Aren't people in accidents just "milking it" to get money?

Injuries can affect us deeply. In representing people who have suffered physical injuries or psychological harm, a key practice goal is to employ our civil justice system to "make them whole again". That may seem hard to understand, until you think about how your own life might change if you were to be injured.

Would you be the same parent if you were disabled in an auto accident? Probably not, because your condition might limit your ability to drive your children to school, or wash their clothes, or even hug them.

Would you be the same person after a fall down? Perhaps not, if your spinal injury prevented you from working out at the gym or even walking around the block.

How about your ambitions and dreams? How might loss of independence, for example, increase your financial worries, or darken your normally optimistic outlook that things always work out for the best?

Our legal system provides justice to those injured by the misconduct of others and deters future misconduct by holding wrongdoers accountable. Our civil justice systems makes a difference by making us feel "whole again".

I Fell Down Steps with no Handrail in Easton, PA Restaurant. Can You Help Me?

The stairway you describe sounds very dangerous. There are codes and standards by which a property owner is required to have a railing. Easton, PA and Northampton County have codes such as BOCA that set standards to be followed in residential and commercial settings. Since your falldown occurred in restaurant in Easton, PA, there are commercial building standards that apply.

When someone slips, falls, and suffers injury because of an other's negligence, an attorney familiar with premises liability accidents can help. Victims can obtain compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.

An experienced personal injury lawyer can assess the incident, communicate with the property owners, negotiate with insurers, locate witnesses and experts to testify for the plaintiff, and if required, present the case at trial.

At Naftulin and Shick, P.C. we are experienced with representing individuals who have been injured as a result of the negligence of home owners and business owners in not meeting the standards set by building codes and standards.

If you or a loved one has been hurt, call us for a free consultation at 1-800-560-3388. E-mail us at LindaShick@Naftulin-Shick.com. Visit our website at www.Naftulin-Shick.com.

Motorcycle Accident - No Contact - Whitehall, PA. Can you help me?

You were on a motorcycle in Whitehall, Pennsylvania and had the right of way. A car approaching a stop sign entered the intersection in front of you. You laid your bike down and slid down the road. Although you never made contact with the car, you were hurt from sliding along the roadway. The other driver blames you for the accident as they claim you could have gone around them. You contacted Naftulin & Shick, P.C. seeking payment of your medical bills and wages, payment for the damage to your motorcycle and compensation for your pain and suffering.

If the driver of the car did not stop at the posted stop sign and proceeded into the intersection when it was not safe to do so, they are at fault for the accident. You laid the bike down to prevent greater injury to yourself and to them. Their insurance company should pay for the damage to your bike, your medical bills, your wage loss, and compensate you for your pain and suffering.

If you, a friend, or a family member has been injured because of someone else's negligence, call us for a FREE consultation. You can reach us at 1-800-560-3388. Visit us on the web at http://www.naftulin-shick.com/. E-mail us at LindaShick@Naftulin-Shick.com.

I was Hurt in a Car Accident in Easton - Can You Help Me?

Yes. The law firm of Naftulin and Shick, PC represents people who were hurt in Easton, Pennsylvania. Obviously we need more information from you as to how the car accident happened. Call us toll free at 1-800-560-3388; send us an e-mail at LindaShick@Naftulin-Shick.com; or visit us on the web at http://www.naftulin-shick.com/.

We serve injury victims in Northeast Pennsylvania, Delaware Valley, Lehigh Valley, Pocono Mountains, Philadelphia County, Bucks County, Montgomery County, Carbon County, Lehigh County, Monroe County, Northampton County, Pike County, Lackawanna County, Luzerne County, including Philadelphia, Easton, Doylestown, Chalfont, New Britain, Lehighton, Quakertown, Allentown, Bethlehem, Emmaus, Nazareth, Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, Bangor, Tobyhanna, Hellertown, Milford, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, Macungie, Marshall’s Creek, Montgomeryville, Northampton, Perkasie, Saylorsburg, Sellersville, Souderton, Whitehall, Wind Gap, Mount Pocono and Bushkill.

Consultations are always FREE.

My Husband was Seriously Injured while Working on a Construction Site in Allentown Pennsylvania. What should I Do?

Assuming that your husband was employed by a contractor on the site in Allentown, Pennsylvania, a Workers Compensation claim should be opened by his employer. Workers Compensation Insurance will pay for your husband's medical bills and wage loss regardless of who is to blame for the accident.

If your husband was injured as a result of the negligence of someone other than his employer, he may be entitled to compensation for his pain and suffering in addition to any economic loss he is incurring.

An experienced litigation attorney can review the facts of the accident with you and advise you on what claims and benefits are available. Call us for a free consultation at 1-800-560-3388. You can visit us on the web at http://www.naftulin-shick.com/. Or e-mail us at LindaShick@Naftulin-Shick.com. No charge to discuss your case. There is no fee until you receive money.

How Much Attorney Fees Will I Pay?

Our fee is charged only if a settlement or award is obtained. There are no up front or out-of-pocket expenses. Taking your case is the risk we take. If there is no recovery, there is no fee. We work on a contingency fee basis. We get a percentage of any settlement or award that we obtain on your behalf and we are reimbursed for the costs that we have expended on your behalf. We understand that individuals who have been seriously injured as a result of someone else's negligence often do not have income. In addition they may be incurring expenses to obtain necessary medical treatment and maintain their families. A contingency fee agreement provides a seriously injured victims with a "key to the courthouse".

Call us for a free consultation. Our toll free number is 1-800-560-3388. E-mail us at LindaShick@Naftulin-Shick.com. Visit us on the web at www.naftulin-shick.com.

What is My Case Worth and When will I Get Money?

Multiple issues must be taken into consideration to answer your questions. In Pennsylvania compensation is permitted for past and future medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, disfigurement and pain and suffering. Your spouse may have a claim for loss of consortium. There is no magic formula to estimate the value of your claim. There are many factors to consider. The law firm of Naftulin and Shick, P.C. has settled and tried personal injury cases for more than forty years. From our experiences, we know how to evaluate a claim and make sure our clients are fully compensated for their losses.

Each case also varies in how long it takes to resolve. Once your case is settled, you cannot receive additional monies, so it is important to know the full extent of your injuries and their financial and future consequences. In some cases, the extent of an injury is evident soon after the event. In other cases, it takes many months or even years to realize the extent of an injury. It is crucial to know, prior to settling your case, the affect of your injuries; the extent of your disabilities; the future treatment you are facing; and the financial losses you may incur.

If you would like more information, visit us on the web at http://www.naftulin-shick.com/; call us at 1-800-560-3388; or e-mail us at LindaShick@Naftulin-Shick.com. Consultations are free and confidential.