Personal Injury Law Firm in Cleveland, Ohio
Novak, Robenalt & Pavlik, L.L.P.
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Tower City Center 1660 West 2nd St., Suite 950 Cleveland, Ohio 44113 USA |
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(216) 592-8758
or (866) 400-6637
(216) 781-9227
www.nrplaw.com
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Novak, Robenalt & Pavlik is the product of the merger of two of Cleveland's most respected firms. More than seventy-five years ago, the Sindell brothers became pioneers in the field of personal injury litigation. In the early days of representing injury victims the Sindells and lawyers like Melvin Belli through their early associations determined that those people injured through the negligence of others required the best representation possible. The Sindells' innovative use of trial techniques and preparation of the personal injury case led them to the forefront as champions of the injured.
He has earned the respect of clients, colleagues and opponents. In 1998 Tom Robenalt, a former insurance defense lawyer, joined the firm. He quickly became a partner and provided new insight into handling the personal injury case. He knew how the other side worked and what it took to beat them at their own game. He quickly achieved multi-million dollar results for clients. He also continued in the tradition of bar leadership which this firm has always believed in.
Today, we carry on the tradition by taking on a wide range of personal injury and wrongful death cases, including those that involve medical malpractice, birth injury and brain damage. We also handle cases involving non-physical damage, such as employment law and consumer protection cases. We stand up for the rights of people like you. In summary, the legend continues in representing the injured at Novak, Robenalt & Pavlik.
Practice Areas
Additional Practice Areas: Wage and Hour Claims; FMLA Issues; Defective Cars; Predatory Lending and ARM; Mortgage Issues; Warrantees and Service Agreements; Same as Cash Agreements; Misrepresented Products; Defective Farm Equipment, Home Appliances and More; Insurance Coverage; Funeral Home Abuses; Chiropractic Malpractice; Dental Malpractice; Accounting Malpractice; Legal Malpractice; Insurance Sales Malpractice; Architectural Malpractice; Factory Accidents; Mining Accidents; Negligent Security; Defective Machinery and Tools; Medical Product Liability; Nursing Home Neglect; Consumer Protection; Misdiagnosis of a Medical Condition; Mortgage Fraud; Reglan® and Paxil®; Avandia®
Practice Areas Description
We provide legal representation in the following areas of practice:- Personal Injury
At the law firm of Novak, Robenalt & Pavlik, we have a unique asset when it comes to taking on personal injury cases: Among our team members are former insurance defense attorneys. Why is this important? In personal injury cases, we are not taking on the business or individual who actually caused the harm. We are taking on the insurance company that represents them. Because our team members have served as insurance defense lawyers, we understand how our opposition works. We understand what buttons to push to get results for our clients. Aggressive lawyers win cases and get clients what they deserve.
- Car Accidents
In car accident cases, we pursue compensation the way it should be pursued: efficiently, aggressively and thoroughly. The cases can present complex insurance issues that we understand and we will help guide you through the maze. For more than 75 years, this approach has worked to the benefit of people in Cleveland and the surrounding parts of Ohio. At the law firm of Novak, Robenalt & Pavlik, we are confident that this approach will work for you too.
- Truck Accidents
Personal injury cases involving truck accidents should not be treated as if they were the same as car accidents. These are unique cases because the trucking industry is governed by federal regulations. These regulations outline how truck drivers and trucking companies can do business. Our attorneys can handle cases involving underinsured and uninsured motorists. We understand the distinct differences between truck accidents and car accidents. We know the federal regulations that apply to truck drivers. We know how to review log books, to look into accident history and more to get the information we need to build a strong case. We know how to get results in your truck accident case.
- Premises Liability
In premises liability cases, the opposition is not actually the owner of the property. The opposition is the insurance company that represents the property owner. Insurance companies know how to put up a fight. We should know. Among our team members are former insurance defense attorneys. This means we know exactly what we are up against in premises liability cases. We know how the other side will approach the case. More importantly, we know what buttons to push in our quest to get you the results you need.
- Slip and Fall Injuries
Much of our business is sent to us by other law firms in Cleveland or the surrounding parts of Ohio. They send their loyal clients to us because they don't handle personal injury cases, such as those involving slip and fall injuries. They send them to us because they know we will provide them with the care they deserve. We will provide you with the care you deserve. When you come to us, we will begin immediately. You will get personal attention from an experienced attorney who cares about you. We will be available for you at all times, ready to answer questions or address concerns. You can be confident that we mean it when we tell you that we want to take this burden off your shoulders.
- Negligent Security
Negligent security cases can be complex. Yes, the owner may be responsible. However, there may be other parties at fault as well. Perhaps a security company was hired, but they didn't do their job. Perhaps security cameras were installed, but the company that installed them didn't do it right. Our lawyers know how to find who is at fault. We know how to pursue the appropriate avenues as we strive to maximize your compensation. We know how to address insurance coverage issues. We know how to get results, and we have a long history of doing just that. We want to get results for you.
- Product Liability
In product liability cases, we are rarely fighting the business that made the product. More often, we are fighting the insurance company that represents that business. Insurance companies will work hard to avoid having to pay out compensation. We know, because some of our attorneys are former Cleveland, Ohio, insurance defense lawyers. This is important. It means that we have an insider's understanding of our opponents. We know their habits. We know their goals. Our lawyers know what buttons to push in order to get the results you need in your product liability case.
- Defective Machinery and Tools
Cases involving defective products require a great deal of investigation. Our lawyers must take great care to find out why an accident happened, to study how it occurred. We will work hard to dig up all the proof we need to show that the accident was the result of a poorly designed or poorly manufactured product. With that proof, we will make your case. We will show the opposition that we are serious about getting you maximum compensation. We will earn their respect by doing the research and building a solid case. If that respect does not translate to maximum compensation for you, we will take the matter to trial. We will work hard to get you results.
- Medical Product Liability
There is no doubt that medical product liability cases are challenging. In fact, many law firms may turn them down simply because they don't have the resources or the experience to take them on. Our attorneys have taken on many cases that have been turned down by other firms. We have turned difficult cases into positive results by putting in the time and effort necessary. When you come to us to handle your medical product liability case, even if you have been turned down by another firm, you can be confident that we will strive to achieve positive results for you.
- Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse
The first step in handling a nursing home abuse or neglect case is gathering the evidence to prove that it was preventable. We will comb all available records to find out why and how an accident occurred. We will conduct a thorough investigation, which will include looking at any reviews conducted on the nursing home by state agencies. By taking great care in gathering supporting evidence, we will build a case that makes our point clear: The act of nursing home neglect or abuse could have been prevented. Our goal is to ensure the case has the strength to achieve the maximum compensation for the harm that has been caused to your elderly loved one.
- Toxic Torts
Cases involving diseases caused by asbestos and other toxic substances used in a workplace are incredibly challenging. These diseases often don't reveal themselves until many years after exposure. The victim may no longer work for the same company. In fact, the company may no longer be in business. The company that supplied the toxic substance may also be out of commission. Our lawyers know the importance of investigation. We will dig deep to find who is at fault. We will strive to hold someone accountable for the damage that has been done. We have a long record of success in doing just that. We will work hard to get you the compensation you deserve.
- Workplace Accidents
While some accidents simply could not have been prevented, there are many that should have been. Employers should never put their employees at risk to cut costs or improve their bottom lines. Safety measures should not be overlooked. Defective equipment should not be kept in use. When an on-the-job injury or a wrongful death is the result of an employer knowingly doing something wrong, we will work hard to hold them accountable. Workers' compensation may simply not be enough. We will get you the compensation you need for a financially secure future.
- Construction Accidents
In construction accident cases, we are not going up against a negligent construction company. We are going up against the insurance company that represents them. These insurance companies have extensive resources and a great deal of experience in these matters. Our attorneys have the resources and experience to match. In fact, among our team members, you will find former insurance defense lawyers. This gives us a unique perspective. We know how the opposition will handle their case, but we know the steps to take in pursuit of maximum compensation for you.
- FELA Cases
If you or a loved one is a railroad worker who has suffered a personal injury on the job, or you have lost a loved one in a wrongful death, you have rights. In fact, the Federal Employers Liability Act — also known as FELA — provides specific rights to railroad workers who have suffered on the job injury. At the law firm of Novak, Robenalt & Pavlik in Cleveland, Ohio, our attorneys know how to handle railroad injury and death cases. We have been helping accident victims for more than 75 years. We know the importance of making your problems our own, so you can concentrate on getting your life back in order.
- Animal Bites
In dog bite and other animal attack cases, we are up against strong opponents. We are not referring to the owner of a dog or other animal. We seek compensation from the insurance company that represents that person. These companies are committed to minimizing the compensation they provide. Our lawyers, on the other hand, are committed to maximizing your compensation. At our firm, you will find team members who have worked as insurance defense attorneys. This means that we are very familiar with our opponents. We know how they operate. We know how to build cases against them. You can be confident that we know how to get results from them.
- Medical Malpractice
You can turn to us to take on any type of medical malpractice case, including those that involve:
• Birth Injury Cases: failure to perform a Cesarean section, cerebral palsy cases, lack of oxygen cases and more
• Surgical Errors: performing surgery on the wrong site, leaving surgical implements inside the body and more
• Misdiagnosis of a Medical Condition: failure to diagnose cancer, misdiagnosis of a heart condition and more
• Medication Errors: providing the wrong amount of medication, providing the wrong type of medication, failure to check for allergy concerns and more
- Professional Malpractice
Professional malpractice cases can be very challenging. To the person accused of malpractice, this is not simply a request for compensation. This is a challenge to their career and their future. They will have an insurance company on their side that is ready to protect them. We know insurance companies. On our team, you will find two former insurance defense attorneys. This means that we truly know our opponents, because we have been in their shoes. We know how they work. We know the buttons to push in a professional malpractice case to pursue results that matter to you.
- Insurance Bad Faith
You faithfully pay your insurance premiums. When you file a legitimate claim with your insurance company, you expect them to be just as faithful in fulfilling their part of the agreement. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Insurance companies are businesses. They do not want to pay money out. They will look for any way they can to avoid having to do so. When this happens, it is referred to as an insurance bad faith case. At the law firm of Novak, Robenalt & Pavlik, we handle these cases. We strive to get insurance companies to pay.
- Consumer Protection
In lemon law and consumer protection cases, our attorneys will be going up against businesses of varying sizes. Some of these businesses may have insurance companies to fight for them. Others may have the resources to put up a strong fight. We have the law on our side. We understand the Ohio Consumer Sales Protection Act, as well as the applicable federal laws. These laws are in place to prevent people like you from being taken advantage of by businesses. We know how to put these laws into action to pursue the positive results you need. We will make your problem our problem. We will work hard to make this right.
- Class Actions
Our attorneys have the knowledge to take on a wide range of class action suits, including:
• Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Class Action Suits: cases in which multiple people were hurt due to defective prescription drugs or over-the-counter medication, defective medical products or other defective consumer products
• Mortgage Fraud Class Action Suits: cases in which a lender has engaged in predatory lending that led to financial damage or foreclosure for many people
• Employment Law Class Action Suits: cases involving many employees with wage and hour claims, discrimination claims or other employment law claims
Any issue involving physical, financial or other forms of damage to multiple individuals can be cause for a class action suit.
- Employment Law
At the law firm of Novak, Robenalt & Pavlik, we are extremely aggressive when it comes to employment law matters. Our lawyers understand that you have been wronged. We will strive to make it right. We will put in the time and effort to get to the bottom of the unjustified treatment you have received in the workplace. Our attorneys will carefully investigate your case to uncover exactly what went on. We will dig up the facts to prove it. We will build a case designed to get you maximum compensation.
Attorneys
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Mr. William Joseph Novak
Managing Partner Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury |
Mr. Thomas C. Pavlik
Partner Bankruptcy, Debtor and Creditor |
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Mr. Thomas D. Robenalt
Partner Employment, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury |
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