Personal Injury

Wesley Blanchard is a Metairie personal injury lawyer at Santana & Blanchard Personal Injury Lawyers, he has served victims across Louisinana, including Metairie, Gretna and Kenner. With decades of experience, he believes the foundation of successful legal representation lies in building close relationships with clients. If you’ve been injured and need a compassionate advocate, Wesley Blanchard is here to help. Schedule a free consultation today with a trusted Metairie personal injury lawyer who puts people first.

An injury can be devastating to you and your family. Over the years, I have learned that people who have been injured have lots of questions and just want an honest assessment of their situation and their options. I believe that lawyers should be approachable and easy to talk to. It should not be difficult to get advice about a situation that might be new or unfamiliar to you and to have your rights explained to you. Insurance companies may not always be straightforward with you and your claim. I believe in an honest and open evaluation of your claim. Your case is likely to have positives and negatives and you deserve to understand how those impact your claim. Give me a call so we can discuss your case, go over your options, and allow you to decide if you wish to pursue legal options and if you would like my help in doing so. I have spent my entire legal career representing individuals who have been injured or killed as a result of the carelessness of others. I handle cases involving wrongful death and personal injury arising out of automobile crashes, premises liability, slips and falls, dog attacks, and civil rights violations. I have handled hundreds of personal injury cases throughout Indiana. With over 19 years of experience handling various types of personal injury cases, I have vast trial experience throughout the state.  I am honored to have been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. I remain active in the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.  I formerly served as a Chair of the Young Lawyers Section and currently serve on the Board of Directors.  I was co-editor of the Indiana Appellate Case Reporter, a publication offered to ITLA members, for many years. The Indiana Appellate Case Reporter is a monthly publication highlighting new appellate court decisions from the Indiana Court of Appeals and Indiana Supreme Court which impact personal injury claims. I am also a former board member of Young Professionals of Central Indiana, volunteer as a judge in the Reach for Youth Teen Court Program, and have volunteered with Play Ball Indiana. I grew up north east of Indianapolis, attending Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers. I completed my undergraduate degree at Indiana University in Bloomington and graduated from Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis. I live in Fishers with my wife, Kelly, a preschool teacher, and our daughters, Claire and Carlie. I am an avid sports fan of Indiana basketball and Los Angeles Dodgers baseball. I also enjoy exercising, traveling, and trying new restaurants.

Matt Maerowitz grew up in Arizona and went to high school at Brophy. He received his undergraduate degree in economics from Boston College and later graduated from law school at the University of Arizona. Matt Maerowitz is an experienced trial attorney with a practice focused on DUI, criminal defense, and personal injury cases. Matt has successfully represented clients in numerous bench and jury trials over the past eight years. Before co-founding The Maerowitz Law Firm, LLC, Matt worked for a Scottsdale law firm where he drafted pleadings and criminal defense motions, primarily in DUI cases. Matt also worked for the Pima County Attorney’s Office as a student-prosecutor during law school. Matt’s experience with both sides of criminal law cases has helped him anticipate arguments from the prosecution in order to prepare the best defense for his clients. During law school, Matt Maerowitz was recognized for several accomplishments. He was recognized for his excellent oral advocacy skills as a member of the University of Arizona’s ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition Team. Matt was also a Managing Editor for the Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law.

Justin D. McMinn is a trial lawyer who aggressively represents personal injury plaintiffs and criminal defendants throughout the state of Texas.  He has a strong passion for seeking justice and helping his clients rebuild their lives after serious injury accidents.Justin was born and raised in Central Texas.  After completing high school, Justin attended the University of Texas where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Government.  Justin then went on to earn his Juris Doctorate degree from Texas Tech University School of Law.  While attending Texas Tech, Justin worked for a law firm that specialized in Personal Injury Litigation.  Here, Justin developed his passion to help people who had been seriously injured in accidents.  Justin worked up and helped prepare hundreds of personal injury claims for litigation.  After graduating law school, Justin accepted a position with the McMinn Law Firm, which was founded by his older brother Jason B. McMinn.  Justin represents criminal defendants and is experienced in negotiating favorable plea agreements, pretrial litigation, and preparing cases for trial.  This past year, Justin was named a partner in the McMinn Law Firm.Select Cases in 2008 Represented an Austin man who was hit by an 18-wheeler truck that was in the wrong lane and crushed his bucket truck that he was using to repair a traffic light.  The Austin man suffered from spinal injuries. After exposing the poor safety history of the trucking company, they agreed to settle the case for $1,950,000 with a client recovery of $1,025,000.  Represented a six year old Austin girl who sustained a brain injury at a local Austin business.  Prior to trial, the local business agreed to settle the case for $250,000 with a client recovery of $125,000.  Represented a Buda family that was involved in a head on automobile collision.  The husband and wife received spinal injuries from the impact of the collision. Prior to trial, the at fault driver's insurance company agreed to settle the case for $165,000 with a client recovery of $82,000.  Represented an Austin man that was hit by a car that jumped the curb and struck him while he was riding his bicycle.  After suit was filed, the insurance company agreed to pay $100,000 with a client recovery of $50,000 for the Austin man's spinal injuries.  AffiliationsJustin is a member of the Texas Young Lawyers Association, State Bar of Texas and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.  Justin is an alumni of the Texas Kappa Alpha Order and a member of the Silver Spurs Alumni Association.

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.

For over 35 years, the experienced legal team at Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC has helped our clients achieve successful conclusions during difficult times. Our compassionate and knowledgeable attorneys are ready to assist you 24 hours a day. Call us know to discuss your situation free of charge.

Native to Savannah, W. Andrew Bowen is an attorney proven by years of experience in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. After completing his undergraduate studies at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, Andrew attended Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law where he earned a Juris Doctor degree in 1998. Andrew began his legal career as a Savannah personal injury lawyer representing defendants in automotive collisions, medical negligence, and other personal injury claims as well as working for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee. Since 2001, Andrew has focused his career on representing individuals who have suffered serious injury or death. Within this specialty, Andrew has successfully tried cases involving medical malpractice, wrongful death, as well as car, truck, and motorcycle wrecks. Andrew is a member of the Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina Bars, and practices in the Federal Courts in the State of Georgia and South Carolina. In addition to the Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C., Andrew has earned admission to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia. He’s also earned admission to the 11th Circuit Court of Federal Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. Andrew Bowen is currently serving as Vice-Chairman of the Automobile Law Committee and as a member of the Plaintiffs’ Policy Task Force of the ABA’s Tort and Insurance Practice Section. Andrew has also served as the Savannah Trial Lawyers Association President, and the Supreme Court of Georgia appointed him as a member of the State Bar’s Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee. In addition to his professional affiliations, Andrew is an active member of the Board of Selectmen of the Historic Midway Church and the Administrative Board of the Skidaway Island United Methodist Church. He is also President of the Washington and Lee University Alumni Chapter for the Savannah area. Andrew and his wife, Melissa Safrit Bowen, have two children—Evelyn Brooks Bowen (born 2008) and Woodrow Alexander Bowen (born 2011).

Kenny S. Ramirez – San Bernardino Personal Injury Lawyer Based in San Bernardino, CA, Kenny S. Ramirez serves as the founder and principal trial attorney at the firm dedicated to helping injury victims in the Inland Empire and across California. Practice Areas: - Personal Injury - Auto/Vehicle Accidents (Car, Motorcycle, Truck) - Wrongful Death - Catastrophic Injury (including Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury) - Premises Liability - Government Entity Liability - Products Liability - Medical Malpractice - Employment-Related Injury (for plaintiffs) Why Choose Kenny in San Bernardino: With deep roots in the Inland Empire and significant trial-litigation experience in California, Kenny brings both local insight and high-stakes representation. He rose rapidly at a nationally-recognized plaintiffs firm before returning to his home region to launch his own practice. Kenny offers bilingual service (English/Spanish) and is known for taking cases where his advocacy can make a real difference. If you or a loved one has been injured in San Bernardino, CA or the surrounding Inland Empire area, don’t wait. Contact Kenny S. Ramirez today at (909) 515-0646 for a free consultation. Let his team fight for your rights and secure the compensation you deserve. Your recovery matters — reach out now.

George was admitted to Loyola University in Chicago where he attained his Bachelor’s degree and graduated magna cum laude in 1990. In 1992, Mr. Argionis earned a Master’s degree in Government from Loyola University. He received his Juris Doctor with honors from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1996, and while in law school he served as an Editor of the Chicago-Kent Law Review. Mr. Argionis began his practice as a personal injury defense attorney. Subsequently, he practiced law at a prominent plaintiff ‘s personal injury law firm before joining Argionis & Associates. He has experience in handling cases involving auto collisions, premises injuries, medical malpractice, product liability, construction-related injuries and work-related injuries. Throughout his career, he has settled and tried to verdict numerous personal injury cases. He has dedicated his career to representing injured people and in helping them to restore their lives both emotionally and economically. In 2004, Mr. Argionis was appointed as a Commissioner of the Illinois Court of Claims. Mr. Argionis is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a prestigious group of trial lawyers with membership limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Lawyer.com Member Questionnaire Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference. I secured a record verdict ($13 million dollars) for a young man who was hit by a forklift driver at a national home improvement store and suffered a crushed foot injury and a condition called Complex Regional Pain syndrome. The client required a spinal stimulator to be inserted in his body and he will need multiple surgeries in the future to replace the battery of the spinal stimulator. The client also could not return back to work. Our record verdict ensured that he will have the money to pay for all his future surgeries and medical needs. Since he no longer can work as a security officer; the money will also allow him to support himself. I was very happy that we were able to help this young man who suffered such a devastating injury. How did you build a successful practice? I built this practice one case at a time; making sure that we secure the money our clients deserve for their injuries. We treat all of our clients as if they are a family member and we fight until we obtain justice for our clients. What should clients look for in a lawyer? Clients should be able to actually meet and talk with a licensed lawyer; many offices have paralegals or “case handlers” who are not lawyers, have the primary contact with a client. Most clients of other offices do not have any contact with an attorney. In our office, you will always have contact with a licensed lawyer, who will ensure you get the most money for your injury. How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases? I have tried and settled hundreds of cases in Chicago, Cook County and the State of Illinois; I am familiar with the judges, insurance lawyers and the local courts in Illinois. This familiarity gives my office a great advantage over other lawyers. Many lawyers that advertise in Chicago and Illinois are not even from this state and have never set foot into a courtroom in this state. What information can you provide in a free phone consultation? All our consultations are free and will be with a licensed lawyer; Not a paralegal or “case handler”. We will answer all your questions and explain the legal process by telling you what rights you have as an injured person. We will also deal with the insurance company and make sure they pay the maximum for you. What information do you need in a free phone consultation? Your name; the location of the accident; your injury and your insurance information. Different injuries require different information; one of our lawyers will ask all the correct information from you. Our goal is to take the “worry” out of an injury claim. We take care of the details for you. What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community? No one fights harder than we do for your injury claim, and we years of experience fighting and winning against insurance companies. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? We are gratified when our clients thank us for the settlement we obtain for them. We love taking on the big insurance companies for our clients. What are your other interests in addition to law? I love spending time with my wife and children when I am not at work. Are you involved in your community? I volunteer as an assistant coach for my children’s sports teams; I have helped with voter registration in my community, and do pro bono work for people who cannot afford an attorney.

Adam Malone is an Atlanta medical malpractice lawyer and managing partner of Malone Law Medical Malpractice and Severe Injury Lawyers. The firm was founded over 50 years ago by Mr. Malone’s father to serve victims of medical malpractice and those who have suffered catastrophic injuries due to the negligent or intentional actions of others. Mr. Malone has extensive experience with the issues that arise in medical malpractice cases, including birth injuries, medication errors, and emergency room errors. He has represented clients with all forms of injuries, including catastrophic injuries like brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and amputation injuries. Mr. Malone was instrumental in getting Georgia’s medical malpractice damage caps struck down as unconstitutional. Because of his work, victims of medical negligence in the state can now seek full compensation for their injuries. Mr. Malone has earned the respect and praise of his peers. He has an AV Preeminent rating for legal ethics and knowledge from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible peer rating from the publication. He also has a 10.0 Superb rating from Avvo. Legal publications and organizations have awarded some of their highest awards to Mr. Malone. The invitation-only Melvin M. Belli Society awarded him its Mel Award in 2016 for his litigation achievements. SuperLawyers.com has also selected him for its Top 10 Georgia Super Lawyers list for the past five years. Mr. Malone earned his undergraduate degree from North Georgia Military College. He attended The John Marshall Law School, where he graduated summa cum laude and was the valedictorian of his law school class. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and is admitted to practice in all Georgia state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.