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If you have been injured in a motorcycle or motor vehicle accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, wage loss as well as for the pain and suffering you experienced. We will help you navigate your case to protect your rights and make sure that you receive full compensation for all of your damages.

The untimely death of a loved one is always traumatic for the entire family. The reckless actions of another, intentional or not, that cause death entitle a family to compensation and justice. We are here to offer empathetic support to your family and will assist you so that you can achieve the best possible result under such tragic circumstances.

If you or a loved one have been injured by a dog, the dog's owner may be required to pay your medical bills, as well compensate you for your emotional and physical pain and suffering, any damaged property, and lost income as a result of the actions of their pet. 

Slip and fall cases can be difficult because negligence must be proven in order to hold the dog owner liable. Our team carefully combs through all of the details of a case to hold the responsible party accountable to you for your injuries and other damages. 

After the death of an individual, sometimes family members become embroiled in disputes regarding the distribution of the decedent’s assets or the validity of a will. These unfortunate situations sometimes require that litigation be filed in probate court. This is another type of situation that we can provide you with the help you need. 

Nursing home residents have many rights such as adequately trained staff, a safe and comfortable living environment, and adequate supervision. When those rights are violated, it can be devastating for both the injured party and their family members. We are prepared to help you and your injured family member through this difficult process.

Oftentimes businesses become embroiled in disputes with customers, other businesses, or third parties. If you are a business owner and have been threatened with a lawsuit or sued, we can help you protect your business from claims of this nature.

If an insurance company is refusing to pay a legitimate claim or otherwise failing to live up to its obligations under the policy, we can help. Our firm has assisted many individuals throughout the years in battles with insurance companies unwilling to abide by the terms of the policy that it has taken premiums for but unjustifiably refuses to pay.

Many times after individuals sell a home, the buyer becomes dissatisfied and files a lawsuit against the sellers. We have defended a number of these cases over the years and can advise you as to your rights in the event you have been sued. by an unsatisfied purchaser.

When someone makes a false and malicious statement about you, either verbally or via the internet, it could cause damage to you and your reputation. For those who have been defamed or accused of defaming others, we are prepared to address those claims with or without court action. The consequences of defamation can be life-long without proper intervention.

If you used a product in the way that it was intended to be used and nevertheless were injured, the product may have been defective in some way. Defective products injure hundreds of thousands of people every year and can be especially dangerous for young children and older adults. 

As recent events have shown us, municipal employees like police officers, county sheriffs, school administrators, school teachers, and others sometimes act in a fashion that can cause serious injury or even death.  At McGranaghan & Stawski Ltd.,  we have extensive experience in handling these types of cases.  If you have been injured by the actions of someone who works for a governmental agency, we would be happy to review your case and advise you of your options.