Voted by his peers to both Best Lawyers in America and Virginia Super Lawyers, Mr. Phelan has dedicated the past 23 years to achieving excellent results in high stakes litigation. His formula for success includes meticulous preparation, exceptional courtroom skills, innovative thinking, and a passion for each client's case. Most of Mr. Phelan's cases are referred by satisfied clients.
Mr. Phelan is available to assist you with the following types of cases:
Acquired & Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
Motor vehicle accidents, exposure to neuro-toxins like lead paint, defective products, oxygen deprivation from medical errors, falls and violent acts can all cause serious damage to the brain or spinal cord. An alamring number of individuals suffer traumatic brain injury each year. In fact, 14 million people in the United States experience some form of brain injury each year. Of the 1.4 million, there are 50,000 fatalities and 235,000 hospitalizations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC also reports that 11,00 Americans sustain a spinal cord injury each year. If you or a loved one has a serious brain or spinal cord injury, contact Michael Phelan toll free to review your case.
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Commercial Truck Cases
According to government statistics, accidents involving large trucks cased 106 deaths and 1,200 serious injuries in Virginia in 2005, and over 140,000 fatal and non-fatal crashes nationwide. A large truck or tractor-trailer accident can not only cause devastating injuries, but can also pose far more complex legal challenges than most automobile accident cases. For this reason, you need an experienced truck accident lawyer. Prompt investigation of large truck accidents and a thorough understanding of the federal regulations which control the trucking industry are crucial to winning and maximizing the monetary recovery on these cases.
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Car and Motorcycle Crashes
The last thing you need when an accident happens is to hire a lawyer based on a catchy TV ad. You want a lawyer who is personally committed to your case, not a firm that processes your case on an assembly line. According to the most recent Virginia Traffic Crash Facts report, there were 151,692 automobile crashes in 2006, resulting in 73,348 injuries and 961 deaths. As a driver or passenger, you assume that other drivers are operating their vehicles cautiously and paying attention to the road. When another driver is negligent, you may end up paying the price.
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Business Litigation
Like all categories of litigation, disputes arising out of commercial dealings, business transactions, or estate planning matters require a trial lawyer who can communicate effectively to a jury of lay people. Michael Phelan started his career as a commercial banking and corporate lawyer, and has the unique ability to communicate complex commercial and business issues in simple terms.
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Medical Product Liability
Unreasonably dangerous prescription drugs and medical devices get past the FDA every year. Many consumers mistakenly believe that the FDA tests pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices before approving them for sale to consumers. This is not true. The FDA conducts no independent testing, but rather relies on the manufacturer seeking approval of the drug or device to test its own product. The FDA is understaffed.
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Defective Products
Product liability law governs the liability of manufacturers, designers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers of defective products. Virginia is ranked consistently by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as one of the top two or three pro-business states. One reason is that Virginia's product liability law is generally considered to favor manufacturers over injured consumers. For example, Virginia does not recognize the theory of strict liability. Thus, if you have been injured by a defective product, it is extremely important to entrust your case to an experienced products liability lawyer.
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Contact Michael Phelan today for your free consultation. Don't let another day pass without receiving what is rightfully yours. We are here to fight for your rights.