The death of a family member is the greatest loss a family can suffer. When the loss is due to the fault of another, the family deserves compensation. The law provides your family with valuable rights, including the right to be compensated for the loss of the love, society and companionship of your loved one, and the right to be compensated for the loss of the earnings which your family member would have contributed to the family. These payments should all come from the insurance company of the person or company that caused the death, but to get these payments you need experienced help.

I am Steven R. Jacobsen, “The Accidental Lawyer.” I can:

• Fight for fair compensation for your loss;
• Ensure your claims are filed in a timely manner;
• Counsel you on who is eligible to file a claim.

The insurance companies know that the only way you can force them to pay your claim is to take them to court and obtain a judgment against the person who caused the death of your loved one. They also know that most non-lawyers can’t do that successfully, so they offer claimants without experienced lawyers less money – a lot less money – to settle their claims. The insurance companies know me. They know that if they are not fair to my clients I will take a case to trial. That helps me settle more cases faster and with fair results.

Remember: It costs you no more to have a lawyer on your side from the beginning of your claim than to get one later—after the insurance company has gathered evidence against your claim. You may also avoid costly problems by having a lawyer before you speak with the insurance company representative.