York Civil Litigation Law Firm
Any legal matter that involves litigation has the potential to cost the parties involved considerable time and money. At my York civil litigation law firm, I use my extensive experience as a trial lawyer to resolve my clients' cases as efficiently and effectively as possible. I represent individuals throughout Central Pennsylvania in matters involving:
Personal injury litigation
In general, Pennsylvania law requires most personal injury lawsuits to be filed within two years of the incident that caused the injury. The exceptions are cases involving libel, slander and defamation, for which the statute of limitations is one year; and contracts, for which the limitation is 20 years for those written and under seal and four years for all others.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury caused by someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to monetary damages. I represent plaintiffs in personal injury claims involving:
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I handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, so I am not paid unless you receive a verdict or settlement in your favor.
With millions of Americans on the road each day, the odds of being involved in a car crash are high. These accidents can result in serious injuries that leave you in need of expensive medical care and unable to work or care for your family. This can place a significant financial, mental and emotional burden on your entire family. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, it is crucial that you contact a skilled Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
With more than 20 years of experience representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases, I am prepared to fight on your behalf to secure the monetary damages you deserve. Whether your auto accident involved a basic rear-end collision, an intoxicated driver or a complex multi-car accident, I can help.
It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that his or her property is safely maintained. If you are injured on someone else's property and the owner is found negligent, you may be entitled to compensation for:
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Premises liability includes:
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Insurance litigation
You pay your insurance premium in good faith each month and you expect that if you suffer an injury, your insurance company will provide fair compensation. But what if they don't? I represented insurance companies for 15 years. I know how they think, how they make decisions regarding claims and how they build a case when they do not want to pay a claimant.
When I take your insurance litigation case, you have the benefit of those years of experience. I consider your claim from every angle — including that of our opposition — and then I develop a strategy to obtain the best result possible. I am not intimidated by insurance companies' scare tactics, and I do not back down. I fight to protect your rights and your best interests.
Real estate litigation
When a real estate deal goes sour, everyone involved has something to lose. While you may have been honest in the way you handled the deal, the same cannot always be said for all participants. In fact, it is not unusual for property owners to fail to disclose negative information about a property prior to sale. It is only after the deal is complete and the buyer has taken possession of the property that certain issues become known.
I handle residential and commercial real estate litigation involving new and existing construction:
- Breach of warranty
- Failure to disclose
- Fraud
Many of these cases involve new construction that does not live up to the standards the buyer was promised. In every real estate litigation case, I fight to protect your rights and best interests.
Contact the Law Offices of Girard E. Rickards today
Knowledge and experience can make all the difference in a courtroom. If you or a loved one is considering filing a lawsuit in civil court, you need a seasoned litigator arguing on your behalf. Call the Law Offices of Girard E. Rickards at 717.845.4038 for skilled representation or contact me online to discuss your legal issue today. I look forward to speaking with you.
