Wilson Elser is one of the nation's leading law firms in the area of defending personal injury lawsuits.  Whether the injury stems from an accident or a crime, our general casualty attorneys advise on how to handle the legal dilemmas that result.

We represent public and private landlords, commercial businesses, restaurants, transportation companies, schools and virtually all other types of businesses and individuals against a wide array of personal injury claims.  Our attorneys also handle personal injury cases that involve damage to property.

Our firm maintains a bank of briefs, transcripts and research materials that helps us defend cases efficiently.  We focus on attempting to resolve cases in the most cost-effective manner during the early stages of litigation.  When early resolutions are not possible, we are fully prepared to defend actions at trial, and our attorneys have enjoyed considerable success in courts throughout the United States.

Within the field of general casualty, we have skill in representing landlords against claims for lead poisoning brought on behalf of infants.  We have worked closely with leading experts in the area of lead hazards and have formulated strategies that have proven successful in defending against these claims.  We also are highly experienced in defending against premises security claims, particularly those brought by crime victims who are assaulted on clients' properties.

In addition to working with our clients in defending general casualty lawsuits, we also educate clients on how to prevent personal injury claims from arising.  We regularly present seminars to property owners on ways to prevent losses from accidents and crimes.  The firm also publishes newsletters to keep clients informed of important legal decisions and developments.

We are a full-service law firm that advises on the handling of lawsuits that arise from slips and falls to major crimes like assault and rape on premises.  Our primary goal is to minimize legal and indemnity expenses on behalf of our clients.  The firm's experience enables clients to capitalize on cost savings associated with our various resources.  Our attention to detail ensures that our clients receive personal attention in every matter, from a team with attorneys matched to each client's particular needs.