Larry F., Former Client

"I'm not sure where I would be today if it weren't for Justin and the law firm he is with... You become a part of the family the day you become a client and there is nothing more satisfying... If you want the best, the most terrific, then this is the man you want as your attorney."

Ben C., Former Client

"They're good people, plain and simple. I had the opportunity to work with Justin Demerath on a few issues. One where he had nothing to gain financially and the other, he did. There was no difference in his demeanor, the way he treated me or his intent. He just wanted to help in any way he could."

Herbert F., Former Client

"I want to thank you Justin for a job well done. My case was certainly a difficult one as attested to by the number of rejections I had before your name was given to me... You were up front about my chances for a win, never denying the road blocks that certainly would arise. I was impressed by the professional manner in which you handled my case."

Melanie S., Former Client

"The service I received from Justin Demerath has been unparalleled in every aspect. He is very professional, concise, and empathic towards his clients. My settlement exceeded my expectations on my collarbone injury case, in result of his strong desire for success."

Teresa P., Former Client

"WOW! I haven't seen this kind of customer service in years. Justin visited with me on the phone until all my questions were answered. He was extremely helpful, gracious, pleasant, willing, professional and very nice."

"In the midst of dealing with insurance, body shop, doctors and staff all of whom were 'just doing their job'... Justin was a ray of sunshine on a very gloomy day in my life. He made me feel very comfortable and encouraged me to continue with my questions... Thank you Justin...God bless you."

Jon S., Former Client

"Fantastic Representation. Justin Demerath represented me in a motorcycle accident where I was injured severely. The outcome was a best case scenario based on the realities of the at-fault driver. I received the largest settlement that was available and it turned out well. That was the bottom line, but what I wanted to comment on was Justin's willingness to explain each step of the process and his personal interest in my case. He came to visit me at my house while I was still unable to walk and his competence and ability to put things in simple terms allowed me to feel comfortable to take the details of my case off my plate and put it in his hands."

Nancy C., Former Client

"I am just so impressed in your scientific and legal knowledge. Your commitment and enthusiasm goes beyond compare. Should I ever need your services again or if someone I know needs your expertise, I will not hesitate to give you and call or make a referral."

Jay B., Former Client

"My experience with the insurance companies over the 15 months following the accident was frustrating... I admit I was also reluctant to find a personal injury lawyer, based on the stereotype of personal injury lawyers that I had ... I no longer carry that stereotype with me, I've since learned better."

Cindy R., Former Client

"Great Representation. I was involved in an auto accident two years ago and, after unsatisfactory dealings with the insurance company of the other driver, I hired Justin Demerath to represent me in my claim for medical bills coverage.... Mr. Demerath is a true professional whose compassion for his clients and for the law is first rate."

Motorcycle Accident / Product Liability

Gross Recovery:$2,275,000.00
Client Net:$1,285,861
Attorney Fees:$910,000
Expenses:$79,138.18
Medical Bills:In excess of $170,438.09
A Retired motorcyclist was killed as a result of injuries sustained when a commercial truck hit his vehicle due to a defective design in the vehicle. Our firm represented 3 of 4 surviving children of the deceased, as well as jointly representing the estate of the deceased cyclist. The values stated are for all children as well as the Estate.
Disclaimer:
Past case values are not an accurate predictor of future results, nor the value of any potential client's particular situation. These case results are based upon unique and specific factual and legal circumstances. Each case is different. The same or similar results may not be able to be obtained for other clients in similar matters.

Product Liability

Gross Recovery:$2,025,000.00
Client Net:$810,153.07
Attorney Fees:$810,000.00
Expenses:$58,831.93
Medical Bills:In excess of $640,000.00
Partial blindness, memory loss, and brain damage suffered by a worker as a result of an unexpected vehicle rollover of a defective product.
Disclaimer:
Past case values are not an accurate predictor of future results, nor the value of any potential client's particular situation. These case results are based upon unique and specific factual and legal circumstances. Each case is different. The same or similar results may not be able to be obtained for other clients in similar matters.

Auto Accident

Gross Recovery:$1,850,000.00
Client Gross:$1,025,107.50
Client Net:$690,651.27
Attorney Fees:$671,000.00
Expenses:$152,430.75
Medical Bills:In excess of $339,982.00
Auto accident with a commercial vehicle which ran a red light causing a young man severe injuries that resulted in back surgery and prevented him from returning to work. The commercial vehicle driver was killed in the accident, and toxicology results showed him to be under the influence of marijuana while on the job.
Disclaimer:
Past case values are not an accurate predictor of future results, nor the value of any potential client's particular situation. These case results are based upon unique and specific factual and legal circumstances. Each case is different. The same or similar results may not be able to be obtained for other clients in similar matters.

Auto Accident

Gross Recovery:$1,250,000.00
Client Net:$671,000
Attorney Fees:$500,000
Expenses:$17,000
Medical Bills:$62,000
After serving two tours in Iraq, our client was hit by a commercial vehicle, suffering multiple broken bones and a spine injury. He was honorably discharged from the military due to his injuries and had a limited ability to earn a living.
Disclaimer:
Past case values are not an accurate predictor of future results, nor the value of any potential client's particular situation. These case results are based upon unique and specific factual and legal circumstances. Each case is different. The same or similar results may not be able to be obtained for other clients in similar matters.

Apartment Fire - Negligent Design of an Apartment Complex

Gross Recovery:$950,000.00
Client Net:$288,300.20
Attorney Fees:$378,300.20
Expenses:$251,730.48
Medical Bills:In excess of $532,393.34
Following a fire that destroyed their home and badly burned their children, a family of four hired our firm to represent them against their apartment building that lacked the proper fire exits.
Disclaimer:
Past case values are not an accurate predictor of future results, nor the value of any potential client's particular situation. These case results are based upon unique and specific factual and legal circumstances. Each case is different. The same or similar results may not be able to be obtained for other clients in similar matters.

Negligence - 18-Wheeler Accident

Gross Recovery:$900,051.64
Client Net:$540,305.24
Attorney Fees:$279,000.00
Expenses:$65,619.78
Open highway 18-wheeler accident, leading to the death of our client. We represented the Estate of the deceased, the widow of the deceased, as well as two adult children of the deceased when a wheel separated from a trailer. The values stated herein are cumulative.
Disclaimer:
Past case values are not an accurate predictor of future results, nor the value of any potential client's particular situation. These case results are based upon unique and specific factual and legal circumstances. Each case is different. The same or similar results may not be able to be obtained for other clients in similar matters.

Product Liability / Defective Machinery

Gross Recovery:$785,000.00
Client Net:$494,488
Attorney Fees:$250,537
Expenses:$39,975.45
Medical Bills:In excess of $67,431.47
Construction worker's legs were crushed by a machine when the braking mechanism failed. Our client was in his 50's and unable to work at his chosen profession due to his injures.
Disclaimer:
Past case values are not an accurate predictor of future results, nor the value of any potential client's particular situation. These case results are based upon unique and specific factual and legal circumstances. Each case is different. The same or similar results may not be able to be obtained for other clients in similar matters.

Auto Accident

Gross Recovery:$600,000.00
Client Net:$330,643.88
Attorney Fees:$240,000.00
Expenses:$4,501.59
Medical Bills:In excess of $101,045.83
Mother and two minor sons were all injured in a multi-car accident in which they were hit from behind by a woman who hit the gas instead of the brakes. Our client's spine was fused in multiple locations, and her ability to earn a wage was limited.
Disclaimer:
Past case values are not an accurate predictor of future results, nor the value of any potential client's particular situation. These case results are based upon unique and specific factual and legal circumstances. Each case is different. The same or similar results may not be able to be obtained for other clients in similar matters.

Bus Accident

Gross Recovery:$410,000.00
Client Net:$240,693.11
Attorney Fees:$164,000.00
Expenses:$5,309.89
Medical Bills:In excess of $97,892.23
Man injured his spine in an auto accident involving a charter bus on Interstate Highway 35.
Disclaimer:
Past case values are not an accurate predictor of future results, nor the value of any potential client's particular situation. These case results are based upon unique and specific factual and legal circumstances. Each case is different. The same or similar results may not be able to be obtained for other clients in similar matters.

Auto Accident

Gross Recovery:$152,500.00
Client Net:$84,609.24
Attorney Fees:$50,325.00
Expenses:$892.93
Medical Bills:In excess of $67,119.28
Teenager involved in a single-car rollover accident in which she was ejected from the passenger seat of the vehicle she was riding in and fractured her skull.
Disclaimer:
Past case values are not an accurate predictor of future results, nor the value of any potential client's particular situation. These case results are based upon unique and specific factual and legal circumstances. Each case is different. The same or similar results may not be able to be obtained for other clients in similar matters.

Product Liability / Defective Design

Gross Recovery:$150,000.00
Client Net:$94,151.42
Attorney Fees:$49,500.00
Expenses:$6,348.58
Medical Bills:In excess of $47,704.60
A wheelchair bound woman suffered broken legs due to the use of a customized shower chair that had faulty engineering rendering it an unreasonably dangerous product.
Disclaimer:
Past case values are not an accurate predictor of future results, nor the value of any potential client's particular situation. These case results are based upon unique and specific factual and legal circumstances. Each case is different. The same or similar results may not be able to be obtained for other clients in similar matters.

Auto Accident - Intoxicated Driver

Gross Recovery:$25,000.00
Client Net:$16,072.18
Attorney Fees:$8,332.50
Expenses:$595.32
Medical Bills:In excess of $17,892.00
Passenger injured in a vehicle T-boned by an intoxicated teenager who ran a stop light. The maximum amount of insurance was collected.
Disclaimer:
Past case values are not an accurate predictor of future results, nor the value of any potential client's particular situation. These case results are based upon unique and specific factual and legal circumstances. Each case is different. The same or similar results may not be able to be obtained for other clients in similar matters.

Auto Accident

Gross Recovery:$20,000.00
Client Net:$12,954.73
Attorney Fees:$6,660.00
Expenses:$385.27
Medical Bills:$31,018.92
Single-car accident. Passenger received soft tissue injuries when driver of her vehicle ran off the road to avoid hitting wildlife and flipped the car landing face down. The maximum amount of insurance was recovered.
Disclaimer:
Past case values are not an accurate predictor of future results, nor the value of any potential client's particular situation. These case results are based upon unique and specific factual and legal circumstances. Each case is different. The same or similar results may not be able to be obtained for other clients in similar matters.

Skillful and Aggressive Legal Representation

When you or a loved one has endured personal injury or wrongful death, you have the right to seek justice and compensation. O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath is committed to providing each and every one of our clients with compassionate advocacy and skillful, tireless, aggressive representation. Our number one priority is providing each client with the most desirable legal outcome to every issue they are facing.

We Value and Respect Every Client

We believe that every client deserves and should receive one-on-one access and attention. Legal issues can be daunting without the protection of knowledgeable and experienced lawyers. O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath is dedicated to resolving your unique situation with compassion and diligence.

Superior Client Services

At O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath we ensure seamlessly integrated work product and representation through our utilization of state of the art technology and resources. We are committed to providing our clients superior legal representation at every turn.

Commitment to Getting you the Compensation you Deserve

In our efforts to obtain compensation for our clients who have suffered injuries and the related indignities arising from the negligent actions of individuals and corporations, we pledge to provide you with a personalized, "no stone unturned" pursuit in achieving the most favorable outcome on your behalf in what are, undoubtedly, the most important and often life-changing situations you may ever experience.

Our clients never owe any fees unless we obtain financial settlement on their behalf. We will go the distance for you.

Contact Our Personal Injury Attorneys Today

O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath offers you a free one-on-one evaluation of your personal injury case. Our clients never pay for our legal services unless we obtain a successful recovery of compensation for you. Contact us today for a free and confidential consultation with our experienced personal injury lawyers.

How do I choose the right attorney for my case?

When you or a loved one has suffered an injury, hiring an attorney is one of the most important steps you will take toward seeking compensation from those who are responsible for your injuries. This can be a daunting and complicated process if you have never before hired an attorney and do not know how it all works.

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What are my rights as a client?

If you ever have any questions about these rights, or about the way your case is being handled by your attorney, do not hesitate to express your concerns to your attorney. He or she should be readily available to represent your best interests and keep you informed about your case.

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What should I do immediately after an accident?

Just after an accident or other event which seriously injures your or a loved one you may not know what to do or where to turn for help, especially when you have been injured by the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, or in many instances, the manufacturer of defective equipment or other products.

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What is the Personal Injury Lawsuit Process?

After an accident in which you or a loved one are injured, and you have sought medical attention and have hired an attorney to handle your insurance claim, you may be on your way to becoming a plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit if the insurance company has refused to make a reasonable offer of settlement on your injury claim.

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Could ERISA reduce my claim recovery?

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, known as "ERISA", is a federal law that may allow your insurance company, or your employer's health plan, to recover its costs on your claim, from a settlement or trial verdict award you may receive as a result of a personal injury lawsuit. This is known as "subrogation", and is considered to be a complex area of law. Potential subrogation interests should be discussed with your personal injury attorney after his/her review of any subrogation clauses in your insurance policy or your employer's health plan provisions.

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What information will my attorney need from me?

When you or a loved one have been injured in any type of accident it is important to keep extensive documentation of the incident and your injuries. Your personal injury attorney will interact with insurance companies and defense attorneys on your behalf, and in order to make a proper claim for all the benefits you are entitled to, this documentation is necessary.

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Some of our Victories

Product Liability Victory

Our firm represented a golf course grounds keeper who, due to a mechanical design defect in the industrial mower he was operating, was crushed under the machine when it fell into 15 foot ravine. The client suffered partial blindness, memory loss, and permanent brain damage.

Widow Prevails in Wrongful Death Action

Justin Demerath, in joint representation with his father, Attorney Larry Demerath, represented the widow of a truck driver who was killed when his vehicle struck a large tire that had detached from another truck. Larry and Justin are pictured above with the client.

Successful Settlement

Our firm represented a family in a wrongful death action against a large trucking company when their father was struck and killed by an 18-Wheeler due to a defective brake pedal. The case settled prior to trial. The brothers are pictured above.

Wrongful Death Info

What is a Wrongful Death?
Who may sue for wrongful death?
What can we help you recover?
When and why should you seek the services of an experienced attorney?
Case evaluation
Doctors, nurses, hospitals, medical malpractice, and wrongful death
Auto accidents and wrongful death
Prescription medication, over-the-counter drugs, and wrongful death

What is a Wrongful Death?

A wrongful death occurs when a person or corporation acts negligently, recklessly, intentionally, or fails to act, and that action results in the death of a person. A legal remedy may be sought for wrongful death in the following situations: when a company fails to protect its employee from dangerous working conditions, and as a result, the employee dies; when a driver intoxicated by alcohol of impaired by drugs hits and kills a pedestrian, driver, or passenger; when a person kills a spouse or relative; when a doctor’s actions or inactions result in the death of his or her patient; when a nursing home patient dies as a result of negligence or abuse; when a person dies on a bus, airplane, train, or other common-carrier as a result of negligence; when a person dies from the inaction or negligence of the supervisor during a organized activity, such a school field trip or sporting even; or, when a company’s dangerous product kills a person.

Contact the wrongful death attorneys at O’Hanlon, McCollom and Demerath with extensive experience in personal injury cases. We will discuss the specifics of your tragedy with you and inform you of your legal rights against the wrongdoers.

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Who may sue for wrongful death?

Spouses, parents, and immediate family members may bring suit against the wrongdoer. A minor child may need an adult guardian to start the legal proceedings. Depending on where the incident occurred, step or grandparents, or other family members, may bring legal action.

Contact the wrongful death attorneys at O’Hanlon, McCollom and Demerath with extensive experience in personal injury cases. We will discuss the specifics of your tragedy with you and inform you of your legal rights against the wrongdoers.

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What can we help you recover?

Nothing will bring your loved one back, but our law firm can help you get what you deserve form the wrongdoer. Here is a short list of the types of damages that can be recovered in a wrongful death case.

  • Medical expenses incurred before the victim died
  • Funeral expenses
  • Lost benefits, such as insurance, resulting from the death
  • Lost inheritance
  • Mental anguish
  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of the company and support of the deceased
  • Punitive damages, to punish and wrongdoer and to create a disincentive for those actions to prevent a recurrence

This list is not meant to be exhaustive. The laws dealing with wrongful death are complex and intricate. Contact the wrongful death attorneys at O’Hanlon, McCollom and Demerath with extensive experience in personal injury cases. We will discuss the specifics of your tragedy with you and inform you of your legal rights against the wrongdoers.

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When and why should you seek the services of an experienced attorney?

Contact a lawyer as soon as possible! While legal wranglings may be far from your mind during this tumultuous time, the law limits the amount of time you have to bring suit. This time limit is known as the statute of limitations. If you wait too long to seek recovery, you may be legally barred from exercising your rights forever.

It is important to have an experienced attorney on your side as soon as possible. This person can act as the advocate of your rights while you grieve. Contact the wrongful death attorneys at O’Hanlon, McCollom and Demerath with extensive experience in personal injury cases. We will discuss the specifics of your tragedy with you and inform you of your legal rights against the wrongdoers.

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Case evaluation

It is important to consult with an attorney regarding a wrongful death claim as soon as possible. Most attorneys will conduct what is called an initial consultation. During the initial consultation, the attorney will use the information you provide him and other information to evaluate the strength of your wrongful death claim. The attorney may accept you case, decline it, or request more information. If the attorney informs you that he does not believe you have a strong case, getting a second opinion is crucial. Evaluating the strength of a wrongful death case is not an exact science, and simply because one attorney’s opinion of the strength of your case is low doesn’t necessarily mean another attorney will agree. Many variables exist in a wrongful death case, and the laws created by the legislature and the courts are many and complex.

Obtain a second opinion if you have already met with an attorney. Contact the wrongful death attorneys at O’Hanlon, McCollom and Demerath with extensive experience in personal injury cases. We will discuss the specifics of your tragedy with you and inform you of your legal rights against the wrongdoers.

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Doctors, nurses, hospitals, medical malpractice, and wrongful death

When you are ill, you trust the trained experts who have studied for many years in college and medical school to make you well. As a patient, you normally do not question the health practitioner’s judgment or practice. Sometimes, this trust in misplaced. Unfortunately, doctors, nurses, and other health professionals make mistakes, and these mistakes can lead to death. When these mistakes happen, the wrongdoer may be responsible for the death of the patient. The attorneys at O’Hanlon and Associates can represent your right to recover from the loss of a loved one caused by the negligence of a doctor, nurse, or other health care professional. Our firm can handle cases involving death caused by the following occurrences

  • Surgical equipment left inside patient
  • Surgery performed on the wrong part of the patient
  • Mother or child injury during delivery
  • Prescribing the wrong medication
  • Prescription overdose
  • Improper diagnosis
  • Improper medical procedure employed

Contact the wrongful death attorneys at O’Hanlon, McCollom and Demerath with extensive experience in personal injury cases. We will discuss the specifics of your tragedy with you and inform you of your legal rights against the wrongdoers.

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Auto accidents and wrongful death

A driver’s error can lead to more than injuries and property damage – sometimes, death of a loved one can result. When that death is caused by the negligence, the improper action or inaction, of a person, you may be entitled to compensation. Our firm handles cases resulting from the wrongful death caused by the following events.

  • Breaking traffic laws
  • Excessive speed
  • Road rage
  • Failure to yield
  • Aggressive driving
  • Improper lane change
  • Failure to maintain vehicle

Contact the wrongful death attorneys at O’Hanlon, McCollom and Demerath with extensive experience in personal injury cases. We will discuss the specifics of your tragedy with you and inform you of your legal rights against the wrongdoers.

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Prescription medication, over-the-counter drugs, and wrongful death

Big drug companies make billions of dollars every year. The incentive to speed drugs to market is high, and that rush can lead to unsafe drugs entering the market. If a loved one has died as the result of taking a drug or prescription medication, you may be entitled to recovery. Some drugs which have been found to kill include the following medications:

  • Vioxx
  • Phen-phen
  • Asbestos
  • Fosamax
  • Baxter Dialyzers
  • Baycol
  • Celebrex
  • Ephedra
  • Meridia
  • Paxil
  • Prempro
  • Prescription Drugs
  • Propulsid
  • Rezulin
  • Serzone

Contact the wrongful death attorneys at O’Hanlon, McCollom and Demerath with extensive experience in personal injury cases. We will discuss the specifics of your tragedy with you and inform you of your legal rights against the wrongdoers.

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