not fooled by insurance company tactics and tools for minimizing compensation for injured victims.
Substandard treatment and care occur in many ways in a nursing home. Sometimes the signs are subtle. Other times, the indications are obvious simply by paying attention to the senior’s physical condition and emotional state. Nursing home staff must provide basic hygiene, adequate food, medical treatment, and sanitary living conditions for every resident. If there are signs that your loved one is not receiving this essential care, it may be a sign of abuse or neglect.
One frequent indication of nursing home abuse is an inexplicable change in your family member’s personal demeanor. If they suddenly withdraw from activities and communicating with you, or if the staff or a caregiver is isolating the senior so they cannot talk with you freely, there may be psychological or emotional abuse going on behind the scenes.
Some obvious signs of nursing home abuse or neglect also occur. They include:
Medical treatment errors, including improper dispensing and administration of medication, can also provide the basis for a nursing home abuse claim. All staff in a nursing home must provide an acceptable level of care for facility residents. That extends to all aspects of daily care and medical treatment. If you have any suspicion that your family member is enduring abuse in a nursing facility, you should talk with Barrister sheed to determine what you can do to address the situation. We are here to help you protect your loved one and recover the compensation provided by the Ohio legal system.
If you think your elder loved one is suffering from nursing home abuse, or you lost a senior family member because of suspected abuse at a nursing facility, we encourage you to schedule a SCHEDULE consultation to talk with us by calling 681.240.2582, sending an email to info@barristersheed.com, or using the online contact form. From our Cleveland location, we help clients throughout the State of Ohio.
]]>In our law practice at Barrister sheed, we have decades of experience representing injured individuals and their families in medical malpractice claims, as well as all other types of injury cases. Our record of securing jury verdicts and settlements attests to our accomplishments for our clients.
We know that successfully handling a complex medical malpractice claim requires superior legal skills and relentless dedication. We attribute our success to excelling at what we do by working harder and preparing more thoroughly than the opposition, in addition to building trust in our client relationships. Every client knows that we do everything within our power to achieve a just and fair result for them. We draw on our in-depth understanding of the law, our finely-honed legal skills, and all the tools provided by the legal system to recover compensation for our clients.
In communicating with clients, we have a compassionate, straightforward approach. We firmly believe that honest, forthright communication is the only way to build a strong working relationship with a client. Our approach includes listening carefully to all your concerns, answering all your questions, and making certain you have reasonable expectations about the legal process.
Unlike some attorneys who settle every claim to increase case volume and turnover, we do not hesitate to take a case to trial when an insurance company is not willing to offer fair compensation to a client. We never charge you to talk with us about your accident. If you retain us to represent you, we charge fees on a contingent basis, so you pay us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
A medical malpractice claim is based on harm and injuries caused by medical professionals when diagnosis or treatment falls below the accepted standard of care. In Ohio, a complex state law governs medical malpractice actions, which include claims for medical, dental, optometric, and chiropractic treatment.
One of the most important provisions in the law establishes a statute of limitations for bringing a medical malpractice action, which means the claim must be filed within a certain period of time in order to be valid. For many medical malpractice claims in the state, a one-year limitation period applies, although there are specified exceptions to the one-year rule. The statute of limitations means that a medical malpractice claim must be filed within one year of the occurrence of the event that triggers the claim (or a different period if one of the exceptions applies), or the ability to get compensation is lost. For that reason, it’s essential that you contact Barrister sheed as soon as possible if you may have a medical malpractice claim.
Medical malpractice claims are typically more complicated than other types of claims. The legal issues and factual evidence relative to medical treatment are intricate. Gathering documents and analyzing the circumstances is a considerable undertaking. Often, getting expert opinions is necessary to demonstrate legal liability. Our team at Barrister sheed has the high-level skills to accomplish these tasks, as well as the unwavering commitment that is essential in pursuing a malpractice claim.
If you may have a malpractice claim, you should never talk directly to an insurance company that has potential liability for paying compensation. Insurance companies are in business solely to make money. They profit by paying as little as possible on a claim, or by denying a claim and paying nothing. If you discuss the accident with an insurance adjuster, you can inadvertently make statements that undermine your claim. For those reasons, it is never in your best interest to talk directly with an insurance company’s adjuster. When you count on Barrister sheed to represent you, we are not fooled by insurance company tactics and tools for minimizing compensation for injured victims.
The circumstances that lead to medical malpractice claims vary greatly. Any failure to abide by the accepted standard of care in medical diagnosis or treatment can support a malpractice claim. However, there are certain types of medical malpractice that reoccur with some frequency.
Treatment (or lack of treatment) during a medical emergency can lead to a malpractice claim. Emergency room doctors and staff must treat patients with an appropriate level of care to avoid misdiagnosis or a failure to diagnose a serious emergency condition.
One of the reasons that malpractice claims arise from emergency treatment is that emergency rooms are often understaffed and overburdened. That fact does not excuse or justify substandard treatment. If you were injured because of your treatment in a medical emergency, you can count on Barrister sheed to pursue the compensation you deserve.
Lab tests are a significant factor in treatment for some medical conditions, like cancer. Especially when treatment involves multiple medical professionals, lab mistakes can have a substantial negative impact on the patient’s diagnosis.
Pathology errors are known to occur. They can result in misdiagnosis, a failure to diagnose entirely, or an incorrect course of treatment. If erroneous lab results or mishandling of lab tests affected your medical treatment and caused harm, you should talk with us about whether you have a pathology malpractice claim.
Birth injuries occur as the result of a wide range of errors. The mistakes may occur long before the mother goes into labor. Some of the most damaging errors happen due to negligence during or immediately before delivery. Cerebral palsy in the baby is just one of many possible types of serious injury that can occur during birth.
When prenatal treatment or medical handling of labor and delivery fall below the accepted standard of care and the baby or mother (or both) suffer harm as the result, our team at Barrister sheed aggressively pursues a medical malpractice claim to recover compensation for the mother, baby, and family.
Virtually any type of medical setting that involves diagnosis and treatment can lead to a medical malpractice claim. Doctors and other health care providers may be legally liable for damages when they fail to act within the accepted standard of care. Medication errors, surgical mistakes, failure to diagnose, and even incorrect charting can constitute malpractice. So can other medical errors and mistakes. If you think you may have a medical malpractice claim of any type, we encourage you to talk with us about your situation.
If you lost a loved one due to medical malpractice, an Ohio statute provides the right to bring a wrongful death action if death occurred due to another person’s wrongful act, neglect, or default, when certain legal requirements are met. The law provides for specific items of compensation that may be recovered in a wrongful death case. They include financial losses from the death, such as medical, funeral, and burial expenses. Certain family members may also be able to recover damages for additional losses caused by the death.
The statute imposes a two-year statute of limitations on wrongful death claims, which means the action must be filed within two years of the death, so it’s essential to contact us as soon as possible after you lose a loved one in a medical malpractice situation. We understand that it is important for you to have time to grieve, so we carry as much of the responsibility as possible for pursuing the legal action and work hard to recover the full compensation you deserve. We want you and your family members to be able focus on helping each other through the bereavement process.
If you have a potential medical malpractice or wrongful death claim arising from medical practice, we encourage you to schedule a SCHEDULE consultation to talk with us by calling 681.240.2582, sending an email to info@barristersheed.com, or using the online contact form. From our Cleveland location, we help clients throughout the State of Ohio.
]]>A truck accident case is usually much more factually and legally complex than an auto collision case. You need superior legal representation to recover the full financial compensation you deserve. Our law practice at Barrister sheed focuses exclusively on representing injured individuals and their families in personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. We have decades of experience in truck accident cases and have recovered millions of dollars for our clients. Our record of securing jury verdicts and settlements attests to our achievements for our clients.
We attribute our success to excelling at what we do by working harder and preparing more thoroughly than the opponent, in addition to building trust in our client relationships. Every client knows that we do everything within our power to achieve a just and fair result for them. We draw on our in-depth understanding of the law and the tools provided by the legal system for recovering compensation for an individual who was injured by someone else’s conduct.
In communicating with clients, we have a compassionate, straightforward approach. We firmly believe that honest, forthright communication is the only way to build a strong working relationship with a client. Our approach includes listening carefully to all your concerns, answering all your questions, and making certain you have reasonable expectations about the legal process.
Unlike some lawyers who settle every case, we do not hesitate to take a case to trial when an insurance company is not willing to offer fair compensation to a client. We never charge you to talk with us about your accident. If you retain us to represent you, we charge fees on a contingent basis, so you pay us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
A truck accident is complex for many reasons. The first reason is that there are many possible causes for a truck crash. Determining the cause is essential to identifying who is at fault and therefore legally responsible for compensating the injured victims. Examples of causes for a truck accident include:
At Barrister sheed, we handle all types of truck accident cases, regardless of the cause. We know how to investigate and analyze the complicated evidence to find out who was responsible, so we can recover from the person who caused the accident. If necessary, we draw on our network of engineering and accident reconstruction experts to uncover the true cause of the accident.
In addition to the cause-related challenges in a tractor trailer case, a truck accident often involves multiple vehicles, which means multiple persons who were potentially at fault and multiple insurance companies that represent all those people. But even if the accident involves only one big rig and one smaller vehicle, there are multiple insurance companies that may have liability if the truck caused the accident. Identifying and locating all the insurance companies, filing claims with those companies, and negotiating a possible settlement is a task that requires considerable skill. Our team at Barrister sheed has the necessary knowledge and experience to pursue all potentially liable insurance companies as part of putting a truck accident case together.
If you received injuries in a truck accident, or you lost a loved one in a truck accident, you should never talk with an insurance adjuster who contacts you about the accident. Insurance companies are in business solely to make money. They profit by paying as little as possible on a claim, or by denying a claim and paying nothing. For that reason, it is never in your best interest to deal directly with the insurance company’s adjuster. Your first and only discussion about the accident should be with Barrister sheed. When you count on us to represent you, we are not fooled by insurance company tactics and tools for minimizing compensation for injured victims.
If you lost a loved one in a fatal truck accident, an Ohio statute provides the right to bring a wrongful death action if the death occurred due to another person’s wrongful act, neglect, or default, when certain legal requirements are met. In a wrongful death case, the law provides for specific items of compensation that may be recovered. They include financial losses from the death, such as medical, funeral, and burial expenses. Certain family members may also be able to recover damages for additional losses caused by the death.
In Ohio, the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate must file the wrongful death action. Our practice at Barrister sheed includes substantial experience with wrongful death cases and can help with all aspects of the claim, including establishing an estate for the purposes of pursuing compensation.
The statute imposes a two-year statute of limitations on wrongful death claims, which means the action must be filed within two years of the death, so it’s essential to contact us as soon as possible after you lose a loved one in an accident caused by someone else. We understand that it is important for you to have time to grieve, so we carry as much of the responsibility as possible for pursuing the legal action and work hard to recover the full compensation you deserve. We want you and your family members to be able focus on helping each other through the bereavement process.
If you have a potential truck accident or wrongful death claim, we encourage you to schedule a SCHEDULE consultation to talk with us about your case by calling 681.240.2582, sending an email to info@barristersheed.com, or using the online contact form. From our Cleveland location, we help clients throughout the State of Ohio.
]]>The law practice at Barrister sheed focuses exclusively on representing injured individuals and their families in personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. We have decades of experience in motorcycle accidents and have recovered millions of dollars for our clients. Our record of securing jury verdicts and settlements attests to our success.
We attribute our success to excelling at what we do by working harder and preparing more thoroughly than the opponent, in addition to building trust in our client relationships. Every client knows that we do everything within our power to achieve a just and fair result for them. We draw on our in-depth understanding of the law and the tools provided by the legal system for recovering compensation for our clients.
In communicating with clients, we have a compassionate, straightforward approach. We firmly believe that honest, forthright communication is the only way to build a strong working relationship with a client. Our approach includes listening carefully to all your concerns, answering all your questions, and making certain you have reasonable expectations about the legal process.
Unlike some attorneys who settle every claim to increase case volume and turnover, we do not hesitate to take a case to trial when an insurance company is not willing to offer fair compensation to a client. We never charge you to talk with us about your accident. If you retain us to represent you, we charge fees on a contingent basis, so you pay us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
A motorcycle accident often causes devastating, life-altering injuries or death for the rider. Severe and complicated trauma like brain injury, complex bone fractures, and spinal cord injuries are common. Recovering full compensation for these injuries from the person who caused the accident requires specialized knowledge about not only the applicable laws but also about the types of injuries a motorcyclist suffers in an accident. At Barrister sheed, we have the experience to handle all types of motorcycle accidents to secure a full financial recovery, including those requiring advanced skills.
In most motorcycle accident claims, an insurance company is responsible for paying compensation to an individual injured by the company’s policyholder. Insurance companies are in business solely to make money. They profit by paying as little as possible on a claim, or by denying a claim and paying nothing. If you discuss the accident with an adjuster, you can inadvertently make statements that undermine your claim. For those reasons, it is never in your best interest to talk directly with an insurance company’s adjuster. When you count on Barrister sheed to represent you, we are not fooled by insurance company tactics and tools for minimizing compensation for injured victims.
In a motorcycle accident case, the insurance company is likely to try to blame the accident on the rider. We know the defense strategies our opponents use in accident claims, and we know how to overcome and counter them. Through detailed investigation and analysis, we find out who was responsible for the accident. Then we take the necessary action to get the full compensation you deserve.
If you lost a loved one in a fatal motorcycle accident caused by another driver, an Ohio statute provides the right to bring a wrongful death action if death occurred due to another person’s wrongful act, neglect, or default, when certain legal requirements are met. The law provides for specific items of compensation that may be recovered in a wrongful death case. They include financial losses from the death, such as medical, funeral, and burial expenses. Certain family members may also be able to recover damages for additional losses caused by the death.
In Ohio, the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate must file the wrongful death action. Our team at Barrister sheed has substantial experience with wrongful death cases and can help with all aspects of the claim, including establishing an estate for the purposes of pursuing compensation.
The statute imposes a two-year statute of limitations on wrongful death claims, which means the action must be filed within two years of the death, so it’s essential to contact us as soon as possible after you lose a loved one in a motorcycle accident caused by someone else. We understand that it is important for you to have time to grieve, so we carry as much of the responsibility as possible for pursuing the legal action and work hard to recover the full compensation you deserve. We want you and your family members to be able focus on helping each other through the bereavement process.
If you have a potential motorcycle accident or wrongful death claim, we encourage you to schedule a SCHEDULE consultation to talk with us about your case by calling 681.240.2582, sending an email to info@barristersheed.com, or using the online contact form. From our Cleveland location, we help clients throughout the State of Ohio.
]]>At Barrister sheed, we have decades of experience representing injured individuals and their families in all types of injury cases, including dog bite cases. We have successfully represented children and adults who were attacked and mauled by dogs (Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and other breeds) and other domestic animals. Our record of securing jury verdicts and settlements for clients attests to our accomplishments and demonstrates our superior legal skills and unwavering dedication to achieving justice for our clients.
We attribute our success to excelling at what we do by working harder and preparing more thoroughly than the opposition, in addition to building trust in our client relationships. Every client knows that we do everything within our power to achieve a just and fair result for them. We draw on our in-depth understanding of the law, our finely-honed legal skills, and all the tools provided by the legal system to recover the full compensation our clients deserve.
Effective client communication is a top priority for us — and is one of our significant strengths. In communicating with clients, we have a compassionate, straightforward approach. We firmly believe that honest, forthright communication is the only way to build a strong working relationship with a client. Our approach includes listening carefully to all your concerns, answering all your questions, and making certain you have reasonable expectations about the legal process.
Unlike some attorneys who settle every claim to increase case volume and turnover, we do not hesitate to take a case to trial when an insurance company is not willing to offer fair compensation to a client. We never charge you to talk with us about your injuries. If you retain us to represent you, we charge fees on a contingent basis, so you pay us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
The State of Ohio has laws that make dog owners, keepers, and harborers accountable when the dog injures someone. In addition to receiving compensation for present and future medical expenses (which can be significant), the injured victim can recover for disfigurement, scarring, and pain and suffering from the physical and emotional harm inflicted by the animal. In many dog bite cases, the total financial recovery can be substantial, on account of the long-term and long-lasting nature of the injuries.
Ohio statute imposes strict liability on a dog owner, keeper, or harborer for dog bite injuries, in additional to Ohio common law. Strict liability means the owner, keeper, or harborer is legally responsible regardless of whether the owner was negligent (at-fault), in many situations. Legal liability is determined based on the facts and circumstances surrounding the attack, which is one of the important reasons for having legal representation in a dog bite case.
In most cases, an insurance company (usually the issuer of the homeowner’s policy of the dog owner) has potential financial responsibility for injuries from a dog attack. You should never talk to an insurance adjuster who contacts you after a dog attack. The company’s primary objective will be to deny your claim or pay the lowest possible amount. No matter what the circumstances, it is not likely in your best interest to discuss dog bite injuries with the dog owner’s insurance company. When you reach out to Barrister sheed to represent you, we handle all communications with the insurance company. We know how to handle dog bite cases and are not fooled by insurance company tactics for minimizing compensation for the injured victim.
We also are well acquainted with all the defenses insurance companies assert to try to avoid paying compensation to a dog bite victim. From our extensive experience in injury cases, we know how to counter those defenses and how to document our client’s compensation claim. If the insurance company does not make a just and fair settlement offer, we do not hesitate to take a dog bite case to court when necessary to secure justice for the client.
If you or your child received a dog bite injury or suffered harm from another type of domestic animal attack, we encourage you to schedule a SCHEDULE consultation to talk with us by calling 681.240.2582, sending an email to info@barristersheed.com, or using the online contact form. From our Cleveland office, we help clients in communities throughout the State of Ohio.
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