Maryland Lawyers: Iamele and Iamele Attorneys serving Baltimore

Personal Injury:

Personal injury refers to an area of the law that seeks to protect victims who are harmed by the negligence of another person or entity. Negligence, in turn, is defined as the failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person, under the same circumstances would have exercised.

Personal injuries can be sudden, devastating, and tragic events which have an enormous impact on the lives of the individuals who experience them. The long term implications of many personal injuries often do not surface or become apparent until many years after the initial occurrence. Because these claims include medical care, earning capacity and quality of life, they can become complex legal matters.

The lawyers at Iamele & Iamele, L.L.P. are prepared to investigate personal injuries and determine the value of each claim. They also have the experience and resolve to direct cases through the complex process of negotiations, and, where necessary, see each case through the conclusion of trial. The firm handles personal injury cases involving:

Automobile Accidents
Trucking Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Head and Spinal Cord Injuries
Brain Injuries
Amputation, Burns and Fractures
Drowning
Nursing Home Issues
As well as many other types of serious injuries.

If you or your loved one has suffered a personal injury, contacting an attorney is the best way to ensure that your rights will be protected. Please request a free consultation or call our offices at (410) 779-6160 to speak with an attorney.

There is no obligation to pursue a claim and if you do decide to pursue a claim, thre are no fees or expenses until you obtain a recovery.

Malpractice:

Medical Malpractice is an act by a physician, hospital or any other health-care provider that has been performed negligently. In essence a malpractice case is an allegation that a professional has breached a standard of care that is recognized by other health care professionals in the community and thus acted improperly or failed to act properly.
Contrary to news media reports, surprisingly few malpractice claims are actually filed. Only 2% of people injured by the negligence of medical professional seek compensation through a lawsuit. One reason is that medical malpractice cases are extremely expensive and time intensive.

Medical Malpractice Insurance exists for a reason. If a caregiver has harmed you or a loved one, you may be entitled to compensation. Because it is often difficult to determine whether malpractice has occurred, early intervention is essential in such a case. The lawyers at Iamele & Iamele, L.L.P. will ensure that your potential malpractice case is reviewed by the proper expert and is given the individualized attention that your case deserves. Our attorneys represent victims of medical negligence and their families for claims brought against their doctors, hospitals, and nursing homes.
If you believe that either you or a loved one has suffered a malpractice related injury, contacting an attorney is the best way to ensure that your rights will be protected. Please request a free consultation or call our offices at (410) 779-6160 to speak with an attorney.

There is no obligation to pursue a claim and if you do decide to pursue a claim, thre are no fees or expenses until you obtain a recovery.

Wrongful Death:

The purpose of wrongful death law is to compensate for harm to a person resulting in death. A wrongful death lawsuit allows the surviving dependents or beneficiaries, such as spouse, child, or dependent parent to receive monetary damages as a result of the defendant’s negligent conduct. Under Maryland law surviving family members may be compensated for both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages may include loss of future income and financial support, or even placing a value on the loss of different household services the family member provided. Non-economic damages may include the loss of love, care, comfort, supervision, and guidance.

Determining the amount of compensation that a family is entitled to following the death of a relative requires experience. The handling of these claims also necessitates and understanding of the tremendous strain that family members undergo after the loss of loved one. The lawyers at Iamele & Iamele, L.L.P. have the ability to sort out the details of a wrongful death claim in the context of turmoil surrounding such a case.

If you have lost a family member as a result of the negligence of another person, please request a free consultation or call our offices at (410) 779-6160 to speak with an attorney. There is no obligation to pursue a claim and if you do decide to pursue a claim, there are no fees or expenses until you obtain a recovery.

Worker’s Compensation:

Work injuries result from accidents at the work place occurring in the course of employment. The workers’ compensation system is deigned to provide a method for employees to receive compensation for such work-related injuries in the form of fixed monetary awards. Common types of workplace accidents include:

Construction Accidents
Factory Machine/Equipment Accidents
Work Vehicle Accidents
Falls & Slips

If you have been injured at work, contacting an attorney is the best way to ensure that your rights will be protected. Please request a free consultation or call our offices at (410) 779-6160 to speak with an attorney. There are no fees and expenses until we win your case.

Police Misconduct:

Although most police officers police officers behave as valued public servants, there are a few who abuse their power, violate their oath as peace officers and trounce the rights of the public. Police misconduct is not merely a problem, it is illegal. Perhaps the best known example of misconduct is brutality. Police misconduct also includes improper search and seizure, harassment and racism in law enforcement. Victims of police misconduct can be injured, wrongfully convicted of crimes, wrongfully incarcerated and may face social stigmatization.

Citizens are protected against police misconduct by both the Federal Constitution and the Maryland Declaration of Rights. Moreover, the law allows for victims of police misconduct to sue individual police officers for the deprivation of their rights, as well as, monetary damages for the injuries they have suffered.

Because cases against police officers are often difficult to win, many lawyers refuse to accept this type of case. The lawyers at Iamele & Iamele, L.L.P., however, believe that these cases are important and integral to out democracy. The firm has investigated and successfully litigated numerous police misconduct cases resulting in multi-million dollar trial verdicts and out of court settlements. Our success has prompted many Maryland lawyers to refer their police misconduct cases to Iamele & Iamele, L.L.P.

If you believe that you have suffered an illegal arrest that led to a period of imprisonment or excessive force causing physical injuries, please request a free consultation or call our offices at (410) 779-6160 to speak with an attorney.

Crime Victim Litigation:

The consequences of crime frequently extend far beyond the criminal act. Victims often find themselves confronted with expenses for medical procedures, physical rehabilitation, counseling and lost wages. Crime victims and their families are often unaware of their rights to seek civil redress. Regardless of the outcome of the criminal prosecution, or even if there was no prosecution, crime victims can file civil lawsuits against offenders and other responsible parties.

The civil system, unlike the criminal justice system, does not attempt to determine the guilt or innocence of an offender. Rather, civil courts determine whether an offender or a third party is liable for injuries sustained by the victim as a result of the criminal event. Moreover, in the civil system liability must be proven by a “preponderance of the evidence” which is substantially less than the “proof beyond a reasonable doubt” standard utilized in criminal cases. Where an offender is found to be civilly liable, courts may order the payment of monetary damages to victims. Although such awards can never fully compensate the victim of trauma or replace the loss of a loved one, they can be a valuable resource to help crime victims rebuild their lives.

Examples of criminal conduct that can rise to a civil suit include:

“Sexual Abuse” - sexual impropriety including rape and sexual assault and characterized by the victim’s lack of or inability to consent.
“Homicide ” – a death caused by another person which occurs without justification or excuse, including murder, manslaughter and vehicular homicide.
“Assault” – any intentional physical contact that offends a victim.
“Kidnapping” – holding a victim against his or her will for any amount of time.

In some crime victim cases a “third-party” may also be held liable. These third parties are typically included in case where they have created or contributed to the circumstances giving rise to the criminal event. Examples of potential third parties include:

Hotels, colleges, shopping malls and apartment complexes may be found liable to a criminal victim for failing to provide adequate security.
Child-care centers, schools, and churches that fail to adequately check the background of their employees or respond to allegations of abuse.
Companies providing home services that fail to adequately check the background of their employees or safeguard their customers.

The lawyers at Iamele & Iamele, L.L.P. have experience handling civil cases on behalf of criminal victims. They also have the both the compassion necessary to address the issues inherent in these cases, and the resolve to direct these maters to trial.

If you, a friend or family member has been the victim of a crime, please request a free consultation or call our offices at (410) 779-6160 to speak with an attorney. Even if you decide not to hire an attorney, you should obtain a legal consultation to make sure you are aware of your legal rights. There are no fees or expenses until we win your case.

Criminal Cases:

Criminal charges are serious and can result in the loss of freedom, as well as, a criminal record that may significantly impact other aspects of a criminal defendant’s life. The lawyers at Iamele & Iamele, L.L.P. understand the emotional impact that a criminal charge can have. They also have the necessary experience and legal knowledge of the law to assert an uncompromising defense on behalf of their clients

As a defense attorney for over thirty years, and as a former President of the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney’s Association, Domenic Iamele has emphasized the defense of criminal matters in his practice. The firm of Iamele & Iamele, L.L.P. now zealously represents citizens of the State of Maryland in both felony and misdemeanor criminal cases involving:

Murder – Manslaughter
Sexual Offenses
Drugs & Narcotics (C.D.S.)
D.W.I. & D.U.I.
Traffic Offenses
Assaults
Theft/Shoplifting
Guns & Weapons
Juvenile Crimes
Warrants
Appeals

If you, a friend or family member has been charged with a crime, please request a free consultation or call our offices at (410) 779-6160 to speak with an attorney. We know what is at stake and we will work hard to ensure that your rights are protected. Even if you decide not to hire an attorney, you should obtain a legal consultation to make sure you are aware of your legal rights.