Deny, Deny, Deny.

It’s a typical tactic of people who seek to deceive you.  Insurance companies should always give a reason for claim denials.  If your insurer has denied a valid claim without giving any reason or has denied your claim for what you feel is an invalid reason, you may have a claim against your insurance company for bad faith.

Here are some ways that “bad faith” occurs –

1.  Failure to conduct a complete investigation.

2.  They offer much less money than the claim is worth.

3.  Delaying decisions on requests for medical treatment.

4.  They make threats if you continue to pursue the claim.

5.  The simple refusal to repay a valid claim.

So, fight back already!  Call on the services of The Ken Wagner Law Firm to fight for your rights.  They have taken on big insurance companies successfully for decades.  Ken has a reputation for defending people who have valid claims in The Great Southwest and Albuquerque.  Give his law firm a call right away at (505) 242-6300.

When Does a Burn Injury Merit a Lawsuit?

When a person suffers a catastrophic burn injury because of someone’s negligence or malicious intent, that person has every right to seek compensation under the law.  It may be difficult to know how a burn injury case will be resolved or how much a victim will receive.  Deciding if a claim is worth pursuing depends on several variables.

You must have three elements that are proven by a preponderance of the evidence –

1.  Prove that the defendant had a “duty of care”.

2.  An employer does not correct an unsafe work environment.

3.  You must prove that the breach of care directly resulted in your injuries.

I suppose that in The Great Southwest there are a handful of law firms that can represent you in a burn case.  Here is a suggestion.  Why not call the firm owned by the person who helped Stella Liebeck…go ahead, Google her name.  You should know exactly what to do next.  Call Ken Wagner Law of Albuquerque at (505) 242-6300.

When is a Product Defectively Designed?

Here is how we define it…when the design of a product is inherently dangerous or defective, the product was defectively designed and can lead to a claim brought by injured parties.  Claims would be brought against the party who designed the product, not the manufacturer, because the danger did not arise from an error or mishap that occurred during manufacturing.

Here are a few examples of a defectively designed product:

1.  A car model that has a tendency to flip over on a severe turn.

2.  Sunglasses that do not protect against ultraviolet rays.

3.  An electric blanket that shocks and injures the user when turned to high.

There are dozens of others, of course.  When a product injures you or a loved one because of its design we will be there to help you get the compensation that you deserve.  We are The Ken Wagner Law Firm of Albuquerque serving The Great Southwest in any and all personal injury cases.  Give our team a call and let’s sit down.  That’s (505) 242-6300.

The Difference Between Personal and Bodily.

We hope that you never have to remember this, but there is a distinct difference between personal injury and bodily injury.  You often hear these two terms when a person gets hurt. Some people tend to use personal injury and bodily injury interchangeably, however these two terms have entirely different meanings.

Here is a quick study.  Personal injury is an element of civil law. A personal injury claim compensates victims of accidents or social wrongs.  The plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit is the person who is injured.  When you suffer bodily injury, you are entitled to receive compensation for out-of-pocket expenses, lost wages, lost earning capacity, medical expenses, treatment procedures such as x-rays, therapy costs, and transport to the hospital. 

Knowing the difference is NOT your job…it IS ours!  We are The Law Firm of Kenneth Wagner serving personal and bodily injury victims for decades in The Great Southwest.  Ken Wagner has become famous for his work on The McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case.  Let our staff work for you.  Call Ken Wagner Law of Albuquerque at (505) 242-6300.

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Casey Jones is Still Rollin’ Along.

Maybe we have forgotten how frequently railway accidents occur in the United States.  Each year nearly 1,000 people are killed in train related accidents.  U S train and railroad accident statistics estimate that almost every two weeks a train derailment leads to a chemical spill as well.  Some of these spills are so serious that they require local residents to evacuate.

Here are some of the scenarios that occur on America’s railways –

1.  A Derailment

2.  Collisions between two trains

3.  Train vs. automobile

4.  Trains injuring people

Whatever the case may be, if you or a loved one has been on the wrong end of a railway collision in The Great Southwest please call the office of Ken Wagner Law located in Albuquerque.  They have dealt with man vs. train for decades and will know precisely what to do in your case.  Count on the railway accident attorneys at Ken Wagner Law.  Call (505) 242-6300.

Avoid Ethics Violations from your PI Attorney.

When you hire a personal injury lawyer in The Great Southwest, you are placing your legal, financial, and perhaps even medical future in their hands.  Unfortunately, attorneys are only human, and some are capable of making critical mistakes.  When an attorney blatantly disregards legal ethics, they are liable for facing serious disciplinary action.

Here are some of the ethical pitfalls –

1.  Undisclosed conflict of interest.

2.  Theft or misuse of client funds.

3.  Dishonesty in a fiduciary capacity.

4.  Lack of due diligence, in missing the deadline to file a lawsuit.

5.  Hiding evidence or failure to disclose relevant facts.

Ken Wagner is an AV Preeminent Lawyer.  That means he and his staff at Ken Wagner Law in Albuquerque meet very the high criteria of general ethical standards.  That’s comforting…isn’t it?  Ken Wagner Law has been helping people involved in personal injury cases in The Great Southwest for decades.  Contact the Albuquerque office at (505) 242-6300.