Civil actions cover a wide range of situations and are very complex. They can involve individuals, businesses and nonprofit companies.
An individual can even file a civil case against the state in many circumstances. Generally, claimants rely on attorneys who specialize in the field of law concerning their claim. For instance, car-accident victims hire personal-injury lawyers who are experts on claims based on negligence.
At Eells and Tronvold Law Offices, PLC, we offer our clients the benefit of our 75 combined years handling civil cases. We specialize in several areas including personal injury, wrongful death and legal malpractice. Regardless of the reason behind your lawsuit, you can count on us to fight to protect your interests both during negotiations and in court. If you would like to speak with a Cedar Rapids personal-injury attorney, call us at 319-393-1020.
1. Car-Accident Lawsuits
The number of car accidents in the United States is astounding, and every day, hundreds of people are injured in crashes. Many of these incidents are caused by negligent driving behaviors such as texting, drinking and speeding. When one driver chooses to operate a vehicle in an unsafe manner and hurts another motorist, the victim has the right to file a claim.
For instance, KUSI News reports that police recently arrested a driver who struck several bicyclists. Authorities say that Theresa Owens was driving in the wrong lane when she collided with a group of at least 20 cyclists. Eight of the bikers were injured in the accidents, and police determined that Owens was drunk at the time.
2. Wrongful-Death Lawsuits
If a drunk driver or other negligent party causes the death of another person, that victim’s family has the right to file a wrongful-death lawsuit to find justice and compensation. KWWL News reports that one family is exercising that right after their loved one died during football practice. Ted Agu, a college player, died after experiencing extreme fatigue. The family was outraged when they discovered that his trainer had another player die earlier in his career under similar circumstances.
3. Legal Malpractice
Most people are aware of medical malpractice cases that arise after doctors fail to properly treat their patients and cause injuries in the process. This same idea applies to attorneys who negligently harm their clients’ cases by failing to properly prepare for a case or by choosing a very poor strategy. The Des Moines Register reports that an Iowa couple is suing their lawyer after he failed to obtain a signature from the birth mother of the couple’s adopted son. This caused the couple to lose the child, who died in the birth mother’s care.
If you are planning to file a civil lawsuit, it can be very helpful to get expert advice by retaining a personal-injury attorney. If you would like to arrange a free initial consultation with an attorney in Cedar Rapids, call us at 319-393-1020.