Cleveland, Ohio Personal Injury Lawyers

Seaman Garson LLC

614 West Superior Ave.
16th Floor, Rockefeller Building
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
USA

(216) 592-8741 or (866) 409-6215

(216) 696-8558

www.garson.com

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At Seaman Garson LLC, our lawyers have served as advocates for the injured for more than 40 years. We are one of the top 10 personal injury law firms in Ohio in terms of the number of lawyers on our staff. While we don't think that bigness alone is a sign of quality in a law firm, we do believe our size gives us the staff and financial resources to handle any type of personal injury case.

There are many law firms that can handle straightforward car accident and workers' comp claims. However, we are one of the few law firms that can handle cases that involve complex liability, unreasonable defendants, and catastrophic injuries and appeals. We are lawyers who will stand with you no matter how difficult your case becomes, no matter how far it needs to go. We have recovered numerous multimillion-dollar awards and settlements.

Seaman Garson LLC is AV-rated*, the highest designation under Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system. Further, attorney Michael A. Saltzer has been certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. In addition to personal injury and workers' comp cases, our lawyers handle complex business litigation.

At the law firm of Seaman Garson LLC, we provide representation to our clients on a contingency fee basis. This means that our clients only pay attorney's fees if we obtain a recovery for them. As attorneys, we have an obligation to serve your interests, but we also have a personal stake in making sure that your needs are met and that you get the highest quality legal service.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist, Recreational Vehicle Accidents, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Violations, Complex Litigation, Pregnancy & OB/Gyn Errors, Emergency Room Errors, Defective Medical Products

Practice Areas Description

- Car Accidents

Most people who are hurt in car accidents have little experience bringing claims against insurance companies. They don't realize how the things they say and do can be used to deny their claims or to diminish their financial recovery. What you don't know can hurt you when you are trying to deal with an insurance company after an auto accident. Don't make decisions that could have an affect on your financial future without first speaking to an experienced personal injury lawyer.

Seaman Garson is one of the largest and most established personal injury firms in Ohio. We have the resources needed to prove complex cases, and the staff needed to provide clients with responsive service. With more than a dozen injury attorneys on staff, we have helped thousands of people achieve financial recovery. The experience and credentials of our attorneys are second to none.

- Truck Accidents

Commercial trucks are subject to additional laws and regulations that are meant to protect the safety of everyone on our highways. While these regulations should make it easier to investigate truck accidents when they do occur, the reality is that there are strong financial incentives for truckers and trucking companies to try to bypass the law in any number of ways. Identifying the causes or contributing factors in a truck accident can be complex. That is why it can be particularly useful to work with an attorney who is experienced in investigating the causes of truck accidents and in bringing truck injury cases to settlement or verdict.

Seaman Garson is one of the largest and most established personal injury law firms in Ohio. Our firm has a proven record of successfully recovering compensation for injured people. We have the resources needed to prove complex truck accident cases and to identify all responsible parties.

- Motorcycle Accidents

If you have suffered serious losses due to a bike crash, contact an attorney with experience in motorcycle accident injury claims to find out if there are insurance benefits you didn't know about. Bikers are vulnerable, motorcycles are inherently unstable, and in a crash, the motorcycle rider and passenger often suffer catastrophic or fatal injuries. In order to take care of yourself and your family, you need to identify all sources of compensation.

At Seaman Garson LLC, in Cleveland, Ohio, our lawyers have successfully recovered large settlements and verdicts for victims of bike accidents and their families.* We are committed to seeing that our clients are treated fairly by all insurance companies involved.

- Personal Injury

You may have been visited by an insurance company representative who assured you there is no reason to see a lawyer about your personal injury claim. However, the insurance company's interests are the opposite of yours. You want full and fair compensation to recover from your injuries. They want to limit the amount of money they pay you.

Before you make any decisions about a legal claim — before you sign any papers for an insurance company or give a recorded statement — talk to an experienced personal injury lawyer. The law firm of Seaman Garson in Cleveland, Ohio, offers a free initial consultation for personal injury victims. Whether or not you hire our law firm, one of our lawyers will listen to the facts of your case and explain your options.

- Catastrophic Injury

When a car and commercial truck collide, when a tire blowout causes a vehicle to flip, or when an explosion leads to severe burns, its likely that the resulting injuries will affect every aspect of daily life. A catastrophic injury, such as a traumatic brain injury (TBI), spine injury, or severe burns, typically has long-term effects.

At Seaman Garson, our injury attorneys are committed to obtaining full and fair financial recovery for you. We often work with medical experts, life care planners, and economists to calculate the lifetime cost of serious injuries. The total value of your claim could include medical and rehabilitative care, the cost of adaptive equipment and changes to your home — or the cost of nursing home care if your loved one cannot return home — loss of income from reduced employment, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of the companionship of family members.

- Fire / Burn Accidents

A severe burn is the most agonizing injury anyone can suffer. For the victim, recovery is usually a nightmarish existence of skin scraping and skin grafts that can last for months or years. Even with plastic surgery, burns leave permanent physical and psychological scars.

At the law firm of Seaman Garson LLC in Cleveland, Ohio, we know what burn injury victims must go through. While no financial settlement can make up for what a burn injury victim has lost, our lawyers work hard to ensure that our clients receive the best possible medical care and as much financial security as possible. We offer a free consultation for burn victims and their family members.

- Pedestrian Accidents

Children walking to and from school, the elderly crossing busy streets, people in busy city crosswalks — these are the people most vulnerable to injury from inattentive drivers. Pedestrian accidents almost always lead to serious injury or wrongful death. The high cost of medical care, rehabilitation, medical equipment, nursing home or ongoing home care for a serious injury can run in the millions. Even a multiple leg fracture or broken knee can be debilitating and costly. Certainly, families suffer a tremendous emotional and financial burden when a loved one dies in a fatal accident. It's extremely important to obtain full financial compensation so you can afford the care you need.

At Seaman Garson, one of the largest and most established personal injury law firms in Ohio, our attorneys have a proven record of achieving compensation for injured people. We have the financial resources needed to prove your case. When you contact our office, a lawyer will talk with you about your situation and will listen to your story. If we believe negligence may have occurred, we will conduct a thorough investigation of your case.

- Recreational Vehicle Accidents

Recreational vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), snowmobiles, jet skis, and boats are difficult to insure, while the claims resulting from serious or fatal RV accidents are often denied by insurance providers. Meanwhile, ATVs and other RVs tend to be unstable and riders drive them in challenging situations. If you have suffered a serious injury or lost a loved one as the result of an ATV or other recreational vehicle accident, it is important to have a well-qualified attorney evaluate your case and investigate all possible sources of compensation for your loss. At Seaman Garson LLC in Cleveland, Ohio, attorneys have a demonstrated record of recovering large settlements and verdicts on behalf of accident victims and their families.

- Unsafe / Defective Products

If you were injured by an unsafe or defective product, you may be tempted to discard or modify the device so it doesn't hurt anyone else. However, doing so will result in the loss of important evidence in a potential legal case against the manufacturer. To preserve your right to compensation in a product liability case, it's important to preserve the product as well. The law firm of Seaman Garson LLC represents victims of consumer and industrial product accidents throughout Ohio.

- Construction Accidents

There are few jobs more dangerous than construction work. When accidents occur, they often result in catastrophic injuries that can change the lives of the injured workers and their families. At the law firm of Seaman Garson LLC in Cleveland, Ohio, we know the long-term effect an injury can have on your life. If you have suffered a construction injury, our lawyers provide a free initial consultation to discuss your rights and options.

- Dog Bites

Ohio has strict liability for dog bite injuries. This means that if a dog bit you, the owner of the dog is responsible for paying your damages, unless you tormented the animal. Damages in dog bite cases are usually paid by homeowners insurance. While dog bite cases may seem simple on the surface, they are often anything but. At the law firm of Seaman Garson LLC in Cleveland, Ohio, we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your rights and options. Our lawyers will also obtain a scar revision report so we can demand sufficient compensation for plastic surgery to return your child's appearance to as close to what it was before the injury as possible.

- Complex Litigation

Catastrophic complex litigation involves cases where the damages to the victim and the victim's family are extremely large, are often permanent, and will require a lifetime of financial, medical or other support. There are only a few law firms in Ohio competent and qualified to handle cases of this magnitude and Seaman Garson LLC is one such law firm.

In our many years of proven success, we have handled catastrophic damage cases that have included a hospital helicopter crash, a near-electrocution involving an aerial lift, a magnesium foundry explosion, ingestion of a low-molecular-weight hydrocarbon, brain damage due to hospital and medical negligence, overhead crane malfunction resulting in paralysis, and death due to excessive force by police. These cases are called catastrophic since the injuries and damages to the victims and their family are so severe. In order to document and help alleviate the damage, we often obtain psychological assessment and treatment, vocational assessment and treatment and/or an evaluation by a nationally known economist who present-values the damages. On occasion, we will also seek the opinions of neuroradiologists, neuropsychologists, neurosurgeons and orthopedic specialists, and other expert witnesses.

- Wrongful Death

If a member of your family suffered a fatal injury in a motor vehicle accident, a workplace accident, or from medical negligence, we extend our sympathy. Unfortunately, during this time of emotional and financial upheaval, you will soon be called by an insurance company and asked to decide whether to accept a settlement. It is likely you won't even know the full extent of your losses at the time of that call.

It is extremely important to consult an attorney before making a decision. You will have only one chance for financial recovery, so it is essential not to accept less than you are due. At Seaman Garson, our wrongful death attorneys are committed to helping grieving families recover full and fair compensation for their losses. It costs you nothing to meet with a lawyer from our firm.

- Nursing Home Injuries

People living in nursing homes are among our most vulnerable citizens. They are susceptible to falls and broken bones. Those who are bedridden are prone to skin problems. Persons suffering dementia or senility may wander off. They require attention and quality care in order to avoid injury. Even with proper care, some nursing home residents will suffer injury or illness simply due to their poor health. Not every injury is the result of negligence. A bed sore that develops sepsis, a broken arm from a fall, or weight loss can be signs of negligence or abuse in the nursing home. Families must be diligent in observing the condition of their loved ones and reporting suspected negligence.

At the Cleveland law offices of Seaman Garson, we are committed to seeing that nursing home residents' rights are protected and that they receive the care they deserve.

- Medical Malpractice

Not every bad medical outcome is due to doctor negligence. Sometimes patients die or suffer serious injuries even when the health care provider did everything right. However, if your treatment fell short of the generally expected standard of care, your health care provider may be guilty of malpractice.

When medical negligence results in harm, the law allows you to seek compensation. Seaman Garson represents adults and children (including older children affected by birth injuries in medical malpractices cases involving: Birth injuries such as cerebral palsy and shoulder dystocia; Pregnancy & OB/Gyn errors, including delayed C-section; Surgical errors, including failure to prevent blood clots from forming; Failures to diagnose illnesses and the misdiagnosis or late diagnosis of illnesses such as cancer; Emergency room errors; Medication errors; Defective medical products such as pain pumps.

- Workers' Compensation

It doesn’t cost anything to talk to a lawyer if you've been injured at work. Even if you don't want to pursue a claim now, an experienced workers' compensation lawyer will tell you how to document your injuries and protect your rights down the road.

The law firm of Seaman Garson LLC in Cleveland, Ohio, offers a free consultation for anyone who suffers an occupational illness or on-the-job injury. Whether or not you hire our law firm, one of our attorneys will listen to the facts of your case and explain your options. We represent injured workers throughout Ohio.