Practice Areas

Automobile Crashes

Automobile, truck, and motorcycle crashes involve huge insurance companies and specific laws, so it is very important that victims in an accident contact a lawyer immediately. Attorneys help mediate between the persons involved, witnesses, and the insurance companies. A personal injury attorney will attempt to preserve evidence by interviewing witnesses and conducting a thorough investigation.

It is important to collect as much information as possible at the scene of the collision. Your own insurance company should be notified as soon as possible of the collision. If you don't contact your own insurance company, your rights might be affected. A police report must be filed if anyone involved suffers personal injury or the property damage exceeds a certain amount - which varies from state to state. There are various types of car insurance which may cover you in the event of a loss. Your attorney can answer your questions regarding the types of coverage available in your case.

Victims who have been injured in an automobile collision are often entitled to compensatory damages. This will include compensation of lost wages, property damage, rental car expenses, medical bills, and other non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, permanency, and disability.

For more information on how we can help you, contact us for an initial evaluation.

Workers Compensation

If you have been injured on the job and need answers to your legal questions, the MacKenzie Law Firm can help. If you have been injured at work, you may be entitled to workers' compensation. Workers' compensation provides income replacement commonly referred to as total or partial disability benefits, medical and rehabilitative treatment, and possible vocational rehabilitation assistance for those injured on the job. If you have been injured, it is important to speak with an experienced attorney to ensure your rights are protected.

We have successfully handled cases involving the following types of work-related injuries:

• Head trauma
• Neck and back injuries
• Joint injuries: shoulders, hands, wrists, elbows, and knees
• Complex regional pain syndrome
• Carpal tunnel syndrome

Whether your workplace injury occurred on a construction site, or in an office, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. You generally cannot sue your employer for on the job injuries, so it is imperative that you file your workers compensation claim immediately following your injury in order to receive proper compensation. We can walk you through your claim to ensure you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries.

For more information on how we can help you, contact us for an initial evaluation.

Wrongful Death/Catastrophic Injuries

When an unexpected death occurs because of someone else's fault, the surviving family members face a very traumatic and emotional time. Along with trying to cope with the tragic loss of a loved one, surviving family members are often left with a tremendous financial burden.

In times of grief, family members are often unable to appreciate the importance of a prompt investigation of the circumstances of death and the crucial need to preserve evidence. These matters are extremely important in determining how and why the incident occurred and identifying the persons legally responsible for such a devastating event.

Pursuing a wrongful death action will not bring your loved one back to you, but it will ensure that you and your family will have increased financial security in the years to come. Let us take care of this important matter for your family.

If you have lost a loved one in a wrongful death accident, we can represent your interests against the parties at fault. We will pursue financial compensation taking into account your current, as well asyour future financial issues. We care about our clients as individuals and want to make sure you have the financial support you need during and after the legal issues are resolved.

For more information on how we can help you, contact us for an initial evaluation.

Head and Brain Injuries

Brain injuries are potentially the most debilitating accidental injuries and often result in a high percentage of fatalities. Injury to the brain can affect the functions of neurons which carry messages to the brain and coordinate actions such as breathing, heart rate, thought processing, body temperature, and senses, such as small, taste, vision, hearing, and touch.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs as the result of an external physical force impacting the brain. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs every 21 seconds in the US and over five million Americans currently live with disabilities resulting from TBI. Common causes of TBI include:

• Direct force to the head
• Motor vehicle accident
• Firearms
• Falling
• Sport injury

These injuries are catastrophic to victims, families, and loved ones. Often, these types of injuries are not even detected by medical personnel. Medical and long-term care bills can be astronomical and the lifelong effects can be devastating. To determine whether a traumatic brain injury was the result of the fault or carelessness of another, an experienced and skilled attorney in handling these types of cases should be consulted as soon as possible.

For more information on how we can help you, contact us for an initial evaluation.

Skiing Accidents

• Skiing, snowboarding, and sporting injuries at resorts
• Skiing, snowboarding, and sporting products liability
• Catastrophic injuries
• Wrongful death
• Skier Safety Act
• And others

For more information on how we can help you, contact us for an initial evaluation.

Social Security Disability

Disabled individuals used to fill out their own claim forms and hoped for the "right decision." Today, however, clients around the United States often realize that they need legal representation in the claims process. Critical telephone conversations take place with claims examiners who note every word and record statements to be potentially used against the disabled individual at a later date. Documents are compiled by the insurance company to "posture" the claims file such that if there is a denial, the file will be ready for a lawsuit and slanted against the disabled individual.

The MacKenzie Law Firm knows what needs to be done, when to do it, and how to structure and manage the claims process for maximum success. We are ready to assist you by:

• Helping you sort through and understand the mountain of paperwork and forms involved in the application and appeals process. These forms are often completed without attention to detail, and mistakes can be costly. Why? Because the Social Security Administration may later use your incomplete or incorrect forms to discredit your statements and testimony.
• Reviewing your case and determining what additional evidence is needed. This may include requesting medical and work records, soliciting opinions from doctors if necessary, and possibly a recommendation that you see a physician to gather needed evidence.

• Preparing you for your hearing before the Administrative Law Judge. Though not held in a traditional court room, this hearing is very similar to a civil trial. In order to maximize your chance of being approved for benefits, your attorney will elicit testimony from witnesses, cross examine witnesses, and argue your case before the judge.
• Preparing administrative appeals and reconsiderations on a timely basis and preserving important arguments and legal points for review.

For more information on how we can help you, contact us for an initial evaluation.