About Personal Injury in Buffalo, Eden, Springville, Dunkirk and Jamestown, NY
What is personal injury?
Personal injury victims are those persons injured through the fault of another party. Personal injury law encompasses a broad range of cases, from slip and fall injuries to automobile accidents. Any case in which one person is hurt by another person's negligent or wrongful action (or inaction) may be considered personal injury. Most personal injuries include physical, emotional, and financial hardships. If you or a family member has been the victim of personal injury in Buffalo, Eden, Springville, Dunkirk, Jamestown, or elsewhere in Western New York, our firm can help you obtain the benefits and damages you are entitled to by law. Please contact the Law Offices of Campbell & Shelton today.
Why doesn't our law firm advertise?
These days, it seems like you cannot watch television, listen to the radio, or go for a drive without encountering some form of advertising from a personal injury law firm.
The Law Offices of Campbell & Shelton do not participate in radio, television, or billboard advertising for two primary reasons: First, we feel that these types of advertising are harmful to the public perception of the legal profession and the field of personal injury law.
In addition, we are simply not interested in obtaining a large volume of personal injury cases, which are then delegated or handed-off to less experienced attorneys or staff. We have worked hard to establish a reputation as a personal injury firm that achieves nothing less than the best possible result for our clients in Buffalo, Eden, Springville, Dunkirk, Jamestown and surrounding communities. Although a capable and caring staff assist them, Mr. Campbell and Mr. Shelton insist on being personally involved with and knowing every case and every personal injury client. In addition, we will accept only as many cases as can be handled in the best and most expeditious manner. Unfortunately, this means that we simply cannot accept all potential clients that come to us.
For these reasons, any advertising done by this firm is limited to those forums where members of the public are intentionally seeking information on personal injury attorneys, such as internet and telephone yellow pages, as opposed to types of advertising that indiscriminately solicit personal injury cases. You can contact our firm by phone, or by filling out the form provided on the contact page. Someone from one of our personal injury law offices in Buffalo, Eden, Springville, Dunkirk, or Jamestown will respond shortly.
What happens once you contact our personal injury firm?
Once you contact our personal injury law firm and request a consultation regarding a possible personal injury case, you will have an opportunity to speak with Mr. Campbell or Mr. Shelton. This can happen in person at one of our personal injury law offices in Buffalo, Eden, Springville, Dunkirk, Jamestown, or over the telephone, whichever you prefer. Arrangements can also be made for a meeting in your home or in the hospital, if you are disabled due to your injuries. There is no fee for this initial consultation. During this meeting, Mr. Campbell or Mr. Shelton will explain the personal injury litigation process, provide you with important information regarding what you should and should not do to protect your rights, and answer any questions you might have regarding your personal injury case.
Should you decide to retain our firm to represent you, and yours is one of the limited number of personal injury cases that we can accept, you will sign a "contingency fee" agreement which specifies that you will not pay any attorney fee until and unless there is a recovery on your behalf. It also specifies that any costs of litigation, such as court filing fees, are the responsibility of the client (this is a requirement of state law).
Once retained, we begin working on your personal injury case immediately. This means conducting a complete investigation by utilizing private investigators, accident reconstruction specialists, and other qualified experts, depending on the nature of the case. All medical and other important records are obtained. All responsible parties and insurance carriers are identified and placed on notice. Contact our personal injury practice in Buffalo, Eden, Springville, Dunkirk and Jamestown for more information.
Can I wait a few months to pursue a personal injury claim?
NO. It is extremely important for persons who wish to pursue a personal injury case to contact us as soon as possible after their accident. This gives us the best chance to obtain and preserve crucial evidence and to provide timely notice to the appropriate parties. If the correct insurance carriers and defendants are not given proper notice, the right to make a personal injury claim could be lost forever due to statutory and contractual time limits. For more information, contact our personal injury offices in Buffalo, Eden, Springville, Dunkirk, and Jamestown.
