Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have a claim?
Every claim is different and should be evaluated by an attorney with training and experience in the field. At Janoff, Karpel & Cowan, an attorney will take your initial telephone call or meet with you in person without charge, to personally consult you about your potential claim.

What is a personal injury claim?
Under the law, an injured person is entitled to be compensated for their injuries if they are due to the negligence of another person or company. Common examples of personal injury claims are where people have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, or in a slip and fall accident due to a dangerous condition.

What is a workers’ compensation claim?
When a person is injured at work, they are entitled to be compensated for their injury under the workers’ compensation laws regardless of who was at fault for the injury. If you have been injured at work, you have a potential workers’ compensation claim.