Our firm's six legal assistants make it their mission to assist the attorney in getting client’s questions answered, see that medical bills are paid, ensure that all the documentation necessary for the presentation of a personal injury claim is gathered in a timely manner and to keep client’s updated on the progress of their case. Our clients appreciate their professionalism, prompt responses and the encouragement and support the legal assistant provides to them.

The legal assistant responsibilities are varied and demanding. The responsibilities include:

• Obtaining, reviewing, organizing, and analyzing medical records.
• Obtain, review, and organize damage information; calculate damages (medical expenses, lost wages, household expenses, consortium claims, property damages); prepare, maintain, and update damage summaries.
• Communicate with experts and provide copies of all relevant documentation regarding accident, product information, and/or medical care, including all summaries of same.
• Liaison with insurance adjusters, provide necessary information/documentation to adjusters.
• Conduct computerized medical, scientific, and technical literature research. Analyze materials and prepare synopsis.
• In product liability cases, obtain and compile records relating to product history and information about similar products, including research and development, manufacture, patent/copyright filings, instructions for use, distribution, sales, and advertising.
• Obtain factual information about products, companies, and individuals from various resources, including government agencies.

Our legal assistants are experts in problem solving for our clients. Together with the attorneys, legal secretaries and other staff members, they follow through on the details and the logistics of the claims and the litigation processes. It is this team approach that keeps the legal process running smoothly and directly impacts the success of our client's case.