Lowell Stanley Injury Lawyers Blog

Betrayed by Your Employer

by admin@gotechark.com | June 5th, 2017

Whatever happened to taking care of your own? That’s a question injured workers over the years have asked our workers’ compensation attorneys, and it’s a fair one. They feel betrayed by their employers after their accident. They expected that all of their medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs they’ve incurred from their injuries would be covered by workers’ compensation, but that’s not how it shaped out. Instead, the injured worker and their families are having to pick up a lot of the cost, and in our opinion, that’s not okay.

Bringing a successful workers’ comp claim against an employer or their insurance company can be difficult on your own. The key is understanding your rights as an injured worker in Virginia and then refusing to take any less than you rightfully deserve. That can take a great deal of courage when bills are already coming in. The financial pressure alone may cause you to make the wrong decision, not to mention the fear of losing your job if you don’t toe the line.

The Norfolk workers’ compensation attorneys at Lowell Stanley know your rights as an injured worker and won’t let you be intimidated into a bad decision by your employer or their insurance company. You and your family are going to need maximum compensation for your injuries, and that’s exactly what we’re going to go after. Contact us today for your free, no obligation consultation. We’re ready to help.

Do You Have a Corrupt Life Insurance Company?

by admin@gotechark.com | May 30th, 2017

Life insurance companies make their money by calculating risk and adjusting premiums accordingly. Their whole business comes down to a simple equation. Take in more premiums than you pay out in claims. If they assess risk incorrectly, they can find themselves in a tough financial situation, which could be the reason we’ve seen a number of life insurance company fraud cases in Virginia over the last few years.

If you’re not familiar with the term, life insurance company fraud is when a life insurance company inflates premium payments for policyholders for no other reason than to maximize their profits. Here’s how it works. You secure a life insurance policy and pay your agreed-upon premiums on-time without fail. Then one day you get a notice that your premiums are sky rocketing. You either pay the inflated premiums for the exact same policy or you cancel the policy that you’ve been paying into for years.

If this sounds like your situation, we encourage you call us immediately for a free consultation. Our experienced Norfolk life insurance company fraud attorneys will fight to hold the insurance company accountable by fighting for your rights as a policyholder. Don’t let the insurance company take advantage of your family. Contact us today for your free, no obligation consultation.

What Keeps Us Up at Night

by admin@gotechark.com | May 22nd, 2017

At Lowell Stanley Injury Lawyers, we help a lot of folks in Norfolk get the compensation they deserve after serious car accidents. It’s a good feeling knowing that the people who come through our doors get our very best and often walk out again in a much better place. What keeps us up at night are the thousands of injured folks in Virginia who are trying to deal with the insurance company on their own, without the help of an experienced car accident attorney.

In our experience, accident victims who go it alone will receive significantly less compensation for their injuries, which can put their families in a real financial crisis.

The good news is there may still be time to do it right. Unless you’ve signed a settlement agreement from the insurance company, we still may be able to pull you and your family out of this situation. But you have to call us immediately. Our experienced Norfolk car accident attorneys will fully investigate your accident and deal with the insurance company on your behalf to get you maximum compensation for your injuries. Don’t risk your financial future by going it alone. Contact us today.

The Consequences of Medical Malpractice

by admin@gotechark.com | May 15th, 2017

Medical challenges can impact every aspect of your life. When you’re not well or injured, the simplest tasks become more complex while pain is always present. We look to medical professionals to alleviate that pain and suffering through sound medical advice and treatment, and often that’s exactly what we get. But unfortunately, that’s not the case for every patient in Norfolk.

Medical professionals are trained to first do no harm. When they fail to ensure an acceptable level of care, the consequences can be dire. If you’ve been injured or experienced medical complications due to medical malpractice, you know well what those consequences look like. What you might not know is the financial impact their mistakes may have on your future.

At Lowell Stanley Injury Lawyers, we handle medical malpractice cases because we know just how much medical negligence can cost a family. You’re going to require additional medical treatment, perhaps even surgery. When it’s all said and done, you may end up with tens of thousands of dollars in medical expenses you shouldn’t be responsible for.

If you’ve been the victim of medical malpractice, call us today for a free consultation. Our experienced Norfolk medical malpractice lawyers will work to uncover the truth about your condition and fight to get you every dollar in compensation you deserve. There’s no cost or obligation for getting answers to your questions, so contact us today.

The Ultimate Theft

by admin@gotechark.com | May 8th, 2017

People get robbed every single day. Whether your car is broken into or you’ve been the victim of a home invasion, there’s nothing that compares to the vulnerable feeling when someone has taken something that belongs to you. A wrongful death can rip a family and a community apart. It’s the ultimate theft that leaves you and your family feeling empty and in search of answers.

Unfortunately, the wrongful death attorneys at Lowell Stanley Injury Lawyers can’t bring your family member back, nor can we with any conviction tell you that it’s all going to be okay, because it’s not. You’ve suffered a traumatic loss, and things are never going to be the same.

However, families don’t call us to make everything okay. They call us because they know we will fight on their behalf to get them justice. The financial impact of your loved one’s death could be substantial. Beyond funeral and other expenses, you’re going to need compensation for the financial potential your loved one can no longer provide. That could be a significant amount when considering how many years were taken from them, and we’re ready to help you secure every dollar for your family’s future.

If you’ve lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, the wrongful death attorneys at Lowell Stanley want to help. Give us a call today for a free, no obligation consultation. We’ll fight to get you the justice your loved one deserves. Contact us today.

Car Accidents Have a Story to Tell

by admin@gotechark.com | May 1st, 2017

After a crash that wasn’t your fault, the accident scene has a story to tell, and it has two sides–your’s and the at-fault driver’s. Which side do you want on the record when settling your injury claim? That question has an obvious answer, but it needs to be asked nevertheless. If you decide to go through the injury claim process without an experienced Norfolk car accident lawyer by your side, you may end up paying for the mistakes of others. Do you think you can prove what really happened on the road that day? Better yet, do you think you could prove it in a court of law?

Securing a personal injury lawyer to help with you injury claim is all about minimizing risk. The simple reality is you’re in no shape to put up the kind of fight necessary to get what you deserve. An experienced Norfolk car accident attorney and investigative team know how to reach beyond the accident report and uncover the truth for all to see. That’s an important part of maximizing your injury claim, which is why you should give us a call immediately if you’ve been injured.

A car accident attorney from Lowell Stanley Injury Lawyers can offer free, no obligation consultations to every injury victim in Norfolk. Why? Because we know how important it is to your family’s future that you have the legal help you need from day one. Call us today for your free consultation, and let us help you start putting your life back together.

Things to Consider After a Motorcycle Accident

by admin@gotechark.com | April 24th, 2017

The open road is always calling to a motorcycle enthusiast. It could be the dead of winter, and the only thing on the mind of a dedicated rider is turning that engine over and hitting the road. Virginia has some of the best riding in the country, which is why so many folks in Norfolk own motorcycles. Unfortunately, many drivers in our community don’t know how to properly share the road with riders, leading to significant injuries and even death.

If you’re reading this blog after a serious motorcycle accident, there are a few things you should consider right now. First of all, are your rights as an accident victim protected? If you don’t have an experienced motorcycle accident attorney on your side, they may not be. Second, are you in a position to get the most money for your injury claim? The at-fault driver’s insurance company may try to pay you as little as possible for your injuries. An experienced Norfolk motorcycle wreck attorney will fight the insurance company for every dollar you deserve.

Lastly, are you prepared to pay for someone else’s mistake? If you try to deal with the insurance company on your own, you may do just that. Every dollar you don’t secure from the insurance company is another dollar you give to the person who hit you. You’re essentially saying, “You caused the accident, but I’m going to pay for it.”

Don’t do it.

Call an experienced Norfolk motorcycle accident attorney today for a free consultation. We’re ready to fight for you, so contact us today.

Workplace Accident? Escape the Financial Nightmare

by admin@gotechark.com | April 17th, 2017

We have some hardworking folks in Norfolk. It’s ingrained in our culture to work hard and earn every penny on our paycheck. Our families depend on those paychecks, and if we miss just one, it can quickly leave us in a financial nightmare. That’s why an on-the-job injury can turn any family upside down. If you’re injured, you can’t work. If you can’t work, you won’t get paid. If you don’t get paid, you may struggle to put food on the table and keep a roof over your head.

At Lowell Stanley Injury Lawyers, we believe no Norfolk family should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from, but if you’ve been injured on the job, that could soon become your reality. You might think that workers’ compensation would pay your medical expenses and help provide for your family while you recover, but that’s not always the case. In reality, injured workers take far less than they deserve every day from workers’ comp insurance companies, leaving their families financially compromised.

Thankfully, there’s a better way. If you’ve been injured in a workplace accident, call our experienced Norfolk workers’ comp lawyers today for a free consultation. We’ll review your case at no obligation to you and fight to get you the maximum benefits possible. Your family’s future may depend on what you do next. Contact us today.

Car Accident? It’s Time to Take a Stand

by admin@gotechark.com | April 10th, 2017

For those lucky enough to survive a serious car accident, a sense of “what might have happened?” always lingers. Would I have survived if they had been going 5 mph faster? What if I hadn’t braked when I did? Could I have lost so much more? These are frightening thoughts, especially considering the injuries you did sustain. Make no mistake, you’ve survived a life-threatening accident, and the person who caused it could have taken your life or the lives of those in your vehicle.

That’s an important point to remember when considering whether or not you should file a personal injury lawsuit for your injuries. By doing so, you’re taking a stand for yourself, your family, and other drivers on the road who could be injured or killed next time by the same driver. It needs to be stated loud and clear that driving while distracted, driving aggressively, or under the influence is not welcome in Norfolk. You do that by calling an experienced lawyer to defend your rights, and that’s exactly what we do at Lowell Stanley Injury Lawyers.

If you’ve been injured by someone else’s negligence, call an experienced Norfolk car accident attorney today. We’ll hold the responsible party accountable for their carelessness and fight to get you maximum compensation for your injuries. You can’t afford to go this alone. Contact us today.

The Many Forms of Nursing Home Abuse

by admin@gotechark.com | April 3rd, 2017

Taking care of aging loved ones isn’t easy, especially if you’ve never been a caretaker. It can require around-the-clock care–something you and your family simply can’t provide. That level of care is only available from professionals. That’s why you and your family made the decision to find the best nursing home facility your aging loved one could afford, and it was the right decision. Unfortunately, not every facility lives up to the promises it makes.

Nursing home abuse and neglect come in many forms. As a family member, it’s important that you are aware of the signs that nursing home abuse or neglect exist, so that you can protect your loved one from harm. Common signs include:

  • Pale complexion
  • Untreated bedsores, bruises, or cuts
  • Excessive weight loss
  • Fleas or lice in the resident’s room
  • Poor personal hygiene
  • Changes to medications
  • Unpleasant odors
  • Torn clothing or missing personal items

If your aging loved one shows any of these signs, they may be the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect. Call an experienced Norfolk nursing home abuse lawyer today to learn about your loved one’s rights. At Lowell Stanley Injury Lawyers, we’ll fully investigate the extent of the abuse and hold the responsible facility accountable. Act immediately to ensure your loved one’s safety. Contact us today.