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Whether you’re in the midst of a higher education infraction or have been involved in a bicycle collision, Joseph and his team strive to provide individualized service and sound legal advice particular to the needs of our clients. Our trauma-informed practice puts emphasis on the overall well-being of our clients and strives to treat others as valuable humans with complex backgrounds.
Joseph Steffen and his legal team are proud to operate their practice through a trauma-informed lens. Trauma is typically defined as a psychological and emotional response to an event or an experience that is deeply distressing or disturbing. In this line of work, encounters with people who have undergone mild to severe trauma are prevalent throughout our daily operations. We acknowledge firsthand that law practices aren’t particularly known for creating spaces where clients feel they can be vulnerable about their struggles. We aim to change that. Instead of asking, “what is wrong with you?” our team leads with the more relevant question, “what happened to you?” This helps to facilitate deeper client connections, higher success rates, and more powerful advocacy on your behalf.
When it comes to legal matters, having an informed partner who is dedicated to your success can make all the difference. When you put your trust in The Law Offices of Joseph J. Steffen Jr, you can expect to work with a legal professional who knows the ins and outs of the modern-day legal landscape.
Whether you are facing a higher education infraction or have been involved in a bicycle collision, Joseph and his team of trusted personal injury attorneys strive to provide individualized service and sound legal advice tailored to your needs. Our trauma-informed practice emphasizes the overall well-being of our clients and strives to treat others as valuable humans with complex backgrounds. Reach out today to start working with a Savannah personal injury lawyer.
Our team understands that personal injuries can significantly impact your life. We have experience handling many types of civil and injury claims to ensure you receive the justice and compensation you deserve. This includes:
Regardless of the cause of your losses, our Savannah personal injury attorneys are committed to providing legal services through a trauma-sensitive approach. Recognizing that traditional legal environments may not always foster openness, we strive to create a space where you feel safe to share your challenges. This approach helps build stronger connections, enhances our advocacy, and minimizes the risk of further trauma during your legal journey.
Another thing that often complicates personal injury litigation is comparative fault—in other words, the degree to which an injured plaintiff is to blame for causing their own injuries through their own negligent conduct. Under the Official Code of Georgia §51-12-33, any percentage of fault assigned to a plaintiff by a court can then be held against them as a proportional reduction from their final damage award’s value.
Even worse, O.C.G.A. §51-11-7 prohibits any recovery whatsoever by someone who is 50 percent or more at fault for their own accident. Guidance from knowledgeable legal counsel can be vital to fighting fault accusations and maximizing available recovery.
It is possible to demand compensation from someone at fault for a personal injury for every negative effect that injury will ever have on your life. Importantly, this can include economic and non-economic forms of harm and losses that have not yet occurred but can be reasonably expected to occur in the future.
Specific damages which often play a role in this sort of case include:
Courts also have the authority to impose additional punitive damages against a defendant being sued for a personal injury, but this is a very rare outcome reserved for situations involving extremely egregious negligence or intentionally malicious conduct. A personal injury lawyer in Savannah could review the details of your event to determine what damages you are eligible to receive and ensure any settlement awards adequately reflect your needs.
Beyond being procedurally complex, the personal injury process can also be time-consuming, which can be a problem if it leads to an injured person missing the statute of limitations for their claim. The statute of limitations is a deadline set by state law that prohibits civil claims from being heard in court unless they are filed within a prescribed period after a cause of action arises.
Most people who get hurt through the negligence of another have a maximum of two years after sustaining injury to file suit, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. There are some noteworthy exceptions to this standard deadline under certain circumstances, which a Savannah personal injury attorney could discuss in more detail as needed.
If you think you may have a case on your hands and are not sure how to proceed, reach out to The Law Offices of Joseph J. Steffen Jr. Our legal team would be more than happy to sit down with you to provide individualized legal advice that will help you take the next steps toward justice. We’ve never been afraid to try a case in front of a judge or jury if that’s what is required to achieve justice for our client.
Riding your bicycle on the road is certainly not devoid of risk. What could start as a refreshing morning exercise routine can quickly go south if a distracted driver happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. If you’ve been in an incident involving a bicycle and aren’t sure where to start, that’s where The Law Offices of Joseph J. Steffen Jr. come in.
Whether you’re a student, professor, or administrator, if you find yourself in the face of a legal infraction involving your college or university, you can count on The Law Offices of Joseph J. Steffen Jr. to help you attain the justice you deserve.
Joseph Steffen and his legal team are proud to operate their practice through a trauma-informed lens. Trauma is typically defined as a psychological and emotional response to an event or an experience that is deeply distressing or disturbing. In this line of work, encounters with people who have undergone mild to severe trauma are prevalent throughout our daily operations. We acknowledge firsthand that law practices aren’t particularly known for creating spaces where clients feel they can be vulnerable about their struggles. We aim to change that.
Instead of asking, “what is wrong with you?” our team leads with the more relevant question, “what happened to you?” This helps to facilitate deeper client connections, higher success rates, and more powerful advocacy on your behalf. We take this approach to avoid re-traumatization and to ensure that new traumatic experiences are not created as a result of working with our practice.
I found Joe Steffen from the Virginia Lawyer Referral Service for an employment issue in the education field. I was thankful for his professionalism and...
Absolutely the best attorney I have ever worked with. Life changing results. Can not recommend enough.
He is a great lawyer and very straightforward will return calls and communicate I would recommend, Kavon Smalls
Best lawyer in Savannah! The office staff is incredible! Joe is so compassionate and empathetic. I trust his firm and I would never consider having...
Great law firm and very attentive paralegals.
If you want to work with a Personal Injury Attorney where you get to actually talk to the attorney for more than 5 minutes Joe...
If you think you may have a case on your hands and aren’t sure how to proceed, reach out to The Law Offices of Joseph J. Steffen Jr. Our legal team would be more than happy to sit down with you to provide individualized legal advice that will help you take the next steps toward justice. We’ve never been afraid to try a case in front of a judge or jury if that’s what is required to achieve justice for our client.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us through our contact form below. Or give us a call at (877) 275-1294.
Joseph J. Steffen, Jr
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