Area's of Practice
If someone is hurt by negligence of another person or business, they may claim for the personal injuries they sustained. The damages which may be available for personal injury claim include damages for pain and suffering, lost wages, lost earning capacity, mental anguish, and compensation for property damage. Your attorney can explain each type of damage and what must be proven to receive compensation. We represent individuals hurt in a number of ways, including: auto accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, on the job injuries, assault and battery and slip and fall accidents. Most personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. This means that you are not charged directly for attorney's fees, but rather a percentage of the amount recovered for you is taken out of the recovery. The contingent fee structure can be more completely described at an initial consultation.
This office has years of experience representing individuals who have been injured as a result of an unsafe or defective product that was designed, manufactured, sold or furnished by a company or individual. It assists those injured individuals in bringing their claims and being fairly compensated for their injuries.
Wrongful death is death caused by the fault of another person either through negligence or by intentional act. Spouses, children and parents can make a claim for damages against the wrongdoer. In some cases, even though a person is deceased, his or her estate may also have a claim for damages. Examples of wrongful conduct that may lead to death include: drinking and driving, manufacturing a defective product, building an unstable structure or failing to diagnose a fatal disease. We are very experienced in wrongful death lawsuits.
An expansive area of the law including: divorce, child custody, adoption, and modification of divorce decrees, family law is a complicated area of law, which requires extensive preparation and trial experience in order to accomplish the client's goals. This office has handled literally thousands of cases ranging from simple adoptions to complex divorces involving marital estates over a million dollars. This office is affiliated with professionals providing expert services which include investigation, forensic accounting, and valuations all of which are often needed in the area of family law. It is extremely important to hire an attorney with the experience to address your need in the area of family law.
Few things can be more traumatic for an individual or family member being injured on the job so as to interrupt ones normal flow of income. Worker's compensation insurance companies are experts in minimizing the money paid to an injured employee. You should seek immediate legal assistance to insure your rights are protected as this area of law is changing year to year to the disadvantage of the injured worker. This office has handled hundreds of worker's compensation cases many of which have been successfully litigated through the appellate system in favor of the injured worker.
All of these cases are handled on a contingency basis meaning you are not charged directly for attorney fees and the client is not required to pay a penny to get our office involved noting the fee structure is more adequately described at the initial client consultation.
A vast area of law ranging from minor traffic citations and driving under the influence charges to "white collar" crimes such as embezzlement and bank fraud to drug possession to allegations of murder involving the death penalty. A criminal conviction in any of these areas can have severe consequences which could affect ones ability to vote, obtain a job, own a firearm or remain free from incarceration.
This office has handled thousands of criminal defense cases in state and federal court. The defense of the citizen accused of crime is a complex and time consuming matter. One should always look at the credentials and experience of the attorney being considered for the defense of a criminal offense. Our office would invite you to examine both and speak with the thousands of satisfied clients who have been successfully defended every type of criminal charge.
The Law Offices of Robert D. Massey represents disabled people who have social security claims for disability. We provide our clients with the information needed to make an informed decision regarding Social Security Disability laws and regulations.
This office offers compassion and resources to represent the families of those persons who are unfortunately abused, mistreated, and/or neglected while residing in a nursing home. Nothing can be more devastating to a family than to have the trust it has placed in a facility for the care of its elderly members violated by staff and/or medical providers. Our office represents families in these emotionally tough cases and has successfully litigated them in our area.