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PERSONAL INJURY
After a serious accident, your focus should be on recovery. The decisions you make in the days following an injury can significantly affect your ability to recover compensation.​
Even if you feel fine, symptoms may not appear for days or weeks. Important legal deadlines can also affect your claim. An lawyer can protect your rights, deal with insurance companies, and help you pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.
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Our office is committed to helping injured individuals and their families.
​​Why Do You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?​​
Insurance companies handle claims every day, and their goal is often to minimize payouts. Most personal injury claims are filed against the at-fault party’s insurance company, which may not offer the full compensation you deserve. An experienced personal injury attorney can protect your rights, guide you through the claims process, and work to secure the maximum recovery available under the law.
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Below are some of the personal injury cases the Nichols legal team handles every day:
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Automobile Accidents:
Car accidents can cause serious injuries and unexpected medical expenses, even in seemingly minor collisions. We help injured victims obtain proper medical care and pursue the compensation they deserve.
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Bicycle Accidents:
Cyclists have the same rights to the road as motorists. If you have been injured by a negligent driver, we will fight to protect your rights and hold the responsible party accountable.
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Traumatic Brain Injuries:
TBI's can result from accidents involving blunt force trauma, and oxygen deprivation. Symptoms may range from headaches, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating to loss of consciousness, impaired coordination, and seizures. If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury due to someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and other damages.
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Catastrophic Injuries:
Catastrophic injuries, such as spinal cord injuries, severe burns, amputations, and traumatic brain injuries, can permanently impact a person's quality of life. We advocate for victims and their families to secure the resources they need for recovery and long-term care.
Dog Bites and Dog Attacks:
Dogs are man’s best friend. Unfortunately, not everyone raises their dogs to be family-oriented, household pets. Dog owners had a strict duty to prevent their pets cause injury. If you have been bitten or attacked by a dog, we can help you pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.​
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Motorcycle/ Motorized Scooter/ Moped Accidents:
Motorcyclists, scooter riders, and moped operators face unique risks on the road. If you have been injured due to a negligent driver, we can help you recover compensation for your injuries and damages.​
Pedestrian Accidents:
About 70,000 pedestrians are hit by motor vehicles every year. You have a right to seek medical care and to be compensated for pain and suffering. Call the Law Office of Michael Nichols if you or someone you know has been the victim of a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident.
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Slips and Falls:
Stores and offices have a duty to maintain their premises safe and free from “unreasonable risk of harm.” You may be seriously injured if you slip on a wet floor, defective stairs, or exposed wires. Don’t get stuck with expensive medical bills. Call the Law Office of Michael Nichols and find out your rights!
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Trucking Accident:
Trucking accidents can be devastating. The size and weight of a semi-truck poses a serious threat to other motorists. Truckers are on the road all day long, get tired, and cause accidents. The Law Office of Michael Nichols has experience helping the families of those affected by serious trucking accidents.
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Wrongful Death:
If the death of a loved one occurred due to someone else’s error, you may be eligible to bring a Wrongful Death case against the one responsible. While it will not bring the loved one back, it can make being without them less stressful.
You have a right to be compensated for all physical, mental, and emotional injuries caused by the incident. Medical experts have studied and concluded that along with the obvious, visible injuries victims of these accidents also suffer tearing and scarring of the cervical connective tissues. This tearing and scarring can have long lasting consequences by decreasing range of motion, accelerating arthritic development, and speed-up the degenerative process.​​​​
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