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Secrets Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know

August 15, 2014 by carey

Personal Injury Lawyer Fighting for Lee’s Summit Residents

Lee’s Summit, Missouri personal injury lawyer Jeffrey Carey was a presenter at a continuing legal education seminar entitled “Wrongful Death Automobile Accident Litigation: Secrets Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know” in June of 2014. Due to the success of the program, it is being re-broadcast in March 10, 2015. The program examined issues such as locating insurance coverage, determining liability and proving negligence, accident scene investigation strategies, negotiating with insurance companies, use of expert witnesses, and the trial of the automobile accident wrongful death case.

How Personal Injury Lawyers Handle the Human Element

Jeffrey Carey has been litigating wrongful death automobile accident cases for fifteen years as a personal injury lawyer. The technical complexity of a wrongful death case is rivaled by the interpersonal complexity. Family members are experiencing real grief and a personal injury lawyer must be sensitive and experienced to allow the family to heal while they move the case forward.

Any personal injury lawyer can attest to the fact that deadly automobile accidents are far too frequent. They are likely to be the result of gross negligence such as drinking and driving or texting while driving. Deadly automobile accidents are also more likely to occur when commercial drivers are overworked and fatigued.

Why a Personal Injury Lawyer Must Put Clients First

Jeffrey Carey’s presentation at this automobile accident wrongful death seminar dealt with his philosophy of taking a client centered approach to the prosecution of a claim. Important aspects of this approach are the identification of the individual holding the legal right to advance claims and interpersonal techniques for helping to maintain family harmony during a trying time. The presentation also dealt with the preservation of accident scene evidence and the importance of witness interviews.

Another important aspect of Mr. Carey’s presentation was on the subject of how a personal injury lawyer can locate and maximize insurance coverage available to satisfy the family’s damages. In order to do this the practitioner must be aware not only of the various policies that may provide coverage but the best methods for dealing with common exclusions and insurance company tactics. There are also often subrogation interests involved in wrongful death matters. The way in which your attorney characterizes your claim can make a substantial difference for his clients’ net recovery.

Mr. Carey’s presentation also discussed the special evidentiary and liability issue presented by commercial driver auto accidents. State and federal regulations are a very important component in proving the semi-tractor trailer wrongful death case. Critical evidence also exists that should be preserved as soon as possible such as black box data, GPS tracking information, driver’s logs, and training materials.

How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help

When a loved one has died as the result of another driver’s negligence you need a personal injury lawyer that can both utilize their technical knowledge to your advantage and also deal with you as a grieving human being. The client centered approach at The Carey Law Firm does precisely that.

If you or someone you love has been hurt, you deserve a personal injury lawyer who will make sure that you’re protected from here on out. Contact a personal injury attorney to learn more.

If you think you may need a personal injury lawyer in Kansas City, give us a call today at (816) 246-9445.

The Truth About Bankruptcy

June 22, 2014 by carey

Many misconceptions float around about bankruptcy. While it’s true that the laws are complicated and that many forms are required for filing bankruptcy, doing so is easier than you think. That’s especially true when you hire a bankruptcy attorney.

It is possible for people to file bankruptcy without the assistance of a bankruptcy attorney. However, the truth is that this is a bad idea. It’s all too easy for consumers to unwittingly leave out crucial information that can delay or, even worse, wreck their chances for declaring bankruptcy. Though hiring a bankruptcy attorney necessarily involves paying legal fees, most people who do so find the peace of mind that comes from having an expert at their side is ample recompense.

Trusted Bankruptcy Attorney in Lee’s Summit

Perhaps one of the biggest misconceptions out there is that you will inevitably lose your home in bankruptcy. As any knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney can tell you, the reverse is typically true. While a bankruptcy will likely not make your mortgage go away, it also does not make your house disappear. The story is different if you’ve decided that hanging onto your house just isn’t worth it. A bankruptcy attorney can help to make your options clear.

How a Bankruptcy Attorney Can Help

Another common misconception is the idea that your credit will be destroyed after filing bankruptcy, and that you won’t be eligible for having credit cards and won’t be able to qualify for loans for many years. As a bankruptcy attorney discovers time and again, credit card offers begin filtering in for most consumers just a few months after filing for bankruptcy. The limits tend to be low, and sometimes they are secured cards where the cardholder must deposit some money with the lender, but it is a step in the right direction toward re-establishing credit. A bankruptcy attorney can also help you find out how you may still qualify for loans after your filing.

Bankruptcy isn’t as frightening as some people think. Contact a bankruptcy attorney to learn more.

If you think you may need a bankruptcy attorney in Kansas City, give us a call today at (816) 246-9445.

Mesothelioma Trends

May 7, 2014 by carey

As a Kansas City Mesothelioma lawyer, Jeffrey J. Carey works to stay abreast of recent trends in asbestos and mesothelioma litigation. According to the National Cancer Institute, as many as 9,300 new mesothelioma diagnoses will occur each year for the next twenty years. Exposure to asbestos can also cause other types of lung cancer, with adenocarcinoma and other non-small cell types having a significant correlation to asbestos exposure. This is especially true for smokers exposed to asbestos as the science shows that there is a synergistic effect (enhancing effect) of combining both carcinogens. The National Cancer Center estimates that over 200,000 new lung cancer cases will be diagnosed each year. The flood of these cases places a strain on the legal system and defendants that have exposed individuals to asbestos.

This strain has been recently increased by a new trend in asbestos litigation. For many years, the cases filed were predominantly for victims of mesothelioma compared to relatively few cases of other types of lung cancer. In the past few years, however, there has been a surge of non-mesothelioma lung cancer filings. The cause for this surge is unknown. Some experts point to new medical studies and testimony that makes it easier to establish that non-mesothelioma lung cancer was caused by asbestos exposure. Some believe that this is an attorney driven trend as the advertising mega firms compete for the finite resources set aside to manage the harm caused by asbestos. Whatever the impetus, it is incumbent on your mesothelioma lawyer to be aware of the trends and be prepared to put you in the best possible position.

Mesothelioma Lawyer: Fighting for Victims

A mesothelioma lawyer is often working against large corporations. In order to manage the losses caused by their harmful products, nearly all asbestos manufacturers and many asbestos product manufacturers have declared bankruptcy. These bankruptcies, however, resulted in significant trust funds that were established to provide compensation to victims of asbestos exposure. General Motors’ recent bankruptcy, for example, resulted in a six hundred twenty five million dollar trust being established to compensate individuals exposed to General Motors’ asbestos containing products. The General Motors bankruptcy was not triggered by asbestos claims. Other manufacturers, especially raw materials manufacturers, filed bankruptcy explicitly to manage their asbestos liabilities.
There are factors working against mesothelioma lawyers and victims. Many other defendants, however, have extensive insurance policies and corporate assets that are being utilized to resolve asbestos claims. According to a respected consultant in this area, the reserves established to manage asbestos litigation have remained steady despite the recent flood of non-mesothelioma cases. Lawsuits can technically be filed anywhere in the country but there is a disproportionate concentration of cases being filed in New York, California, and Illinois. There are significant strategic reasons for mesothelioma lawyers to file in one of these jurisdictions and Jeffrey Carey has relationships that allow for filings in these jurisdictions while still having the benefit of a local mesothelioma lawyer. For living mesothelioma victims, for example, some jurisdictions offer a six month trial setting option that can result in the victim surviving to see justice done. This type of accelerated trial setting is not universally available. This is why the assistance of an experienced mesothelioma lawyer is vital

There is also an increase in the number of secondary exposure cases being filed. Some individuals may develop mesothelioma and not be able to identify a workplace or environment where potential exposure occurred. With a thorough review of their personal history, however, it may be possible to identify relatives that may have brought asbestos fibers home on their work clothes (there are many documented cases of spouses washing work clothes experiencing significant exposure) or unsuspected environments where exposure has occurred. The assistance of a mesothelioma lawyer familiar with asbestos cases can be invaluable in this process.

As a mesothelioma lawyer, I understand that when you or a loved one are facing an asbestos related disease, it is important to move quickly. The asbestos and mesothelioma team at the Jeffrey Carey can help.

Jeffrey Carey Named 2014 Legal Champion

February 28, 2014 by carey

mla Missouri Lawyer’s Weekly has named Jeffrey J. Carey a 2014 Legal Champion for his outstanding work on a multi-million dollar case seeking to recover funds paid to the United States Government and for his work defending the initiative petition process in Kansas City.

“I am honored that my peers recognized the work that I did on these important matters. In one, my client and I felt that the taxpayers had been defrauded by Kansas City Power and Light out of millions of dollars through the use of high value sporting event tickets provided to government employees while they were seeking contracts from their agency. In another, the City sued an initiative petition committee after refusing to put their matter on the ballot.”

Award Winning Missouri Attorney

Jeffrey Carey cares about justice for our clients and for society as a whole. You deserve to work with an attorney with a history of recognition and success. As an attorney, we provide high-level services to our clients in the Lee’s Summit and Kansas City communities. See the whole article here>

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