areasofpractice

Areas of Practice

At Eaton & Powell, our civil trial practice involves the representation of people who have been injured, or the families of those who have been killed, in accidents of all kinds. We also handle insurance coverage disputes and business and commercial litigation involving significant economic losses.

Although the types of cases we handle are as varied as the ways that people can sustain injury or incur damages through the fault of others, our primary areas of practice are highlighted below. If you have a question about whether you may have a case that requires the specialized representation our firm provides, please contact us for a free consultation.

Premises Liability Cases:
Eaton & Powell also handles cases involving rape and sexual assault stemming from failure to provide adequate security, or other liability claims against property owners and managers. We have successfully resolved claims against a number of apartment complexes when these property owners have failed to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition.
Products Liability: Eaton & Powell have successfully represented injured parties against the manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of defective products of many kinds, from household appliances to commercial equipment. Our firm has the resources and experience to pursue claims against well-known product manufacturers in meritorious cases involving significant injury or death.

Motor Vehicle Accidents:
From simple rear-end collisions to complex injury and death cases involving automobile, truck and motorcycle accidents, our firm routinely handles all aspects of motor vehicle accident litigation. We are well-versed in the constantly-changing laws relating to motor vehicle liability and motor vehicle insurance, including the no-fault and uninsured motorist laws, and are experienced in dealing with the sophisticated issues involving accident reconstruction, biomechanics, and human factors that often arise in significant motor vehicle accident cases.

We have written the book, Automobile Accident Injury Guide.

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Medical Malpractice:
Medical negligence on the part of physicians and hospitals can result in lifelong disability or death. We have prosecuted medical malpractice claims against healthcare providers of all kinds involving improper diagnosis, delayed diagnosis, substandard care, and negligence in providing care or performing surgical procedures. We are experienced in handling the often-complicated medical issues that arise in medical negligence cases.

We have written the book Know Your Rights Concerning Medical Malpractice.

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Construction Accidents:
Job-site and construction accidents often cause serious permanent injuries or death. Construction accident claims may be complicated by issues of worker's compensation immunity and potential multi-party liability. We are familiar with the issues in such cases, and can help you determine your legal rights.

Nursing Home Litigation:
Neglect and abuse of the elderly in nursing homes and other adult care facilities is unfortunately all-too-common. Our firm is familiar with state and federal legislation and administrative regulations governing nursing homes, and has successfully resolved claims on behalf of nursing home residents and their families.

Business and Commercial Litigation:
In addition to our primary litigation practice involving personal injury and wrongful death claims, Eaton & Powell also handles business and commercial claims involving significant economic losses.

Insurance Coverage Disputes:
Eaton & Powell handles a variety of insurance coverage claims, including both first-party claims (involving your own insurance company) and third-party claims (involving the insurance carrier for another party who may be responsible for payment of your claim if its insured was at fault). Our attorneys have been involved in the successful prosecution of claims involving automobile PIP and uninsured motorist insurance coverage, homeowners insurance coverage, health insurance coverage, disability insurance coverage, and life insurance coverage, among others, and are familiar with the statutory and contractual issues that are involved with these types of claims.