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Services
We provide quality legal services in several areas of the law, but we focus on the following:
Civil cases
Commercial and Corporate Practise
Capital Market Consultants
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Products Liability
Criminal Practice
Trademarks, Copyright and Patents
Company Secretarial Duties
Areas of Practice
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation
Personal injury cases involve the negligence of one party and injury to another party. If you have suffered a personal injury, you may be entitled to compensation for your injury. Legal responsibility, called “liability”, revolves around the simple fact that most injuries happen because someone was careless or “negligent”. Even if you believe you may have partly caused your own injury, you can still be compensated from anyone else who was also careless and partly responsible for your injury.
Our firm handles personal injury and wrongful death cases on a contingency-fee basis, which means that we are only compensated for our work if we are successful on your behalf. Our lawyers represent individuals and the families of individuals who have been seriously injured or killed as a result of the negligence or wrongful conduct of others. We take our responsibilities seriously, whether providing representation as a personal injury lawyer for automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, trailer accidents, defective products, premise liability claims, medical malpractice.
We understand how insurance companies and lawyers on the other side think. Insurance companies are interested in minimizing their economic exposure when a serious injury or death has occurred. They hire lawyers whose job it is to aggressively undermine each aspect of your claim. We understand their tactics. And we know how to fight them and win.
There are many different types of personal injury actions and several theories of fault that may apply in any given case. Discussing your case with a personal injury lawyer is the best way to receive a thorough evaluation of the likelihood of success if you were to bring a claim for your injuries and to know the potential value of your case.
If you have questions or concerns about a personal injury or wrongful death of any kind involving you or a loved one, please contact us today.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death claims allege, as their basis, that the deceased was killed as a result of the negligence or liability of another. The deceased’s surviving relatives, the dependents or beneficiaries bring suit against those claimed to have been negligent or liable, seeking monetary damages to compensate for the improper conduct.
Top 10 Reasons to Hire an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer
1. If a trial becomes necessary, a personal injury lawyer can zealously represent you in court.
2. Works for the best settlements. Personal injury lawyers work hard to reach the best settlements for their clients, as early in the litigation process as possible.
3. Knows Insurance Companies’ tactics. Lawyers are also used to working with insurance companies and will not be confused by their tactics or feel pressured to settle for an unsatisfactory amount.
4. Works with other Lawyers. An experienced personal injury lawyer can deal most effectively and expediently with opposing counsel.
5. Evaluates Alternative Dispute Resolution. An experienced lawyer will know whether your dispute may be best resolved through mediation, thereby saving you time, money, and emotional energy.
6. Maintains objectivity. A personal injury lawyer can be more objective about your case than you can and will not make a rash decision. Whereas you may be tempted, for instance, to go for a quick payout, your lawyer may counsel you that it is in your best interests to wait for a more appropriate offer.
7. Uses an Investigative Team. Experienced lawyers work with a team of investigators who have experience in specialized areas, such as accident reconstruction, who can investigate, documents, and explain the technical aspects of your case.
8. Cuts Through Red Tape. An experienced lawyer can work through the maze of paperwork necessary to resolve your claim so that you can get on with your life.
9. Gets Paid for Results. Most personal injury lawyers work for a contingency fee, which means that if you do not win your case, you will not owe lawyers fees. You will, however, be responsible for certain expenses not directly related to professional fees, such as the fees doctors charge for reviewing your records or being interviewed.
10. Has Experience Assessing Claims. Personal injury lawyers are experienced with cases like yours and can tell you at the outset whether it is worth your while to pursue legal action. If you are unlikely to prevail, you will not need to incur the time and expense of preparing for litigation.
* Disclaimer
This publication and the information included in it are not intended to
serve as a substitute for consultation with a lawyer. Specific legal issues,
concerns and conditions always require the advice of appropriate legal
professionals.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is the process of resolving legal conflicts without going to trial. Our firm is in the forefront of this area, advising clients on arbitration, international dispute resolution, mediation. We have extensive expertise in determining when a form of ADR is in the best interest of clients and meets their needs better than traditional litigation. We have substantial experience and training in ADR and routinely advise our clients on the legal consequences flowing from particular terms and conditions of all ADR options.
Criminal Defense State and Federal
Most people believe that they will never need the services of a criminal trial lawyers, as they intend not to commit any crimes. However, over the last two decades, there has been a steady increase in the number of crimes that may be charged both on the Nigerian State and Federal levels. Along with these increases in possible criminal violations, the agencies that enforce these said laws have likewise increased their abilities to gather information in the prosecution of individuals.
Deji Sasegbon Esq. SAN began his legal career as a prosecutor but moved onto developing a private practice representing those charged with crimes, as well as establishing a civil trial practice. Over the last decade he has continued to represent those accused of criminal conduct. He has handled cases for clients involving attempted murder, manslaughter, violent offenses, drug and narcotics violations, and white-collar crimes.
Deji Sasegbon SAN has handled several complex criminal cases, both in State and Federal Courts. Deji has been quoted in various newspapers over the years, as well as, the National Journal’s.
Medical Malpractice
Every year in the Nigeria more Nigerians are killed through medical negligence than die in automobile accidents. Generally, when illness or injury forces you to visit a physician or go to the hospital, you can usually be assured that the doctor’s years of experience and training will result in excellent treatment of your ailment. But in truth, physicians are only human, and as such, errors are always possible. Medical malpractice is when a medical provider, whether a doctor, surgeon, nurse, or other health care professional, acts in a manner that deviates from the accepted standard of care in that medical community.
Negligence by a medical professional could include an error in diagnosis, treatment, or illness management. If such negligence results in injury to a patient, a case could arise against the doctor if his or her actions deviated from the generally accepted standards of practice; against the hospital for improper care, such as problems with medications, sanitation or nursing care.
Successful representation of medical malpractice victims often requires a law firm with both legal and medical expertise. Our firm has doctors and nurse consultants on staff. They review potential cases as they come in, meet with clients to examine and discuss medical issues, and assist the lawyers in developing technical arguments.
Medical malpractice, are not frivolous cases; the effects of medical malpractice are often long-term and devastating.
In general, there is no guarantee of a medical result. An unanticipated or unsuccessful result from medical treatment or surgery does not, in itself, mean that medical malpractice has been committed. However, it a fact of life today that too many patients find themselves worse off after they receive medical treatment than before they sought help.
Deji Sasegbon & Co. represents numerous such cases where the victims
have suffered unnecessary permanent injury, total disability and even
death.
Product Liability
Advertising and making moneys are often put ahead of safety. Many serious injuries and deaths could be avoided if manufacturers took basic steps to ensure safety of their products. Our lawyers handle lawsuits and litigation against the manufactures of dangerous and defective products.
Products liability cases often involve:
1. Dangerous and defective consumer products
2. Household appliances
3. Design flaws
4. Electrical accidents
5. Fires
6. Explosions
We make sure that people injured in Nigeria receive fair treatment under the law for injuries – or deaths – associated with a dangerous or defective product. If you have questions or concerns about injuries of yourself or a loved one, related to a dangerous or defective product, please contact us today.
Corporate and Commercial Practice
The firm represents a variety of corporate and commercial interests from financial institutions, capital market bodies and companies. The firm advises clients on a broad range of corporate matters including capital markets (including real estate investments, stocks, unit trusts, equity financing etc.) tax, mergers and acquisition, banking and company secretarial duties.
Our lawyers have gathered experience from various corporate clients both in Nigeria and abroad.
If you have questions or concerns about an injury of any kind, involving any dangerous or defective product, please contact us today.
