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Automobile
Accidents:
Michigan law in this area has undergone a great deal
of change recently.
Therefore, it is vital that people involved in serious
injury automobile
accidents consult with an experienced, aggressive
lawyer. Not many lawyers
have handled settlements that have exceeded one million
dollars; attorney
James Giffels has.
Unlike many other lawyers, Jim does not represent
insurance companies ...
only injured people. Jim takes pride in the success
he has had in helping
victims of negligent and careless drivers.
Workers’ Compensation:
Mr. Giffels has been involved in Michigan Workers’
Compensation Law since
1988. Initially, he was a claims adjuster for
Liberty Mutual Insurance, then
Citizens Insurance. After graduating, with honors,
from law school in 1994, he
defended the insurance carriers and employers at a
downtown Kalamazoo law
firm. Since 1996, Jim has represented only injured
people in the Workers’
Compensation Court. Jim refuses to represent
employers or insurance
companies. His successful track record speaks
for itself in this area of the law.
Premises Liability:
When you are injured on the premises of another, the
law allows you to make
a claim, if the landowner was negligent and that negligence
was the cause of
your injury. This is another area of the law
which has undergone a significant
degree of change. It is best to consult with
an attorney who has experience
(especially jury trial experience) in this area of
the law. Jim has successfully
represented clients in this area of the law for over
a decade.
Dog Bites:
Michigan law makes a dog owner strictly liable when
their dog bites someone
without provocation. Jim’s experience
in this area includes a $250,000
judgement against the owner of a dog (which had to
be paid, in full, by the owner’s insurance carrier).
Other Areas of Practice:
- Nursing
Home Litigation
- Product
Liability
- Medical
Malpractice
- Construction
Site Injuries
- Boating
Accidents
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