Law Offices of Quincy B. Cornelius

When it comes to a personal injury case, you can trust us to be thorough and accurate. We will conduct a comprehensive investigation and the timely accumulation and preservation of evidence in order to build a strong case.

When you are injured, it is best to involve an attorney from the start. That gives you the best possible opportunity to gather the facts while they are still fresh, which makes your case that much more successful in the long run.

What happens if you were hurt in a car accident that was caused by another driver, but that motorist lies and says the wreck was your fault? If there are not witnesses or other evidence, most insurance companies will require that both parties pay for their own injuries and damage.

If you are in an accident, it can be extremely helpful to take notes so that you can recall exactly what happened and who said what. If a trial becomes necessary, it can be months or even years later, and those notes will become precious.

It’s important to remember that we’re on your side. Representatives of the company or party that injured you, no matter how compassionate they may seem, are not acting in your best interest.

The majority of cases dealing with tort law, the primary field of personal injury attorneys, never go to trial. Scheduling a consultation with us can assist in determining whether or not your injuries warrant legal action.

You may not think about it but choosing to accept an offer from the opposition’s legal team immediately after your injury you may have left a considerable amount of money on the table. This is why an attorney makes great sense.

If you have suffered bodily injury or property damage, we suggest you consult with our experienced attorneys, so we can determine whether another party could be liable for your injuries, entitling you to compensation through a lawsuit or insurance claim.

Your attorney is able to help you make the many small and large decisions that you will face when you are involved in a personal injury suit. Better yet, if they are involved from the start, they can help you negotiate the response you want as quickly as is feasible.

Keep in mind that in filing a medical malpractice suit, a statute of limitations is in place. Essentially, this means that you have only a limited amount of time in which a lawsuit can be filed. Such time limits are set by statutes in common law and vary state by state.

Did you know that not every wrongful arrest is illegal? If the arresting officer believed you to be engaged in an illegal activity at the time of the arrest, then it is irrelevant if you were later found innocent of the charge. We will fully assess your individual circumstances to determine whether or not you have a case.

Personal injury lawyers take on a variety of cases, including injuries sustained as a result of: motor vehicle accidents, pedestrian injuries, drunk driving accidents, slip & falls, closed head injuries, animal attacks, premises liability, medical malpractice and nursing home negligence.

The value of having a good attorney can’t be over stated when you have been seriously injured. Filing suit is a process that most people have never gone through, but an attorney knows the process and how to make your claim most successfully on your behalf.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that motorcyclists are 35 times more likely to be involved in a deadly wreck than individuals riding in cars and trucks. Our experience with representing injured motorcyclists can help you receive the settlement you deserve.

If you’ve lost a loved one, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the person or company that caused your loss. For example, a drunk driver may have claimed the life of your loved one. In this situation, this driver would be held accountable for your loved one’s medical bills and funeral costs, plus any lost earnings for the family.

When you are injured, you know that you have lost considerable money and perhaps much more. You need to be made whole for those losses, and an attorney can help you make sure that you are, no matter what it takes.

The parties eligible for filing a wrongful death suit vary from state to state. However, children are entitled to file suit for their parents and vice versa, throughout the U.S. Some states allow a widow or widower to bring legal action even in the event of a separation, barring a few requirements.

Wish you had someone to help you decide how you should respond to an offer from the insurance company for the person who injured you? An attorney can help you with that- and can help you propose a fair offer to send back if you decide against their offer.

While we are sensitive to your urgency to resolve a claim, we do not want to settle a case while you are still recovering from injury. Signing a settlement and release agreement and then finding out more treatment is necessary could result in further financial hardship.

It’s very important to define your goals for a personal injury lawsuit at the beginning. Since settlement offers are likely to be made, you may have to choose between the offer and having your day in court.

Don't worry that filing a lawsuit in your means it will be months or years until your case. Once the other side recognizes that we will go to court if their settlement offer doesn't address all of your damages, the majority of cases do not end up going to trial.

Are you the victim of false arrest? If police officers have willingly or through negligence or overzealous practice violated your rights, then it is time for you to seek counsel with a personal injury attorney.

Finding ways to make your life normal again after an injury can be a long, painful process. Sometimes getting your legal rights can seem like that, too. But an attorney will help you make at least that process as easy as possible, and is your best way to get all that you are eligible to receive.

You can trust our firm to handle a wide range of personal injury cases, everything from automobile and sidewalk accidents to medical malpractice, false arrest, and police brutality. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your losses.

Fighting in the court system can be a daunting experience for someone just recovering from a major injury- but you have a very limited opportunity to defend the rights you are due, so you need to take action, and an attorney can make that as painless as possible.

Do you have a loved one who was killed in an accident? The law gives family members a legal remedy against the party at fault. It's called a wrongful death claim and we can explain how it works.

Many states have capped punitive damage jury awards, but there is no limit on settlements. We counsel our clients that settlement amounts will depend primarily on the nature, and severity of the injury, and the economic losses suffered because of the injury.

Do you know the difference between compensatory damages and punitive damages? Compensatory damages are paid to a plaintiff in a personal injury suit in order to help the plaintiff rebuild to the same or similar situation as before the injury occurred, while punitive damages are meant to penalize the defendant.

Suppose you were in an auto accident that wasn't your fault and received an offer from the other driver's insurance company? How would you know the offer was fair? We can negotiate settlements with insurance companies that are often higher than initial offers.

Specifically, a personal injury is a mental or physical injury that is the result of someone else’s negligence or harmful behavior. Negligence is conduct below standards established by law for the protection of others. Call us for advice.

Know the signs of nursing home neglect or abuse. If you know someone in a nursing home who has been physically or verbally abused, suffers from poor hygiene, malnutrition, broken bones, dehydration, or other problem, call us for assistance. We can help him or her find justice.

In some instances, you may be asked to sign a release after your injury. Do not sign any paperwork without having a lawyer read over it to ensure your rights are protected. If you sign a release, you may be unable to recover any monetary compensation.

One of the main reasons to hire a personal injury attorney in the case of an accident is because your attorney protects your interests, rather than the insurance company’s interests. You injuries are hurting the insurance company’s bottom line, so they will try to pay as little as possible.

Medical malpractice is considered professional negligence on behalf of the health care provider in which the treatment of the patient falls below the standard of care, and causes death or injury to the patient. Standards for malpractice vary by jurisdiction.

Have you been the victim of police brutality or suffered a serious injury because of excessive force used by the police? If so, then you need to contact us. We will aggressively fight for your legal rights.

A stipulation is an agreement by attorneys on opposite sides of the case regarding any matter pertaining to the trial, and must be in writing. A stipulation of settlement is a formal agreement between the parties and their attorneys resolving the dispute.

No matter what kind of injury you have suffered, it is in your best interest to find out what your rights might be. A personal injury attorney can help you find out. They can also help you fight for those rights that you deserve.

As personal injury attorneys, we specialize in an area of the justice system known as tort law, which covers civil violations and monetary or non-monetary damages to an individual’s property, rights or reputation.

The death of a loved one is traumatic enough without learning that their doctor didn’t do everything they could to save their life. If you believe malpractice, we’re here to help you sort it out.

Were you injured through no fault of your own? If so, you owe it to yourself to find out if you are eligible to receive compensation to help you recover. A personal injury attorney can help you find out and help you receive it if you are eligible.

Judge Learned Hand created the term calculus of negligence, which is a formula to determine if a legal duty of care has been violated. Judge Hand established this term in the 1947 case of the U.S. v. Carroll Towing, where a barge had come unrestrained from a dock and caused damages.

Financial exploitation of elders refers to unauthorized use of an elderly person’s money or property, and can be perpetrated by family members or a caregiver. If you are the victim of money or property being stolen, or identity theft, contact a personal injury attorney immediately.

Premises liability is the liability of the landowner of a property for certain injuries or injustices that occur on the property. These can include injuries from open excavations, uneven pavement, standing water, wet floors, uncleared snow, and insufficient lighting.

In order to have a personal injury claim, you must have suffered an injury to your physical body or personal property. Also, you need to consider whether this injury was the result of someone else’s negligence. Injuries may also include non-physical injuries.

If you contact us after you've been involved in an injury accident, we can offer important advice. For example, if the other party's insurer asks you to make a statement, politely decline so that can't be used against you.

People often ask how much they will be able to be compensated after an auto accident. This amount is mostly determined by how severe your injuries were, which is measured by the amount of your medical bills, the type of injuries you sustained, and the recovery length.

If you are injured, finding a good attorney can be the difference between getting the highest value you are entitled to. A personal injury attorney with plenty of experience and a history of success is exactly the attorney you are looking for.

According to the CDC, 4,280 pedestrians died as a result of traffic accidents in 2010. Seniors accounted for 19% of pedestrian deaths in that same year. Knowing the rights you are afforded as a pedestrian is a key element in determining your case.

Dog-bite claims have received over $1 billion in damages each year in the U.S. according to the American Humane Society. Scheduling a consultation with us to weigh the options available to you is quick and easy.

If you have been injured by someone else, you deserve to be made whole. It’s hard to decide what to do- but an attorney can help you sort through the offers they send and if they are not appropriate, they can help negotiate something better.

It is hard to decide what you want in an attorney. Personality is important, but being skilled and well trained in the legal arts is far more important. Choose wisely, because a good attorney is a great help while you are fighting for your legal rights.

Negligence refers to when an individual fails to exercise a reasonable standard of care for the safety of others. This individual may be held liable for any resulting damages as a consequence of their actions. Drunk drivers are often held accountable for injuries they cause to others.

Would you try to repair a car without having an expert’s input? You may be risking even more if you try to defend your own rights in court without legal assistance. Ask an attorney to help you figure out your rights and defend them to save yourself that risk.

It’s important to remember that few personal injury cases are truly as open and shut as they may appear on the surface. Let us help you navigate through all the hidden complexities of your case.

Did you know you are entitled to be compensated for both economic damages and general damages resulting from your personal injury claim? Economic damages include lost wages, medical expenses, lodging, or rental car expenses, and more. General damages include pain, suffering, distress, and humiliation.

Sometimes, regardless of the nature of your injury or the amount of your medical bills and lost income, you’ll want to hire a personal injury attorney because an insurance company or government agency simply refuses to make a fair settlement offer.

No one wants to believe that the very people charged with protecting our safety could harm us, but it does sometimes happen. If you’ve been the victim of police brutality, we may be able to help you make your case.

It's important to protect your rights after you've been involved in an injury accident. You may be offered a settlement check almost immediately, but if you take it, you'll be limited to the amount of the check, even if other damages were not considered.

Some accidents result in injuries that significantly affect your physical capabilities or appearance for a long time, or even permanently. You should talk to an attorney to see how much such a serious injury is worth. Don’t assume you don’t have a case until after you have spoken with an attorney.

When you’ve been the victim of a false arrest, your life may have been impacted in meaningful and irreparable ways. While we can’t undo what was done to you, we can help you go after every legal remedy available to you.

If you’ve been injured in an accident, the last thing you want to do is to endure a lengthy trial. Our team of experts will work to get you a comprehensive settlement in a timely manner so that you can move on with your life.

Elder abuse is most often present in the place the elderly person lives, or in an institutional setting such as a nursing home. Types of abuse consist of physical (physical assault and infliction of pain), emotional (humiliation and ridicule), and nonverbal psychological abuse (ignoring or isolating).

Has someone other than your attorney tried to tell you the value of your personal injury claim? It’s important to remember that every case is unique. Until your case has been fully investigated and your medical condition has stabilized, you should be wary of receiving any type of quote.

Attorney’s can be an invaluable asset in dealing with insurance companies. Insurance companies generally have an interest in settling a case out of court, as quickly and economically as possible. Attorney’s are skilled at negotiations and can help you navigate the process efficiently.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s estimates 32,310 people died in motor vehicle accidents in 2011. We understand that nothing can replace the loss of a loved one. Trust our experience to guide you through the process.

Contingency fees for personal injury lawyers vary depending on the experience and skill of counsel, and the case under consideration. We will detail our fees in writing before you retain us.

Did you know that billions of dollars are recovered each year for persons injured or killed in auto accidents? If you have been injured or disabled due to an accident, we can review your circumstances and determine if you have a case.

If you were injured or your property was damaged because of a faulty product, product liability laws exist to protect you and make you whole. Call us for help if you or someone you know has been injured due to a design or manufacturing defect.

In some cases, you are entitled to an award for pain and suffering for an injury accident that was not your fault. We will negotiate with the other party's insurer, and if offer is not fair, we will represent you in court.