Wrongful Death can arise from an auto, motorcycle or trucking accident, assault at a night club, medical malpractice or anything resulting from illegal or unlawful acts or inaction. In these cases, the law says that some family members have the right to seek justice in the form of compensation for what happened to the loved one. Votava, Nantz & Johnson will explain whether you or others are eligible to bring a wrongful death claim and then evaluate your claim to discuss its value. We’ve successfully handled many wrongful death claims in our combined 50 years of legal work and are prepared to help you by maximizing the value of your case.

You may have a legal claim if you or anyone in your family has been injured or killed because of the careless operation of a motor vehicle. This includes injury or death caused by cars, trucks, tractor-trailers, motorcycles, buses, boats, trains or ATVs. VNJ attorneys are experienced in handling all cases involving injury or death caused by the careless operation of a motor vehicle. By hiring us, we will evaluate and maximize the value of your claim and get you the compensation you deserve. Let’s talk about your case and see if we can help. Talking with us is free.

Premises Liability is another way of saying someone was hurt on the property of another person or business. Traditional examples include someone falling in a hole or slipping on something wet. Injuries at department stores are not uncommon when employees fail to mop a floor or run into a customer with equipment. However, there are numerous other types of these losses that differ from situation to situation. Other examples include poor lighting, failure to remove snow or ice, lack of signage, insufficient security, a bouncer mishandling a customer, fires, drowning, dog bites, pool injuries, exposure to a toxic substance or even a shelf or object falling on someone. Give us a call if you think you might have a case and we will discuss it with you for free.

Medical Malpractice is a broad term for an injury or result that started from the action or failure of someone in the healthcare industry. Such negligence can be caused by a hospital, doctor, nurse, dentist, pharmacist or some other person affiliated with the healthcare facility. We like to think we are getting the best of care when we visit a healthcare facility, but the reality is that most people don’t recognize the failure until it’s too late. These types of cases are complicated and require extensive and time-sensitive evaluation. The attorneys at VNJ have handled various types of medical malpractice cases over the past 15 years. They focus on careless birth injuries to newborn babies, prescription errors and cases involving the failure to diagnose medical conditions that cause injury or death. If you think you may have a case of medical malpractice, it’s important to have it evaluated as soon as possible.

Nursing homes care for seniors and disabled people who cannot take care of themselves. Unfortunately, when the family leaves, these facilities are notorious for providing substandard care for our loved ones. Some of the most outrageous and frustrating situations come these facilities. Many of these facilities hire employees who are untrained and lack the conscience to take care of those who are in most need. Common problems include fall incidents, failure to provide medication, improper medications or medication doses or bed sores from failing to simply move or adjust a resident his or her bed for extended periods of time. VNJ has handled many cases involving nursing homes and a phone call or meeting to discuss this type of case with the attorneys is free.

A Civil Rights violation is when someone within the government goes beyond what is acceptable by law. Regrettably, this is quite often associated with police officers who are sworn to serve and protect the public. Examples that you or a loved one may have faced include a police officer using excessive force to arrest or detain a suspect, falsely arresting or detaining an individual or even failing to step in when a fellow officer is violating a person’s rights under the Constitution. Civil rights violations can happen in officer-involved shootings, unnecessary use of TASER devices, stun guns or police dogs and even in jails or prisons when an inmate is abused or neglected. If you or a loved one suffered serious injury or death at the hands of law enforcement, our office has the experience and resources to help you find out what happened and to help you recover financially from your loss.

Most employers know the rules of the road, but sometimes ignore them. Employment Discrimination comes in a variety of forms. The most common examples include discrimination based upon race or ethnicity, religion, sex, age, or disability. Sexual harassment and, unfortunately, sexual assaults are also quite common even though most people know the proper boundaries. Other examples include being fired due to “whistle blowing”, or notifying a government agency of something that the employer was doing illegal or termination after a worker filed a claim for workers’ compensation.

Our law requires that when a manufacturer puts a product out for sale that it be safe and free from defects. In an age where many products are made outside of the United States, safety is quite often forgotten. Products can be designed in a way that can be dangerous with normal use. Products can also have a defect when they are manufactured and lead to injury of an unsuspecting consumer. Many of these problems are associated with items designed to be used by children and infants. Other product failures happen at work or in a manufacturing plant. Athletic equipment can also be dangerous. As a consumer, you are entitled to trust that a product will not be dangerous when you buy it. When a product causes an injury or harm, the people who put it in the marketplace can be held accountable.

As trial lawyers, we are equipped to handle a wide variety of cases. Most businesses rely on attorneys on an hourly basis to resolve business disputes. Business disputes can cost tens of thousands of dollars to pursue with attorneys on an hourly basis. As such, many businesses settle for much less than they are entitled or shy away from pursuing claims altogether simply because they are afraid they may not prevail or will be outspent by the defense. At Votava Nantz & Johnson, we are unique from most law firms handling these types of disputes because we are confident in our skills and will take these cases on a contingency basis. If the business does not make a recovery, the business owes us nothing. Give us a call and we’ll show you how we can help out your business.

Trying to get money from an insurance company as an individual or business is tough. It doesn’t matter if it’s your own insurance company or the insurer for those at-fault. They often refuse to pay claims, even when they know there is responsibility. Other times, the insurer will refuse to pay for claims included in your coverage even though you have paid premiums for years. If an insurance company is wrongfully denying your claim or you have an ongoing dispute with your insurer about a loss, call Votava Nantz & Johnson. VNJ can evaluate whether an insurance company should pay the claim and whether they are acting in bad faith in the handling of your claim. The insurer doesn’t want you to know your rights and we can even the playing field.

Medical devices are typically implanted in a person. Examples include a pacemaker or hip replacement, but they can also include medications like blood thinners. Although they are meant to improve a person’s health, they sometimes actually increase the harm to the patient. If you or someone you know has been injured or killed by a potentially unsafe medical device, you may have a legal claim. Votava Nantz & Johnson is prepared to battle big medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We have experience in pursuing cases against manufacturers who choose profit over safety. Give us a call and we will see if we can help you.

If your child has been injured, abused or bullied at school, in a daycare, at church or even in a youth activity, they may have a legal claim. Schools especially should be a safe place for your child to learn and grow. However, too many students are subjected to bullying, hazing, sexual assault or other acts that result in physical and emotional trauma. This conduct can come from fellow classmates and even those who work at the school. Staff, who should be trained to be on the lookout for these issues, may be responsible for injuries to your child if they fail to detect or prevent dangerous conduct. VNJ attorneys have a wealth of experience in cases against public and private school districts. Our attorneys have pursued these claims and have in the past worked with school districts, so we understand the complex issues and know what they are thinking when it comes to your claim. Give us a call and let us see if there is anything we can do for your child.