jschaf Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 For those that didn't hear yet, I spent the last week in the Trauma center due to a product defect. Don't want to or need to go into too much detail here. Can anyone recommend a good lawyer for such matters in the Cleveland area? Never having been through such an ordeal before my 1st reaction was to call one of the law offices I hear advertising on TV. Now I'm thinking there may be better alternatives. Suggestions? Thanks. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tonik Posted August 13, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Just once, OR needs to not be OR. Just answer his question. Don't speculate, don't ask questions. Don't play internet lawyer. TIA 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Well @redkow97 is a Cleveland area lawyer, not in that specific line of practice but I bet he could direct you to the appropriate one. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 (edited) A really good friend who is the CFO for a huge local law firm (government law) strongly recommends Jay Kelley at Elk and Elk. Yea, it is one of those TV law firms, but he is a senior partner and my understanding is that he runs his own show inside Elk and Elk more or less. If he isn't the guy for you or he does not think you have a case he will tell you so I am told. Edited August 13, 2018 by Tonik 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Jim, call a big firm first. Misny or Elk and Elk. If they won't take the case they'll give you a good referral. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobhawkins Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 (edited) @what who was the coach we had at MidO when it was just two of us in his group? Eric Spector? Hes a motorcycle lawyer. Yes: http://www.riderswin.com/ Jim, I talked to Eric, he does work in Ohio (he lives in Michigan) and has two other lawyers in Ohio who could be a resource for you if you haven't found anyone yet. He's a cool dude, good rider (as if that matters here!). Edited August 13, 2018 by jacobhawkins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Heard you had an accident. Hope you are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted August 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 28 minutes ago, max power said: Heard you had an accident. Hope you are ok. Thanks man. I should be able to walk normally in several months. Way better than being dead or paralyzed . I consider myself lucky. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 I hope you heal quickly, sorry to hear this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 8 minutes ago, jschaf said: Thanks man. I should be able to walk normally in several months. Way better than being dead or paralyzed . I consider myself lucky. Damn. Glad you're alive and not paralyzed. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Lawyer, who needs a lawyer? Let's just go slap some corporate bitches around until they pay up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 2 hours ago, jschaf said: Thanks man. I should be able to walk normally in several months. Way better than being dead or paralyzed . I consider myself lucky. Truth! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, jschaf said: Thanks man. I should be able to walk normally in several months. Way better than being dead or paralyzed . I consider myself lucky. Jim I don’t want to derail your thread so I’ll just say I’m really glad you’re doing well. Edited August 14, 2018 by durk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted August 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 5 hours ago, durk said: Jim I don’t want to derail your thread so I’ll just say I’m really glad you’re doing well. Rick, Thanks for hanging around for so long & being so helpful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 Don’t assume it’s a product defect claim. If it happened at work, you might have a worker’s comp claim. I like Tim Misney as a person, but he runs the business. He doesn’t do much actual legal work. It’s easy to shit on the TV law firms. I tend to do that unless i know the people. I know Dana Paris of Neurenber Paris. I also know David herman, who is a partner there. The fact is, if you have a strong case, you don’t need a great trial attorney or a high-priced firm. You want the person who will handle your case for the lowest contingent fee. Typical agreements are 30% of a settlement or 40% of a trial order. A smaller firm might do it for less than 30%. Remember, 97% of cases settle. I practiced criminal law, and recently moved to disability law, so i didn’t interact with the type of lawyer you need. The best advice i can give you is to interview lawyers. Don’t sign representation agreements with anyone until you talk to 3+ people. Half of running a firm is attracting business (tv), and buttering up clients. Remember, these folks do their pitch for a living, then they hand your case off to the attorneys who do the real legal work. Dont assume years of experience makes someone competent. Dana’s dad is the title partner at NPHM. That’s not why she has a job there. She’s crazy smart and thorough. She’s probably 31 now. Just one example. Message me if you contact Nuremberg Paris. I’ll let David or Dana know i referred you. (It’s an ethical violation for them to compensate me for referrals, so i get nothing out of it) good luck, and sorry you were hurt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 Side note, where are you located? Lawyers will drive 60+ miles for a good case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 23 minutes ago, redkow97 said: Side note, where are you located? Lawyers will drive 60+ miles for a good case. My attorney drove me to court 2.5hr each direction when I had court out of town lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 Glad you're OK, generally speaking. I just want to know the name of a company that rhymes with a company that I should no longer patronize. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobhawkins Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 (edited) ^ please see the second post. Nevermind! Edited August 16, 2018 by jacobhawkins Jim's the man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted August 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Disclaimer said: Glad you're OK, generally speaking. I just want to know the name of a company that rhymes with a company that I should no longer patronize. I'm no good at rymes so I'll leave it at this: Barnes Brothers, KTM, Brembo. beware. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 It sounds like everyone here did not steer you in the right direction on your suggest a new bike thread. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and resolution to your potential legal settlement issue! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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