Accident & Injury

The reality of having to initiate legal action or defend oneself from legal action may be nerve wrecking, daunting and quite frankly overwhelming especially for someone who hasn’t done it before. Hiring an attorney can provide the peace of mind of knowing you have someone in your corner who’s been there and done that, and whose sole concern is making sure you get the best legal resolution possible. Although no attorney can guarantee a specific outcome, attorneys offer insightful legal opinions and strategies along with knowing the specifics ins and outs of court procedures and rules. Your first step in making sure your legal rights are protected is contacting an attorney. Victor H. Waite, Esq. offers all prospective clients an initial free case evaluation. During this free evaluation you will be provided with a realistic assessment of your case. Victor knows that although some cases may seem similar your case is unique. That’s why he promises an attorney will give your case the attention it deserves. When you call the Law Office of Victor H. Waite, P.A. an attorney not a legal secretary will answer, an attorney not a paralegal will discuss your case with you, and an attorney will handle your case from beginning to end. Ensure your legal rights are protected. Demand an attorney, not the help working on your case. The Law Office of Victor H. Waite, P.A. “Because Everyone Deserves a Voice”.

Jeff Benton founded The Benton Law Firm in Dallas, Texas to fight for individuals who had have been harmed due to the wrongdoing of others. Often times, Jeff encounters defendants who believe they can overwhelm their opponents with their superior resources and societal status—Jeff is a personal injury and truck accident attorney in Dallas, TX devoted to disabusing them of this misconception. Jeff firmly believes that through hard work and attention to detail he can achieve great things for his clients and strives to do so every day. As set forth in the “Recent Case Results” page, Jeff has represented clients in numerous successful personal injury cases. He has also had a great deal of success in cases that other attorneys refused to pursue, making recoveries on behalf of clients whose cases were dropped by the attorney they originally hired. In 2013, Jeff was honored with the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association’s John Howie award for the courageous pursuit of justice in the face of adversity. As a Dallas personal injury lawyer, Jeff’s practice focuses on premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, wrongful death and other personal injury matters. The Benton Law Firm is also actively investigating claims involving prescription drugs such as Actos, Lipitor and Zoloft. In addition to personal injury matters, Jeff handles a select number of commercial matters on a contingent fee, including breach of contract, business tort and deceptive trade practices cases. Prior to forming The Benton Law Firm, Jeff practiced at Locke Lord LLP, a full-service, international law firm with more than 700 attorneys. He graduated from the University of Houston Law Center, where he served on the Houston Law Review. Following graduation from law school, Jeff clerked for Judge Andrew S. Hanen in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Jeff is a member of the Editorial Board, and an Assistant Editor, for the State Bar Litigation Section Report. He also lectured as an adjunct professor of business law at The University of Texas at Brownsville.

Mr. Wood has obtained numerous substantial jury awards and settlements on behalf of his clients, and as a result, he is a life member of the invitation- only Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollars Advocates Forum. His fellow attorneys acknowledge his success and skill honoring an AV Preeminent* peer review rating through Martindale-Hubbell since 2004 and a 10.0 “Superb” peer review rating through Avvo and Mr. Wood has been included in The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 since 2010 and as a Texas Super Lawyer* in personal injury every year since 2006. Admitted to practice before all Texas state courts, Mr. Wood is also admitted to practice before the U. S. District Courts for the Eastern, Western, Southern and Northern Districts of Texas, the U. S. Courts of Appeals for the 5 th and 10 th Circuits, and the Supreme Court of the United States. An active participant in numerous legal associations, his memberships include the American Association for Justice, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, and the Litigation Counsel of America. Mr. Wood, who obtained his Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1994, Mr. Wood is certified as a specialist in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and as a Civil Trial Law Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. *AV, AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell and Super Lawyers are designated based upon peer review of fellow attorneys and judges familiar with attorney’s practice area, skill and ethics. AV Preeminent is the highest rating available.

No one is ever prepared for an accident. They are, by technical definition, an unplanned event and there is never a "right time" for such an occasion. It's even worse when that accident has caused a serious or catastrophic injury and occurred due to the negligence or carelessness of another. Whether it's a car accident on your way to work, a fall at the local supermarket, your child was bitten by a stray dog, or a truck spill on the interstate that caused a multiple car pile-up, we know how devastating an injury and the unexpected costs of an accident can be. Especially when the injured and their families are often left to manage the cost of repairs, pay medical bills, and possibly even missing time at work. Craig F. Castle has spent over 34 years fighting for the good people of southern California in situations like yours. You will always speak directly with an attorney and receive the attention your accident case deserves to ensure your claim is properly handled and all your needs are met. We approach every case with sensitivity, strategically and aggressively. We will act quickly to identify all potential sources of compensation and aggressively pursue the retribution you deserve. If we cannot settle your claim out of court, we will bring it before a judge as a personal injury lawsuit. If you have experienced a personal injury due to an accident, please call today to schedule a free initial case evaluation. We can help explain what your injury case will involve and what you can expect as we move forward.

Joel H. Schwartz started as a solo practitioner in 1965. Over the years as a personal injury lawyer, he prided himself in giving the best client service possible and helping injured victims of accidents in any way he could. As our firm grows, we continue to hire only the best and the brightest. Our 30 professionals all specialize in personal injury law. It is all that we do. We continue to provide the best service and achieve the highest results for our clients in the Boston area. Through the years, Joel Schwartz has seen many changes in personal injury law, but one thing has remained unchanged. His ideology. "We will treat each client as if their case is the most important one in our office." Joel H. Schwartz is one of the best-known personal injury attorneys today. His more than 50 years of practice and reputation for protecting the rights of victims have made him well-recognized and highly regarded in the field of personal injury law. Frequently sought out for his opinion on current personal injury law issues, he has appeared on TV & radio as an expert commentator. Since 2008, Joel Schwartz has been named amongst the Top 100 Trial Lawyers per National Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the country. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won multi-million dollar settlements/verdicts for their clients. Fewer than 1% of U.S. attorneys are members. Joel H. Schwartz is a member of the Boston, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. He is also a well-known member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and the American Association For Justice.

John F. Winters, Jr. is the founding partner of the firm Winters Salzetta O'Brien & Richardson, LLC. Mr. Winters concentrates his practice on representing clients who are injured through medical negligence and personal injury, and has served as lead counsel in many high profile cases. Mr. Winters has been a lecturer at the Chicago Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education classes, as well as an invited speaker before the Illinois House of Representatives on numerous issues involving the protection of injured individuals' rights. To schedule a free consultation with Attorney Winters, visit his website or call 312-236-6324.

Joshua W. Branch focuses on personal injury trial work. He has been representing clients in the Athens and Atlanta area for 18 years. Josh’s interest in law began at the early age of 16 when he began working in a law firm as a high school student. Attending depositions and being inundated with the legal profession at an early age and with an inherent ability to argue succinctly, it was known by many that Josh would become a lawyer from an early age. Growing up around medical doctors has also proved advantageous for Josh in his legal practice, in that he has learned and become familiar with a person’s physiology, which is continually being applied to his practice of personal injury law in Athens. He attended undergraduate school at the University of Georgia and went to law school at Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida. Josh began his legal career in Pensacola, Florida working at an insurance defense firm, though his passion was always to help individuals rather than corporations. After enduring Hurricane Ivan, he was forced to move from Pensacola and eventually relocated to Athens, Georgia where he is devoted exclusively to pursuing justice for plaintiffs. Dedication to the injured individual’s plight remains his devoted pursuit.

Cannon Lambert is a nationally recognized trial attorney who is dedicated to protecting the rights of his clients. Licensed since 1996, Attorney Lambert concentrates his practice on personal injury cases and civil rights litigation. Known as being a client-first attorney, Cannon works diligently to help individuals and families receive justified compensation. Located in Chicago, IL, Attorney Lambert and the lawyers at Karchmar & Lambert, P.C. work on a contingency fee basis. To schedule a free consultation, visit our website or call 312-977-1300.

Mr. Fine was born in New York, New York and was raised in the northeast, where he studied sociology at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. He then graduated with honors from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1976. In law school, he was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, was inducted into the Order of the Coif, and graduated in the top 10 percent of his class. Mr. Fine was admitted into the Florida Bar in 1976, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida in 1977, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida in 1991, and the United States Court of Appeals 11th Circuit in 1982. Upon graduation, Mr. Fine practiced as an Assistant Public Defender in the Third Judicial Circuit office in Lake City from 1976-1977. He then worked as an Assistant Public Defender in the Gainesville office of the Public Defender from 1977-1980. In 1980, he founded the firm, which is now known as Fine, Farkash, & Parlapiano, P.A., where he wanted to exclusively represent victims of personal injury in claims against negligent parties. Mr. Fine is a highly experienced personal injury attorney and is recognized for his commitment to the law. He holds Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating* (AV) and was a Grievance Committee Chairman for the Eighth Judicial Circuit for 2006-2008. He coached a trial team for the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1994 and has taught as an adjunct faculty in the trial practice course at the law school since 1983.

Mike has many years of experience as a partner at one of the Upper Valley’s personal injury law firms and is passionate about helping injured persons get the compensation they deserve. Mike is uniquely caring and personally supportive of his clients while at the same time diligent, aggressive and knowledgeable in fighting the insurance companies in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Being licensed to practice in both Vermont and New Hampshire affords Mike tremendous flexibility when handling complex personal injury cases that have jurisdictional overlay between the states, which happens quite often as Vermonters are regularly injured in New Hampshire and vice-versa.