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James M. Roswold is licensed in Missouri Only. Heather A. Lottmann is licensed in Kansas and Missouri. Victor B. Finkelstein is licensed in Kansas and Missouri.
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As my attorney, what can I expect from you?
Here is a list of some of the tasks that we may be called to do in your case. Please keep in mind that all of these tasks may not be necessary in every case and in some cases there may be additional tasks that are not listed. Each case is different.
- Initial consultation and interview with the client;
- Educate the client regarding work injury claims;
- Discuss medical care options with client immediately and on an ongoing basis;
- Interview known witnesses, if necessary;
- Obtain photographs of the accident scene and injuries, if necessary;
- Collect any other necessary documentary evidence;
- Analyze legal issues presented by the facts of the case;
- File appropriate claim forms;
- Monitor client's medical progress;
- Pursue mediation and hardship settings in the event of disputes over compensation due;
- Obtain, review and analyze medical records concerning client's medical care;
- Obtain written medical and vocational reports concerning client's condition;
- Send client for independent medical examination;
- Contact insurance companies and put them on notice of the claim;
- When medical treatment has been completed, obtain, review and analyze treatment records;
- Prepare comprehensive demand package;
- Determine appropriate value of client's case;
- Attempt to negotiate settlement with insurance carrier;
- Advise you regarding the pros and cons of resolving your case for the highest offer procured versus pursuing claim in court; the advice is based upon an extensive analysis that includes many factors intended to allow you to make a fully informed decision whether to resolve your case at the offered amount or proceed with litigation;
- If settlement cannot be reached, pursue claim in court on behalf of client;
- Take appropriate depositions;
- Prepare the client, witnesses and healthcare providers for depositions;
- Produce to the defendant all pertinent data for the claim such as medical records;
- Prepare the case for trial and/or settlement before trial;
- Prepare the client and witnesses for trial;
- Preparation and organization of medical exhibits for trial;
- Preparation and organization of demonstrative exhibits for trial;
- Prepare for hearings such as pretrial mediation, pre-hearing settlement conferences, preliminary hearings depending on the needs of the case and whether the case is in Missouri or Kansas;
- File briefs and motions with the court to eliminate surprises at trial;
- Take the case to trial before an administrative law judge.
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Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys
1102 Grand Blvd., Ste 1901
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: 816-471-5111
Toll Free: 888-348-2616
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1102 Grand Blvd., Ste 1901
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: 816-471-5111
Toll Free: 888-348-2616
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Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys*
11900 College Boulevard, Suite 300
Overland Park, KS 66210
*By Appointment Only: Heather A. Lottmann & Victor B. Finkelstein
11900 College Boulevard, Suite 300
Overland Park, KS 66210
*By Appointment Only: Heather A. Lottmann & Victor B. Finkelstein
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Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys
1102 Grand Blvd., Ste 1901
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: 816-471-5111
Toll Free: 888-348-2616
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- I’m highly satisfied, I would call Victor again. I needed his help, and he has been a great attorney. I’m very comfortable recommending victor to other clients. Now that I’m happy with how much he’s helped me, I’m definitely recommending him to anyone that needed his help.
- Heather was very nice and polite and very informative. Heather was very responsive when I asked her questions and very informative. Yes, she was very aggressive with the insurance company. She was very aggressive trying to get a higher amount. Yes she was very nice. She is very informative and knows what she is doing.
- It was great to work with Heather, she kept me informed about everything, the dos and the don’ts and what everything was and kept me on track. she was very professional she told you what was going on, she kept you a breast of everything that was going on, she was an excellent lawyer. Ms Heather and the whole staff at the Accident Injury firm, I would recommend them to anybody across the world, that they are excellent, honest attorneys.
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