Ogborn, Summerlin & Ogborn, LLC

OSO takes pride in caring for its clients as well as developing a solid case to help OSO clients recover adequate compensation for injuries suffered. The firm does not rush cases to conclusion for nominal settlement payouts. Each client is treated individually. We asses injuries and damages. We do everything in our power to make sure our clients receive proper treatment from qualified medical providers. We take an appropriate amount of time to make sure we understand all of our client's injuries and future needs. The legal process only allows an injured victim one opportunity to be fairly compensated. It is not a process that should be rushed or taken lightly. We are thorough in order to make sure our clients receive adequate and appropriate care as well as appropriate compensation for their injuries and economic damages.

Car Collision

The keys to obtaining appropriate compensation for injuries sustained in a car collision are:

• understanding what information needs to be provided;
• providing that information in a concise and persuasive fashion;
• being effective in negotiation.

Negotiations may take different forms, such as direct communications, mediation, or, if no fair settlement is possible, the courtroom.

We tell our clients that we each have jobs to perform in an automobile collision case. The client's job is to seek appropriate medical care, follow their doctor's advice and pay attention to their physical well being. The job of OSO is to monitor treatment, gather information and prepare the client's case to make a demand and ultimately try the case to a jury if needed.

OSO does not have thousands of automobile collision cases at any given time. We choose our clients carefully just as we expect our clients will choose their lawyer carefully. We know that when we have a client who has suffered injuries from a car accident we will put in tens of thousands of dollars worth of time. We treat our clients as individuals and expect to put a significant amount of time, energy and effort into helping the client obtain appropriate treatment and fair compensation for their injuries.

There are a number of automobile accident attorneys in the marketplace. When you are interviewing attorneys for possible representation make sure to ask the attorney's experience in actually trying automobile collision cases to juries as well as what goes into the demand package they create. A two page letter demanding money is not likely sufficient. Our lawyers will be more than happy to explain how we handle automobile collision cases differently in order to be as effective as possible for our clients.

Truck Collision

OSO has represented trucking companies as well as individuals involved in truck collision cases. We believe that having represented both sides in these types of cases gives us a better perspective.

Trucks versus automobile crashes are unique. The forces involved, the technology available in most of the tractors, the rules applicable to professional drivers and the special levels of expertise needed to adeptly handle these cases make these cases different. Having worked on both sides of truck collision cases, OSO understands the unique nature of these cases and is qualified to represent you with vigor and insight.

Unfortunately, truck and auto collisions often result in catastrophic injuries. Loaded trucks moving at high speeds are capable of causing devastating consequences. The types of injuries sustained by individuals involved in these collisions require specialized treatment. OSO has the experience to assist you in this area of law.

Motorcycle Accidents

We understand motorcycles are fun to ride, economical and provide a sense of freedom and exhilaration that is impossible to obtain from driving a car. We also understand the significant injuries that can occur when a motorcycle is involved in a collision. Regardless of care taken or the protective equipment worn, the motorcycle does not provide real protection from a negligent automobile driver. The injuries received in these types of collisions typically require the attention of specialized medical services. Be sure your lawyer understands these specialties and can work with your medical providers to build the best case possible for you.

In addition to understanding the medicine involved in motorcycle injuries, it is equally important to be ready to deal with the inherent bias that many people have toward motorcyclists. Many automobile drivers and potential jurors feel that someone who rides a motorcycle does so at their own risk and peril. Fortunately, the law does not support this bias. However, how a lawyer addresses the bias could mean success or failure in your case.

Whether it was a result of a car swerving into your lane, someone looking right at you and not seeing you, or someone blowing through an intersection, if you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, please call OSO for an initial consultation.