Phoenix Personal Injury Attorney

Israel & Gerity, PLLC

3300 North Central Avenue, Suite 2000
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
USA

(602) 639-4696

(602) 274-4401

www.ig-law.com

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At Israel & Gerity, PLLC, our accomplished personal injury attorneys help injured individuals and grieving families make sound decisions and obtain just financial compensation in times of severe adversity. Similarly, our experienced business and intellectual property attorneys guide business owners and entrepreneurs through the complexities of business formation, intellectual property protection, major transactions and contract dispute resolution.

Our knowledge and capabilities also extend to medical malpractice claims, construction law, real estate litigation and other vital, evolving areas of the law. We have built a track record of success that commands the respect of insurance companies and opposing attorneys.

Attorneys Kyle A. Israel and Michael E. Gerity founded our law firm in 2002 with a clear vision formed through years of experience in the law and in business. Both were already proven legal counselors, negotiators and civil trial lawyers with substantial large-firm backgrounds.

That vision — clearer than ever after nearly 10 years with this firm — is focused on delivering top-quality legal services enhanced by a genuine commitment to each individual and business we serve. Our lawyers' decades of experience across the spectrum of civil litigation is a critical asset for our clients, who we believe deserve nothing less than our full attention and maximum effort. We are intensely committed to:

. Fostering clear, productive, two-way communication that continues through every phase of each client's legal case or ongoing business challenges;
. Identifying innovative legal strategies and creative solutions to achieve client goals as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible;
. Delivering outstanding value that rewards our clients' trust in us and that leads to lasting, mutually rewarding relationships;
. Leveraging current technology to build compelling cases and stay constantly accessible and responsive to our clients.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Dog Bite Injuries; Pharmacist Malpractice; Podiatrist Malpractice; Lithium Toxicity.

Practice Areas Description

Our legal services include:

- Personal Injury

Informed by many years of experience on the plaintiff and insurance defense sides of serious injury cases, we deliver maximum effort to win financial compensation that makes a meaningful difference in our clients' lives. We have the knowledge and resources to handle all types of Arizona personal injury and wrongful death claims, including high-stakes lawsuits arising from:

*Motor Vehicle Accidents
At Israel & Gerity, our attorneys have many years of experience as former insurance defense lawyers. We have dedicated our experience to helping individuals and families who have suffered injuries and loss because of another driver's negligence. We are one of Phoenix, Arizona's prominent motor vehicle accident personal injury law firms. We represent clients in: Car wrecks; Drunk driver accidents; Passenger injuries; Semi-truck accidents; Motorcycle accidents; Recreational vehicle accidents; Bike accidents; Pedestrian accidents; Uninsured motorist; and, Underinsured motorist.

*Construction Accidents
Many construction workers don't know they can seek money damages beyond workers' comp claims after a work site injury. We thoroughly investigate your accident to determine whether additional parties can be sued for damages. We can also refer you to an experienced workers' compensation claims attorney. We handle every type of construction accident injury and wrongful death claim, including: Scaffolding injuries, ladder falls; Construction truck accidents; Explosions; Burns, electrical shocks; Crane accidents; Wall and ceiling collapses; Subcontractor Negligence; General contractor negligence; Material supplier negligence; and, Architect negligence.

*Dog Bite Injuries
At Israel & Gerity, PLLC, we know Arizona dog bite law and the nuances of personal injury claims resulting from dog attacks. A skilled attorney will meet with you directly, initiate an investigation of all circumstances of the bite if needed, and thoroughly evaluate your options for obtaining financial compensation.

*Slip & Fall Accidents
Property owners throughout Arizona are required to keep their premises safe for people who lawfully patronize or visit that property. Actionable negligence can be a factor in accidents ranging from falls on wet surfaces in supermarkets to falls down dangerous stairways, and it is important to contact a skilled personal injury lawyer to determine if you have a valid claim.

*Assault Injuries
Many circumstances may factor into your ability to file a claim against a negligent Arizona property owner after an assault. At Israel & Gerity, PLLC, our experience and resources enable us to deliver sound legal guidance and decisive action to help you cope financially and begin to put your life back together.

*Nursing Home Negligence
Our respected, trial-proven civil litigation firm is well prepared to thoroughly investigate and take decisive legal action for victims and families in cases involving:
. Physical, sexual or emotional abuse of nursing home residents;
. Nursing home neglect, including failures to attend to and reposition bedridden residents to prevent potentially fatal infections and other consequences of bedsores (decubitus ulcers);
. Malnutrition and dehydration that can dramatically accelerate health problems or cause a premature death;
. Failures to provide adequate supervision to prevent falls and other injury-causing accidents;
. Denials of necessary medical treatment arising from failure to monitor residents' conditions, unwillingness to incur costs or other circumstances.

*Sexual Abuse
At the respected law firm of Israel & Gerity, PLLC, you can consult free of charge with a Phoenix sexual abuse attorney prepared to take aggressive legal action on your behalf. Whether the abuser was a clergy member, teacher, coach, nursing home staff member or trusted family friend, we are determined to seek all available compensation under the law to help victims recover and move forward in life.

*Brain Injury
At Israel & Gerity, PLLC, in Phoenix, you can consult free with an Arizona brain injury lawyer experienced in handling virtually all types of accident claims and recovering maximum compensation for victims and their families. For more than 15 years, founding attorney Kyle A. Israel has been expanding his knowledge of brain injury symptoms, consequences, treatment and available rehabilitation, and we will put this information to work for you.

*Spinal Cord Injury
At Israel & Gerity, PLLC, we are equipped to handle the most serious personal injury claims. Our track record in negotiations and at trial over the past 15-plus years includes many sizable recoveries for victims of paralysis and other forms of spinal cord injury. In every such case, we offer practical, focused counsel and target financial compensation that will enable the best possible quality of life for our valued client.

*Burn Injury
Our efforts on behalf of Arizona burn injury victims and their families include:
. Thorough investigation of car accidents, industrial explosions and other catastrophic events to determine fault and liability, aided by top-quality accident reconstruction and scientific experts when needed;
. Comprehensive assessment and monitoring of medical treatment for burn injuries, smoke inhalation and other consequences, as well as case valuation based on the total impact of the accident on the victim's and family's lives.

- Medical Malpractice

If you suffered medical harm or financial loss because of medical malpractice, you are entitled to seek significant money damages to cover your losses. Because of our experience as insurance defense lawyers, we know the tactics and strategies the insurance companies, hospitals and doctors will use for their defense. We start every medical malpractice case by investigation and preparing your case for a jury trial. That means relying on the testimony and evidence of independent medical experts and long-term care specialists. When we sit down to negotiate a fair settlement, the insurance company knows we are prepared to win in court, if necessary.

* Surgical Malpractice
Even the best-qualified and most highly trained surgeons make mistakes, and when investigation shows that these mistakes resulted from a failure to adhere to the applicable standard of care, the victim or family tragically left behind may have strong legal recourse. If you or your loved one has been victimized by a surgical error, we encourage you to contact us now at the respected, trial-proven Phoenix law firm Israel & Gerity, PLLC.

*Failure-to-Diagnose
Proven trial lawyer Kyle A. Israel continues to aggressively pursue medical malpractice litigation in an era when many attorneys view these cases as too challenging and costly. He has the background and connections to qualified medical experts necessary to properly evaluate and pursue your claim involving diagnosis failures such as:
. Failures to order the right tests to diagnose breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer or any other progressive, serious disease;
. Failures to recognize warning signs and treat or monitor a patient susceptible to a heart attack;
. A misdiagnosis resulting in a period of ineffective treatment while the real prevailing condition goes untreated.

*Pharmacist Malpractice
Has a medication error been identified as the cause of your own or a loved one's serious health consequences? Did your loved one die from an allergic reaction, overdose or fatal interaction between multiple prescription drugs? Do you suspect a serious medication error but not know how to prove it or who should be held accountable? Contact our firm today to talk through what happened and benefit from caring, experienced legal counsel.

*Podiatrist Malpractice
Podiatrist malpractice can take numerous forms and have a range of serious consequences. A failed foot surgery can be irreversible, for example, leaving the patient with a permanent mobility impairment. Performing surgery in an office environment without emergency response staff and equipment can have fatal consequences. If you believe podiatrist malpractice has seriously harmed you or caused the wrongful death of a loved one, contact us now at Israel & Gerity, PLLC, in Phoenix.

*Lithium Toxicity
If you or a loved one has suffered severe, permanent damage from lithium toxicity — or a family member suffered an unexpected, inadequately explained death while taking lithium — it is well worth speaking with an experienced Phoenix lithium toxicity lawyer. Forms of medical negligence that may justify a claim or lawsuit to recover damages include:
. A pharmacist error such as mistakenly providing pills in a higher dosage than prescribed, leading to a life-altering or fatal overdose;
. Malpractice by a prescribing physician who failed to recommend appropriate patient monitoring, recognize other medications known to interact with lithium, or stop prescribing the drug in time to prevent chronic toxicity.

- Construction Defects

Israel & Gerity is one of the Phoenix region's prominent construction defect litigation firms. We have taken a leading role in helping property owners fight to ensure their home and building project is built according to specifications required by law. Contact us to discuss the specifics of your construction defect issues and the losses you may incur because of negligence. We have extensive experience representing all types of plaintiffs against licensed professionals in the building trades, including:
Residential homeowners, Homeowner associations, Commercial building owners, Property developers, and, Real estate professionals.

- Business Law

Business owners and stakeholders turn to our firm for guidance and representation on matters such as:

. Business entity selection and business formation, including legal and administrative aspects of establishing a limited liability company (LLC), general partnership, S corporation or other structures;
. Drafting, review and negotiation of business contracts including commercial leases, purchase and sale contracts, promissory notes, intellectual property and other license agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and many other business agreements;
. Business disputes calling for skilled negotiation and litigation, including breach-of-contract allegations, partner or member disputes, infringement actions, and high-value commercial collections;
. Real estate transactions and litigation;
. Intellectual property matters ranging from trademark and copyright registration, to assertion or defense of our clients interests when allegations of trademark, copyright or patent infringement arise, to helping you to fully protect and profit from all of your intellectual property;
. Construction law, including construction defects cases on behalf of homeowners and representation.

- Intellectual Property

Our law firm, led in this practice area by skilled Arizona intellectual property lawyer Michael Gerity, who is licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), offers a wide range of services focused on protecting these essential assets and resolving disputes over them. Clients in the Phoenix area, statewide and in some cases nationally, rely on us for:

. Determination of the best forms of intellectual property protection for specific needs, whether they involve trademarks, copyrights, patents or trade secrets;
. Trademark registration to secure legally enforceable protection of business names, logos, slogans, marks and designs;
. Copyright registration to secure your exclusive rights to certain written or visual material, including computer programs;
. Resolution of trademark disputes and infringement allegations and matters of copyright infringement through sound, strategic negotiations or civil litigation if necessary;
. Resolution of patent disputes and infringement allegations;
. Protection of other types of intellectual property, including trade secrets accessed by competitors or former business partners and employees;
. Situational or ongoing business counsel on best practices for maintaining and protecting any form of intellectual property;
. Intellectual property licensing and sales or transfers of rights.