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Our attorneys have successfully recovered over $20 Million for our clients and verdicts on behalf of our clients which include the following:

• $7,200,000.00 against a commercial trucking company;
• $5,000,000.00 against a tire retailer;
• $2,500,000.00 against an automobile manufacturer;
• $2,100,000.00 in an insurance bad faith case;
• $1,300,000.00 in a brain injury case;
• $1,000,000.00 and $750,000.00 against nursing homes;
• Numerous other trial verdicts and recoveries in the six-figure range.

If you have been injured in any type of accident and believe that someone else was negligent or responsible for the damage and injuries you suffered, Mitchell & Yearin, P.L.C. can help evaluate the circumstances to find out if you have a valid claim or lawsuit. If so, we will likely take the matter on a contingency fee basis - meaning that we only get paid if you win your lawsuit.

Call us if you need an Accident Lawyer. The following list includes examples of possible accidents that our Attorneys will handle:

• Automobile Accidents
• Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
• Commercial Trucking Accidents
• Insurance Bad Faith
• Sexual Abuse or Harassment
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Boating / Watercraft Accidents
• Rollover Accidents - Defective Automobiles
• Bus Accidents
• Slip and Fall
• Premises Liability
• Defective Devices
• Hospital Negligence
• Dog Bite Injuries
• And More
• Car Accidents
• Trucking Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• ATV Accidents
• Bus Accidents
• Wrongful Death Claims
• Brain Injury Claims
• Birth Injury Claims
• Spinal Injury Claims
• Assault and Battery as Personal Injury Claims
• Premises Liability Claims
• Airplane Accident claims
• Sexual Abuse or Harassment
• Whiplash/Neck Claims
• Slip and Fall Claims
• Nursing Home Abuse
• Catastrophic Injury
• Elevator Accidents
• Insurance Bad Faith Claims

Trucking Accidents

We know first hand the devastation that is caused by trucking collisions. According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis, thousands of motorists are killed each year by large trucks -- those weighing more than 10,000 pounds. 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, tractor-trailers and semis fall into this category. Trucking accidents have an increased chance of causing an injury because in most cases, a truck cannot remain upright during an accident. Additionally, truck drivers have limited visibility and maneuverability. These factors greatly contribute to truck accidents. Whether the driver is distracted, falls asleep at the wheel or just isn't paying attention, accidents caused by these massive trucks can kill or catastrophically injure motorists. Truck drivers and the companies they work for have a responsibility to operate their vehicles in a safe manner. Unsafe driving, oversized cargo loads and various other careless factors put the public and the truck operators in danger. Mitchell & Yearin is well adept at getting to the root cause of truck accidents. We investigate negligence by the driver and/or the trucking company, employing a network of experts: • Accident reconstruction specialists • Human factors experts who can testify about the truck driver's actions, what a reasonable person would perceive, and how much reaction time the victim(s) had • Expert truck mechanics to determine the condition of brakes, tires, lights, the trailer and other equipment at the time of the crash • Our own attorneys examine the driver's history and qualifications, the company's hiring and training practices, driver's logs and any tracking devices such as GPS locators Truck accident cases can be very complex, you need an experienced and aggressive attorney to successfully handle them.

Motorcycle Accidents

As motorcycle sales and popularity increase, so do motorcycle accidents and fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2007, 5,154 people died in motorcycle crashes, the highest level since the NHTSA began recording data in 1975. In fact, there were a total of 123,000 motorcycle crashes in 2007, a number that increases every year. A biker who is involved in an Arizona motorcycle accident may obtain compensation for his or her injuries that were caused by the other driver’s negligence. Damages may include payment for pain and suffering, scarring, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, economic loss and more. If you sustained an injury due to a Arizona motorcycle accident and you haven’t contacted a lawyer about your motorcycle accident, please contact us now. We offer no obligation free consulatations, and we’ll listen to you and help you understand your options

Auto Accidents:

Unfortunately, serious motor vehicle accidents killed more than 37,000 people last year on our Nation's roads and highways. In fact there is an accident about every 60 seconds in the United States. Most accidents are due to driver error, not paying attention, talking on cell phones, speeding, or driver fatigue. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident it is important to discuss the situation with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Failure to do so may jeopardize your chances of obtaining compensation for the collission. Do not sign any insurance documents or make any statement to the insurance company before you talk with an attorney. We offer no obligation free consulatations, and we’ll listen to you and help you understand your options

Wrongful Death:

A wrongful death claim is a suit that arises from the death of an individual that was caused by the conduct of another. A wrongful death suit is different from other types of personal injury claims because the actual victim (the "decedent") is not bringing suit, rather it is the family members or the decedent's estate. As such, a wrongful death claim is brought to recover damages for the injuries that the surviving family and/or estate have suffered due to the death of the victim. The damages recovered do not include damages that are personal to the decedent, since the decedent is not allowed to recover for pain and suffering, mental distress, or any other form of compensatory damages unique to him or her. The purpose of a wrongful death suit is to provide relief to family members who have been injured emotionally and financially as a result of the family member's death.

Nursing Home Abuse:

An increasing elderly population has led to an increased nursing home population, and with this has come an increased incidence of nursing home negligence and abuse. There are both federal and state governmental agencies which help oversee the care and services provided by nursing homes and both federal and state governments have established uniform standards for nursing homes and ensure the protection and safety of patients. Unfortunately, despite these governmental agencies, over one million nursing home residents are abused in some manner each year either by negligence or active abuse. Nursing home abuse can include physical damage from falls, malnutrition or dehydration, bed sores, gangrene, aspiration pneumonia, over-sedation, poor medical care, or wrong medication. Just as damaging but more subtle, are lack of supervision, theft, abandonment, defective equipment, sexual assault, coercion, physical or mental abuse. All of these can lead to injury or death of the nursing home patient. Whether the abuse consists of recurrent negligence or a single incident which causes injury, the victim may have a right to damages. If you have a family member who has been a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, please call today for a free initial consultation about your case with no obligation to hire us as your attorney and no fee collected unless we win compensation for you.

Animal Attacks:

Although animal-attack claims most commonly involve dog bites, many other types of domesticated animals, such as ferrets, cats, and even birds, can also bite humans. Even nondomesticated animals, such as large cats ordinarily found in the wild, but owned by some people as pets have been known to attack children and adults. An owner's liability for injuries caused by his or her pet, if any, will vary greatly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. A lawyer from Ripplinger & Zimmer, L.L.C. in Belleville, Illinois, who is experienced in dog bite and personal injury law is an excellent source for accurate advice and information in animal attack cases. To succeed in most animal attack cases, the injured person must prove that the animal that caused the injury was owned and kept by the defendant. In the past, the injured person was also required to show that the owner knew or should have known that his or her animal was dangerous, mischievous, vicious, or prone to such threatening behaviors. Under current law, however, when it is proven that an owner was somehow negligent, such as by not properly restraining or containing the animal, the injured person may often recover damages without proving the animal’s viciousness. An owner of an animal may be found liable under any circumstances in which he or she had knowledge of the animal’s viciousness but failed to act in order to prevent injuries to others. Accordingly, if an animal exhibits vicious or uncontrollable behavior, the owner should take steps to shield the public from the animal.

For answers to commonly asked questions please see our frequently asked questions page.
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