Explaining Your Options — Pursuing Positive Results
Have you been offered an inadequate settlement after being seriously injured in a car accident? Are you unsure what you are entitled to after suffering a work injury? Are you looking for a lawyer who will communicate with you directly, explaining your legal rights and options so you can make informed decisions?
With more than 17 years of experience, attorney John Christiansen is fully prepared to help Missouri and Kansas clients resolve legal problems and seek fair results. Contact John at his offices in Eastern Jackson County for help with any of the following issues:
- Personal injury law: If you've been injured or lost a loved one due to a car accident, medical error or other incident caused by someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation under personal injury and wrongful death law.
- Workers' compensation: In Missouri and Kansas, employees who have suffered injuries at work are entitled to medical treatment, replacement wages and lump sum settlements for future damages, regardless of who caused their injuries.
- Traffic tickets and municipal court: If you've been charged with DWI, domestic violence or another offense that is handled in municipal court, John has the experience to stand up for your rights.
- Employment discrimination: Certain types of discrimination, retaliation and sexual harassment in the workplace are illegal and may entitle you to seek compensation for the harm that has been done to you.
- Divorce: If you are considering divorce or have been served with divorce papers, you need an advocate who understands the applicable law and will follow the strategy that is most appropriate for your individual goals.
- Bankruptcy: Under federal bankruptcy law, you may be able to stop wage garnishment and harassing phone calls; cancel credit card debts, medical debts and certain other debts; and you may even be able to save your home and car from foreclosure and repossession.
- Estate planning: Putting your affairs in order can give you peace of mind about the future. John can help you put together your estate plan, drafting documents such as a will, a living trust, a power of attorney, a living will and more.
Whether you've suffered a serious injury or been confronted with any other legal problem, don't hesitate to contact John to discuss what he can do to help you pursue a positive outcome.
