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The professionals who work at Scaccia & Associates, LLC are dedicated to their clients. They listen, care and get results.
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Michelle Aldridge has recently returned to the firm after a small time at a family law firm in Troy, Ohio. She brings with her a broad experience set as well as a keen work ethic that we are sure will benefit our clients and add to the firm’s overall success.

Tiffany completed her undergraduate degree in German at Hanover College in Hanover Indiana. She then attended the University of Dayton School of Law where she did internships at the City of Middletown Law Department as well as other private firms. After graduating in 2008 with her Juris Doctorate Tiffany began her career with Menard, Inc. in Eau Claire, Wisconsin as corporate counsel in 2009 and was eagerly hired by Scaccia & Associates in 2010. She currently handles most of the Employment and Discrimination cases as well as bringing her broad base of corporate law knowledge to bear assisting with other cases. Tiffany is a welcome addition to the team.

Congratulations are in order for the newest attorney in the firm. Christopher Striff has been clerking for Scaccia & Associates for some time now and Friday October 30, 2009 he received word that he passed the Ohio Bar Exam. Chris is a hard working intelligent young man that we are proud to have on our team. Stand by for more posts about this rising young star!
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If you have been in an accident, or a family member has been injured or killed in a crash or some other incident, you have many important decisions to make. It is important for you to consider the following:

Make and keep records – If your situation involves a motor vehicle crash, regardless of who may be at fault, it is helpful to obtain a copy of the police report, learn the identity of any witnesses, and obtain photographs of the scene, vehicles, and any visible injuries. Keep copies of receipts of all your expenses and medical care related to the incident.
You do not have to sign anything – You may not want to give an interview or recorded statement without first consulting with an attorney, because the statement can be used against you. If you may be at fault or have been charged with a traffic or other offense, it may be advisable to consult an attorney right away. However, if you have insurance, your insurance policy probably requires you to cooperate with your insurance company and to provide a statement to the company. If you fail to cooperate with your insurance company, it may void your coverage.
Your interests versus interests of insurance company – Your interests and those of the other persons insurance company are in conflict. Your interests may also be in conflict with your own insurance company. Even if you are not sure who is at fault, you should contact your own insurance company and advise the company of the incident to protect your insurance coverage.
There is a time limit to file an insurance claim – Legal rights, including filing a lawsuit, are subject to time limits. You should ask what time limits apply to your claim. You may need to act immediately to protect your rights.
Get it in writing – You may want to request that any offer of settlement from anyone be put in writing, including a written explanation of the type of damages which they are willing to cover.
Legal assistance may be appropriate – You may consult with an attorney before you sign any document or release of claims. A release may cut off all future rights against others, obligate you to repay past medical bills or disability 171
benefits, or jeopardize future benefits. If your interests conflict with your own insurance company, you always have the right to discuss the matter with an attorney of your choice, which may be at your own expense.

Check a lawyers qualifications – Before hiring any lawyer, you have the right to know the lawyers background, training, and experience in dealing with cases similar to yours.
How much will it cost? – In deciding whether to hire a particular lawyer, you should discuss, and the lawyers written fee agreement should reflect:
a. How is the lawyer to be paid? If you already have a settlement offer, how will that affect a contingent fee arrangement?
b. How are the expenses involved in your case, such as telephone calls, deposition costs, and fees for expert witnesses, to be paid? Will these costs be advanced by the lawyer or charged to you as they are incurred? Since you are obligated to pay all expenses even if you lose your case, how will payment be arranged?
c. Who will handle your case? If the case goes to trial, who will be the trial attorney?
This information is not intended as a complete description of your legal rights, but as a checklist of some of the important issues you should consider.
*THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO, WHICH GOVERNS THE
CONDUCT OF LAWYERS IN THE STATE OF OHIO, NEITHER PROMOTES NOR PROHIBITS THE DIRECT SOLICITATION OF PERSONAL INJURY VICTIMS. THE COURT DOES REQUIRE THAT, IF SUCH A SOLICITATION IS MADE, IT MUST INCLUDE THE ABOVE DISCLOSURE.