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Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo Law Firm
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I was involved in a bicycle accident in a section of the road undergoing construction. However, my case was complicated by a fairly serious concussion which left me unconscious until awakening in an ambulance, and more importantly for my case, amnestic for the accident (along with 5 broken ribs, a badly separated shoulder, and a broken arm). As a result, I couldn’t remember what caused the accident or even if it was caused by the construction.
However, I am a fairly serious bicycle rider who once raced at the highest amateur level and even today rank among the better local riders who post rides on Strava (a social website used by serious bicyclists). I felt strongly that something terribly wrong must have caused me to crash.
I consulted my family lawyer shortly after the accident and after about a week of reviewing my situation he decided that my inability to remember the accident made it unlikely that he could win a court case. At the same time, he said he knew of a personal injury lawyer (Mark Altemose) who sometimes takes cases of this sort and would refer me if I wanted.
I consulted with Mark who accepted my case a contingency basis, but he cautioned me not to be too optimistic. Mark then went to work. Mark established the precise location of my accident within the construction site from my bike-computer GPS records (verified by 2 accident-reconstruction experts) and also thru the deposition of a reluctant eye witness who clearly didn’t want to be involved. Furthermore, through deposing several police officers, Mark was able to establish that proper warnings had not been posted despite being told to do so. In his deposition, one of the police officers also noted a formal complaint by a motorist prior to my accident. Mark also established that the construction company had violated a state code on construction-site modifications necessary for the site to be open for use.
I was able to sit in on several depositions and observe Mark’s “surgical,” but respectful, ability to question witnesses and to interact with the opposing lawyer. He was also very helpful in preparing me for my deposition by the opposing lawyer. In addition to reviewing my past medical history, his advice was always to tell the truth, never speculate, and not feel bad about saying “I don’t know”.
Because of the strength of the case that Mark established, the insurance company settled for a monetary amount very close to what Mark predicted. While the monetary settlement was appreciated, even better for me was the public vindication that the accident was not my fault. I have since resumed recreational bike riding and am pretty much back to where I was before the accident.
A couple of other reasons for recommending Mark: 1) Mark pursued every possible direction to obtain information (including consultation with relevant experts, obtaining and reviewing extensive medical records, and researching highway construction safety codes), providing me with the best likelihood of a positive outcome. 2) Mark could recall extensive knowledge of my case without notes, including a better knowledge of my past medical history than I had. I have no doubt he would have been an incredible trial lawyer if the need had arisen. 3) He, in fact, has won awards from his professional associations for his professional accomplishments; and also “gives back” by serving his professional organizations in a variety of official capacities and by mentoring up-and-coming younger lawyers. He clearly is a leader in his field. 4) It was obvious to me that Mark also has the highest ethical standards.
Posted by JOE GENITS