Law Offices of Catherine Groll

The Law Office of Catherine Groll focuses its’ practice on several important topics in the law; Serious Personal Injury, Police Liability Claims, Wrongful Death, Health Care Advocacy, Sexual Harassment, Consumer Law and Disability Insurance Appeals. We feel our clients are best served by knowing that we specialize and focus our knowledge in these key areas.

SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY

We believe in the right of the public and the individual to be safe from negligent harm caused by another. This can manifest itself in many ways, from auto accidents caused by a negligent driver, to premises liability, where a landowner fails to make the premises safe from hidden defects or fails to maintain and repair the house or apartment. It can also include medical mistakes, such as pharmacy overdoses, or injuries wrongfully inflicted by the police. In the worst possible cases, an unnecessary death may occur.

The damage that can result from anothers’ careless actions or inactions can be life altering. One person’s severe injury or wrongful death can affect an entire family and community. There can be a need to remodel a home to allow a wheelchair or handicapped equipment. There may be wage loss and vocational issues that arise. We will assist you in determining your legal rights and access to services every step of the way, and help provide informative, educational resources for your particular needs.

CIVIL LITIGATION

It is an unfortunate truth that there are times when your insurance company is not acting in your best interests, and is more motivated by profit margins than doing the right thing. We can help you get the insurance benefits your premiums have paid for. This includes disability insurance, auto insurance and home owners insurance.

We are also proud to represent several small business owners that have need of legal consultation in business transactions for collections or contract matters. There are times when a risk management analysis is needed and we take a common sense approach to everyday problems that can arise.

It is also our privilege to assist disabled persons with issues that may arise regarding discrimination and accommodations.

ADVOCACY

Many people need a strong voice in order to be heard. We assist you in matters where your best interests must be effectively represented. This includes sexual harassment cases, insurance disability appeals where benefits have been wrongly terminated, and patient advocate services for families and individuals who are having difficulty navigating an increasingly complex medical health care system. It is also our privilege to ensure that persons are not discriminated against because of a medical disability, and to ensure that their needs are properly accommodated.

CONSUMER LAW

We believe that everyone is entitled to full disclosure in a consumer transaction that is free from fraud or misrepresentation. Problems can arise when buying a house or a product, or when entering into a contract with another business entity. Michigan has a Consumer Protections Act that is designed to fully protect you from illegal and unethical business practices, and we can help you enforce your rights, and recover damages you may have suffered as a result.