Areas of Legal Expertise

If your home, business, or any property has been damaged or destroyed by the negligent conduct of another, you may be able to bring a claim against that person to recover for your losses. On the other hand, if you had insurance coverage covering such a loss, and your insurance company denied all or part of the claim, you may be able to bring a breach of contract claim against your insurance company.  (Also see Property & Casualty).

Bad faith law is constantly evolving, and our lawyers keep abreast of all of the changes. If you believe your insurance company has denied your claim without a reasonable foundation or in bad faith, you may have the right to seek punitive damages. Read more about Bad Faith law on our Bad Faith page.

Civil rights claims refer to situations where a person’s right, as set forth in the Constitution or state or federal law, is violated. A person may have a claim if they have experienced discrimination in treatment by reason of race, color, religion, sex, age, etc.

People in business can lose money as the result of another’s breach of contract or negligent behavior. The lawyers at Angino & Rovner are engaged in commercial litigation where we only represent parties that have been wronged and not parties that have engaged in wrongful or negligent conduct.

Persons that suffer injuries as a result of contamination or poisoning from drug products may have a right to bring a claim against the manufacturer of the defective drug or the wrongdoer that caused the contamination or poisoning. Drug poisoning may be the result of failure of a drug manufacturer to properly label a drug, or a pharmacist that negligently fills a prescription

If a party to a contract breaches a contract and the other party is harmed, a breach of contract claim can be made. Examples of contract claims include insurance contracts, disability contracts, contracts for specific performance, construction contracts, business contracts, etc

If you are disabled or rendered disabled, and your disability insurance company fails to pay the proper benefits, we can bring a claim against the disability insurance company to pay the benefits due and owing. Some of the contract claims are brought under Federal law (ERISA) and these claims can be complex.

The law provides that if a bar or tavern holding a liquor license serves a person that is visibly intoxicated and that person causes harm to an individual, the bar or tavern can be held liable for the harm caused. This is called a dram shop action. Lawyers at Angino & Rovner are very well versed in the dram shop law.

If food is served that is not fit for human consumption and causes harm, a claim can be made against the person who served the contaminated food. Some food poisoning cases are brought on a class action basis.

There are many different types of insurance claims, such as claims arising from a motor vehicle accident, breach of a disability insurance contract, life insurance contract cases, homeowner insurance claims, etc. Every type of insurance claim is a claim that Angino & Rovner can handle.

If you or a family member have been injured as a result of an intentional tort, such as an assault, you may be able to bring a claim against the person that caused the harm. One of the problems with regard to intentional torts is the question of whether there is insurance coverage to cover the harm. If there is not insurance coverage, then the question becomes whether the person that caused the harm has sufficient funds to pay damages.

If an attorney does not properly represent a client and commits legal malpractice, a claim can be made against the attorney that committed the harm. Like medical malpractice, legal malpractice claims can be very complex; however, the attorneys at Angino & Rovner have experience in handling legal malpractice claims.

Whether it be a lawyer, a doctor, accountant, stockbroker, architect, or another professional that negligently performs professional services, the professional may be responsible for damages caused by their negligent conduct.

Property and Casualty claims cover damage and losses caused by fire, explosion, water, mold, wind, structural defects, and all other damages included under your own insurance policy.  If your property was damaged by the negligence of another, you may be able to bring a claim against that person.  If your own insurance company denied or unreasonably delayed all or part of your claim, you may be able to bring a breach of contract claim against your own insurance company.  (Also see Arson, Fire, and Explosion).

Some injuries that occur while a person is engaging in sporting activities are injuries that could have been prevented if proper precautions were taken. Many times the person engaging in sporting activities assumes certain risks inherent with the sporting activity. For example, if a person plays baseball, it is a known risk that participants can get hit by a baseball while at bat; however, and as an example, a baseball player may have a claim for the injuries sustained while sliding into a base if the baseball association is not using modern break-away base pads

Persons that suffer injuries as a result of contamination or toxic substance may have a right to bring a claim against the manufacturer of the substance or the wrongdoer that caused the contamination.

A local township can improperly deny plans for a change in an owner’s property. Such a denial can cause the owner severe loss of income. Similar issues arise with regard to planning and land use. Cases may have to be litigated in the township offices before the case reaches the court system. Our attorneys are equipped to handle zoning, planning, and land use litigation.