Ask any attorney about the cases of their career that touched them most and they won’t need to think for long – even if it’s been years or decades since those cases have been resolved. We ultimately began our career hoping to make a difference and practice law based on the principals of fairness and justice; when we’re afforded the opportunity to achieve these goals on a large scale, we don’t forget it easily. These cases are often noteworthy to the … [Read more...]
Insurance Defense 101: The Role of an Insurance Defense Attorney
Most of us use several types of insurance in our daily lives. Its purpose is to keep us safe and protected, physically and financially. We expect our insurance companies to protect us by following best practices and laws for our state, and by being on our side when something goes wrong. Insurance companies hope to retain their policyholders through transparency in their practices, consistent policies, and payouts when something goes wrong. … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Business Against Products Liability Claims
Products liability means you are held responsible for the safety and of the products your company produces. You can be anywhere on the supply chain and still ultimately be held responsible for a faulty product. Whether you are a product designer, distributor, or retailer, your name can be brought into the mix when a product fails. Often, these malfunctions are a result of the product being misused by the consumer or due to environmental factors beyond your … [Read more...]
Quick Case Resolution Leads to Favorable Outcome
Recently, Lisa Ondich settled a personal injury case in a remarkable 22 months – about half the time such cases usually take to be resolved – and obtained $350,000 for her client. She sat with us to answer questions about the process and how “front end loading” the claim resulted in such a speedy and favorable result. Question: Thanks for taking time with us. Briefly tell us the situation in this case. Lisa Ondich: Sure, I am happy to. A woman was in … [Read more...]