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If you or a loved one has been injured by the negligence of someone else, The Rowell Law
Office would be honored to help fight on your behalf.
For the benefit of our clients and the communities that we serve we have developed this
website as a legal and consumer resource. In addition, we have provided information about
our law firm so that you can make an informed decision as to whether our experience and
qualifications can assist you with whatever legal problem you might face.
As part of our commitment to our clients, we always try to respond as quickly and carefully
as possible to your legal needs. We temper the speed of our service with the need to be
thorough. We don't want just to take care of your legal needs quickly, we want to take care of
them correctly. We promise to try to get you the results you need and deserve. This can only
be accomplished by having experienced, dedicated legal professionals on your side.
Many times people do not seek the guidance of an attorney for fear that doing so would be
too expensive and complicated. At The Rowell Law Office, we alleviate those fears right
away. Your first consultation is always free. During that first meeting you will find out
whether your problem requires the assistance of an attorney and what we can do to help. Fees
and costs are discussed up front. There is no "guessing" as to what your fee might be for our
services.
When you enter our office you will know that our attorneys and other staff members
genuinely care about you and your legal concerns. If we cannot give your case the attention it
deserves we will tell you so. We do not take cases unless we feel we can devote the resources
necessary to attend to them properly.
Automobile accidents are one of the leading causes of accidental injury in this country. Each
year, thousands of people are killed in motor vehicle crashes and millions are injured. These
crashes are frequently caused by the negligence of other drivers, leading to their own death or
injury as well as those of innocent
victims. Motor vehicle accidents can
have many causes, but they can usually
be divided into negligence, intentional
misconduct, or product liability. While
it is true that accidents can be caused
by a so-called "act of nature" such as
earthquakes, these are rare.
The law of strict liability could apply in
some circumstances and neither
negligence nor intent would need to be
shown. Another cause of auto accidents
is product failure. The Firestone tire litigation is a prime example of product failure. In that
case, a defect in the tire caused accidents beyond the control of drivers. The defects were not
intentional but in law the manufacturer was responsible. A similar situation could exist if a
repair to the car was done improperly and resulted in a crash. In some states, in the case of
auto accidents caused by drunk drivers, the business or host who supplied the alcohol and
allowed the driver to drive in an intoxicated condition could be found to have a liability in
addition to the drunk driver.
The law of strict liability could apply in some circumstances and neither negligence nor
intent would need to be shown. Another cause of auto accidents is product failure. The
Firestone tire litigation is a prime example of product failure. In that case, a defect in the tire
caused accidents beyond the control of drivers. The defects were not intentional but in law
the manufacturer was responsible. A similar situation could exist if a repair to the car was
done improperly and resulted in a crash. In some states, in the case of auto accidents caused
by drunk drivers, the business or host who supplied the alcohol and allowed the driver to
drive in an intoxicated condition could be found to have a liability in addition to the drunk
driver.
Wrongful death is the term used when someone causes the death of another person. The death may
be caused by the actions of someone or by their failure to act (neglect). Wrongful death is a civil
action rather than a criminal action. Since the person killed (decedent) cannot file suit or collect
damages, it is the family or representatives of the
estate that do so. The intent is to recompense
family members who have suffered monetarily and
emotionally from the death. Damages can be
assessed for lost wages and benefits, loss of
companionship, and emotional pain and suffering
caused by the trauma.