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Saturday, February 06, 2010

Cincinnati Personal Injury victims - Get Your questions answered

Find answers to your Ohio personal injury questions at the Cincinnati Attorney Web site of Injury Trial attorney Anthony Castelli

Personal injury car accident claimants and other injury claimants often have many questions about their rights. My web site seeks to answer some of those questions with free articles and videos.

The biggest issue that seems to keep people away from lawyers is that they don't know how personal injury lawyers charge.

People need to understand two things:

1. Just calling a lawyer normally will not cost you anything. Most lawyers in this area offer a free consultation whether initially in person or by phone.

2. Then if a personal injury lawyer takes your case they normally do it on a contingency fee.

Here are some article and video links to information about the contingency fee and how to go about hiring a lawyer for your personal injury or car accident.

Videos link to answers to frequently asked questions about personal injury such as:

The most important question to ask a personal injury attorney before you hire them.

Contingency fee explained.

Do I need an Attorney?

How to hire a great personal injury attorney?

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This is an article link to: 10 reasons to hire a personal injury attorney.

You can call me today at 621-2345 to speak with me personally at no cost so you can get the help you need to get the compensation you deserve.

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Saturday, January 30, 2010

Attorneys How Take Good Care of Your clients

Cincinnati Attorney Talks on Client Care

Most of the information being passed to attorneys these days is how to get clients. But the most important thing for an attorney to think about and act on is taking care of the clients you have. So what does it mean to take good care of a client. You only need to look from a client's perspective to know what's necessary.

1. Personal Attention

A client wants to know that you care about them and their case. You show that you care when you give them personal attention. The number one thing is communicating with your client about their case. You must return their phone calls promptly. This is the number one thing you here from people that call looking for help when they already have an attorney. So return those phone calls the same day if possible , but no later than the next day. Just think about when you call your doctor's office. Don't you expect comminication back that same day.

2. Explaining the process

Take time with your clients in the initial meeting and in other conversations to explain the process. Sure you can't anticipate every twist and turn and all the time frames. But at least try to give some general parameters about what to expect and how long things can take.

3. Keep them informed about what you are doing

You might be working as hard as you can on a client's case , but if they don't know what's going on they make think nothing is happening. It's good practice to copy them on any thing you send out about their case.

4. Put each case on a tickler system

These reminders that come up help you keep moving your client's case forward. You want to solve their promblem as quickly as possible, not prolong it.

by Cincinnati personal injury accident attorny Anthony Castelli. Call 621-2345 today to speak to Tony for free about your questions

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Monday, January 18, 2010

The Best Cincinnati Personal Injury Trial Attorney I Knew

Walter Beall - The Best Cincinnati Personal Injury Trial lawyer I Ever Knew

I first met Walt when I was looking for a job as a law clerk. I saw a job listed on the school bulletin board at Chase college of law. It was 1978. I thought I wanted to be a criminal lawyer. Walt told me that his law practice dealt with personal injury victims rights. People that were hurt by the negligence of another. He said that once I got to know the business I would really like it.

I was damn lucky he hired me. And he was right, I really enjoyed the challenge, the showmanship, standing up in front of a jury advocating for someone seriously injured or for a family that lost a loved one. Fighting big insurance for the little guy. I was lucky enough to carry Walt's bags around and learn the trade of personal injury trial lawyer.

So what made Walt so great. There were many things. He cared about his clients, he listened to them with patience and compassion. Then he taught them about their case.
And then he would go into Court and teach the jury about their case. Walt would tell their story in a straight forward and compelling fashion. He believed every word he said and the jury believed it to.

He was a fearless litigator, though I know the pressure of litigation was intense. And he felt it , although it rarely showed. Walt was not afraid of hard work . His definition of a trial lawyer was a person covered in sweat from working so hard.. He taught me that preparation was the key to successful settlement or succesful verdict.

I remember a wrongful death and severe burn case he had against 5 defendants. All his opponents were highly skilled insurance lawyers. It didn't seem like a fair fight 5 against 1, plus one green behind the ears law clerk. But he would roll up his sleeves and go to work with such presence and intensity that he could command the whole room .

I once saw him go into Court in a wrongful death case. I did not see how he had a chance at winning it. I doubt any lawyers would have taken the case. The only witness was the defendant. But Walt developed a theory against the defendant that he believed in. And he sprung it on the defense as he crossexamined their expert. The expert's anwswer to Walt's theory was so ludicrous that the insurance company settled that night.

Walt was a lawyer's lawyer. He was honest with friend and adversary. He had a great sense of humour. He did not gloat in victory. But he agonized in defeat. I saw him loose a trial once and it nearly killed him. He blamed himself. But there was nothing he could have done better or different. Every trial lawyer knows the pain of a defeat, especially the ones with the guts to take the difficult case. It's the getting back up that makes one a great trial lawyer. It's the ability to gamble their time and money for an uncertain, but believed in result. It's the desire for justice and a belief that all are created equal and entitled to life , liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Walt died in 1983 at 55 years old from a heart attack. I believe in part because he fought with all his heart for his clients. He took their problems on his shoulders. He was their Robin Hood, their hero.

I am fortunate enough to have two heros in my life. My father, a WWII decorated hero and Walt. I am who I am and owe what I have to those two men . I pray everyday to have their strength and humility.

posted by Anthony Castelli at 3:45 PM 0 comments

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Holiday Season filled with Sadness for Some

As I write this article my thoughts go to the many car accident, motorcycle accident victims, the truck accident victims, and other personal injury victims whom I represent all over the State of Ohio

The life of a personal injury attorney is not easy and its an awesome resposibility to seek justice for someone tragically killed or injured. But how much harder it is for the victim to live that tragedy and loss every day. Even more so when the families get together and one is broken or missing because of the carelessness of someone else.

Today I will be making some calls to the clients I represent and have represented that have lost a loved one needlessly. I know that this holiday season is bitter sweet at best . When you have lost a father, a son, a husband. even though time passes the hurt never completely fades.

Many put their faith in God. Some question God. For most its not about the money, even though it is designed to make up for the loss . But how can it really. Its about having someone on their behalf stand up and say this was wrong , you could have prevented it . Don't let it happen again. This acknowledgement comes in the form of a settlement or verdict aginst the wrongdoer. Even then its rare to hear them say sorry for your loss, let alone sorry for the loss I caused you.

As one of my clients wrote me "This result will not bring back our "husband, father, grandfather" or ease the pain of his loss. After 4½ years, we still feel the pain, but a significant settlement can ease our burden and make the wrongoer responsible for negligence. It made them take notice of how serious we were to prove it wasn’t the victim’s fault.

Its not about revenge. Its not about an eye for an eye. Its about justice in the face of tragedy. Tragedy caused by carelessness. A lack of caring.

My job and my career as a personal injury attorney is to help those who are injured, and those whose family members have suffered a wrongful death. I help people on a daily basis. I have much work to do and miles to go before I sleep. But that's okay with me. I'm very blessed .

Some people celebrate the holiday’s and are oblivious to the suffering of some, there are many out there who are not so fortunate.

I would like to send prayers out to all of my personal injury clients during this holiday season. I promise will work with all my stenghth and fight with all my heart for you ; I will do everything in my power to get you the compensation you deserve. You are not alone.

posted by Anthony Castelli at 6:33 AM 0 comments

Friday, December 11, 2009

Key Motorcycle Injury Insurance by Cincinnati Attorney

According to this Cincinnati Motorcycle Injury Attorney this Insurance is Key

A motorcycle operator, just as a car driver, is only required to carry $12,500 of liability insurance in the state of Ohio. That means if a car driver caused you a serious injury while you were on your motorcycle, and the car driver carried minimum limits, that is likely all you would collect. ($12,500).

However you have the power to purchase underinsured motorist coverage in your motorcycle policy. Underinsured motorist insurance pays you for you injuries if your coverage is higher than the person's who caused your injury and your injuries merit damages in excess of the policy carried by the person who caused your injury. The minimum you should carry is $100,000.00 of underinsured motorist coverage.

For example if you broke your arm and required surgery and plates put in your arm, your damages could be $100,000.00. If you had $100,000.00 of underinsured coverage you could collect $12,500 from the car driver with minimum limits and an additional $87,500.00 from yor ouw insurance company. But only if you purchased underinsured motorist coverage on your motorcycle. If you did not you would end up horribly undercompensated.

For more motorcycle information go to http://www.castellilaw.com/Motorcycle-Accidents.html or for motorcycle safety awarenesss and injury help http://motorcycleinjuryohio.blogspot.com/

by Cincinnati motorcycle accident attorney Anthony Castelli call 621-2345 for the help you need

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Saturday, November 28, 2009

Why Hire Cincinnati Personal Injury Attorney Anthony Castelli

If you are looking for a personal injury attorney to represent you for a serious injury case consider these reasons to hire Anthony Castelli .

1. Do you want an attorney who has handled hundreds of personal injury cases

2. Do you want someone who has exclusively represented injuy victims

3. Do you want a lawyer who has a web site where you can find out information about your case and the attorney

4. Do you want an attorney who will be the only lawyer to handle your case.

5. Do you want an attorney who has been to trial in over 20 personal injury cases.

6. Do you want someone you can call anytime you have a question.

7. Do you want an attorney to guide you through the system

8. Do you want an attorney who will expiditiously seek to resolve you case for the best result.

9 Do you want someone who will refuse a lowball offer and file suit and take you case to trial if necessary.

10. Do you want an attorney that will fight with all his heart for you

Watch these two videos to learn about Anthony Castelli.

Then consider calling Anthony Cincinnati personal injury attorney for the help you need to get the compensation you deserve at 621-2345

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Cincinnati Motorcycle Accident and Injury Attorney Adds new content

There are many "venues" that I use to try to reach potential consumers of the legal services I provide. One of the areas I focus on is motorcycle accident injury cases. I have ridden in the past, know a lot of motorcyclists, and represented many bikers that were injured as a result of a car driver.

It's no secret that some people are prejudiced against motorcyclists. But as usual this prejudice is based on lack of knowledge and stereotyping. The vast majority of motorcycle riders are a caring group that love the freedom their bike gives them .

My goal is to seek to eliminate prejudice and educate bikers about their rights and how they can protect themselves before and after an injury.

Here is a new site I found that allows me to create a biker rights channel
.http://cincinnatimotorcycleinjuryattorneyonbikersrights.magnify.net/
It is not sophisticated and the few videos were made before I went to work in the wee hours of the morning. Soon I will have an actual videoblog on my web site that will cover motorcycle law.

Another resource I found to reach Cincinnati , Ohio personal injury accident victims is mefeedia.com and here I have created an rss feed. If you subscribe this will allow you to be notified of any new videos I put up on youtube.

http://www.mefeedia.com/user/castellilaw/queue/rss

So I hope you enjoy these new resources and learn a few tips that will help you , a family member, or friend stay out of harms way. But if you do get harmed I welcome your call so you can get the help you need to get the compensation you deserve. Call 621-2345 to speak with me for a free consult

By Cincinnati Ohio motorcycle accident injury attorney Anthony Castelli

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Sunday, November 08, 2009

What is Wrongful Death in Ohio

Wrongful Death in Ohio Settlement Averages

A wrongful death occurs anytime someone is killed as a result of the fault of another. Fault in the law is called negligence . This is a failure to exercise care that a careful person or corporation would exercise. There can also be an intentional act that causes death . This also is a wrongful death if it is not legally sanctioned.

Examples of wrongful deaths are when a driver runs a red light, stop sign , speeds , follows too closely and as a result a car collision occurs and they kill someone. There are many other situations that can be a wrongful death.

Who Can Bring A wrongful death Action in Ohio

In Ohio the personal represntative of the deceased person's estate appointed by the probate court is the person who brings the wrongful death on behalf of all the beneficiaries to the action. The beneficiaries are not necessarily those people named in a will. They are the people named in the Wrongful death statute. They can be anyone related by blood or adoption to the deceased. These can be the spouse, children, parents, brothers and sisters, nephews nieces and others.

What are the Settlement or Trial Damages

The damages recoverable include the economic loss. What would the deceased contribute to any relative had they lived. Also the non economic damages are extensive. They include loss of care , guidance , counsel, training , companionship and many other items of personal loss. Also the mental anguish caused to the beneficiaries as a result of the death is recoverable.

In many cases the damage award exceeds 1-2 million dollars as well they should. Even though the taking of a life may have been unintended, if it occured as a result of carelessness, a life is ended, it should not have, and those left behind suffer the loss forever.

I have personally been involved in trial of wrongful death and in one the jury verdict was $1,750,000 and the other was $2,750,000.00. However I know of cases where the award was much less as well as much more.

Of course money can never make up for the loss. But our society does not sanction an eye for an eye and revenge does not make up for a loss. In fact ,We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Money can keep a widow in her home, it can help her provide for her children. Parents can establish memorials in the name of the deceased.Children can go to college.

After all, if it was a piece of property that was destroyed no one would have a problem awarding damages for the value of the property. In addition this serves as a deterrant from people and corporations acting irresponsively.

By Anthony Castelli Cincinnati attorney will discuss with you any questions you have about wrongful death in Ohio. Call today 621-2345 for help

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Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Judge Lets Juror Sleep During Murder Trial Guity verdict Reversed

Usually I use this bolg to write about personal injury cases, workers compensation or social security disability. But this story bears repeating.

This is a true story from an actual case out of a courtroom in Cuyahoga county , Ohio. The eighth district court of appeals rendered a written opinion.

The Facts

Defendant fired a gun into a bar injuring and killing one person. He was convicted. He appealed.

In five separate instances during trial it was brought to the court's attention that a juror had been sleeping. The court did not admonish the juror, did not remove the juror, and near the end of the trial said,

"I saw it. So what. Let him sleep. you guys picked the jury. I didn't."

Before that the judge said, "Let the recod reflect mr brown is asleep again with his mouth agape, snoring as well."

The Court of Appeals

The appeals court stated that extensive evidence of sleeping, including sleeping during eyewitness testimony constitutes pervasive juror misconduct and plain error.
This level of misconduct can never be direagarded. The trial judge did not monitor the situation or admonish the juror clearly abused its discretion.
Commentary

This might be funny if it was not so serious. Thankfully the Court of appeals was there to corrrect this. The defendant does not get off but faces a new trial. One at which everyone will stay awake.

Yes late in the afternoon , in a hot stuffy courtroom in a boring trial a juror may nod off. But it needs to be recognized right away and the juror told to shape up
or be taken off the jury.

Jury service is one of the cornerstones of our democracy in both civil and criminal cases. It must be taken seriously and most jurors do a great job. But here not only the juror , but the judge was asleep at the switch.

By Anthony Castelli cincinnati personal injury trial attorney

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Monday, November 02, 2009

Cincinnati Has The Baddest Custom Motorcycle Shop

Cincinnati has the baddest custom bike shop in the world. Anarchy MoCo makes awesome custom bikes. The shop closed to the public except by appointment is on fire.

They make three bikes : the Devil bike, the Alien and the Black-Pro Street. Anarchy starts with high quality steel stock. No filler . Every piece perfectly shaped by hand.

Anarchy powder coats the frame and then installs an Ultima 120cc high performance V-Twin engine. It shines baby. None of the hoses , cable, or wiring are visible. When you sit on the bike, its actually on the ground on landing gear. By pushing a button the suspension pressurizes and a 5 inch smooth ride is on.

No clutch either. Just bang it and go. Anarchy designed their own automatic clutch.
Even though these bikes look like they are built for show, they run with the best of any V-Twin.

These custom motorcycles are the real deal . Smart Crazy genius . They have multiple patents for equipment on these bikes. Check out this video link. Anarchymoco Then check out Anarchy MoCo to get the ride of a life time.
by Cincinnati motorcycle attorney Anthony Castelli he helps you up when you get knocked down at 621-2345

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