Sometimes a situation appears cut and dry, with no favorable outcome for the client. Here at Weber Kracht and Chellew, we make it our practice to look past the initial presumptions in a matter to be certain before presenting a client with disappointing news. It might not seem so, but the practice of law is a creative problem-solving process.
As internationally-known author and advisor on education and creativity, Sir Kenneth Robinson describes it: creativity is “the process of having original ideas that have value…putting your imagination to work.” Taking the time to consider all the options, to think creatively, can bring important factors to mind.
We did just that with a recent case where the client’s mother, a senior woman living in a nursing home, was facing suit following an altercation with a caregiver. This incident was highly atypical but we put our skills to work, asking questions about her time at the nursing home, when had she entered the home? Did she retain ownership of her residence? Could it be possible that she still had homeowners’ insurance? Yes, indeed, and although the process was not easy, we were able to procure cooperation from her insurance carrier, who ultimately chose to defend and indemnify.
Some creative problem-solving led to a positive outcome for this client in this seemingly intractable case.
So, if you are ever faced with a seemingly intractable legal problem, please contact us. We believe that if you look hard enough at most any problem, you can find a solution. At Weber Kracht & Chellew, we focus on solutions!
Richard Howard, Jr. is one of the most respected, dedicated and hard-working litigation attorneys in Bucks County. As a trusted advocate and counsel for his clients, Rick draws upon his strong judgment, undaunted work ethic, and extensive 24-year experience handling wide varieties of challenging and simple civil litigation matters, to effectively handle each client’s most difficult legal matters in today’s world. Rick prides himself on getting to the “real issue,” in truly relating to each situation, and doing what is “right” for his clients and in accordance with the Golden Rule.
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