Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
When life changes,
your lawyer should
understand what
that means.
Serious harm is never just a legal matter. It is personal. Your representation should be, too.
Cassandra Dawn brings personal attention, trial experience, and careful preparation to cases involving profound injury and the loss of a loved one.
Personal attention. Serious preparation.
First, the person.
Then, the case.
A serious injury can change the ordinary rhythms of a life: the work you do, the people who depend on you, the ease of moving through a day. When someone dies, a family is left with an absence no legal outcome can replace.
Cassandra approaches these matters with an understanding that the legal claim is only one part of what you are facing. The work begins with listening: who you were before, what happened, and what life looks like now. Your priorities and concerns help shape the strategy, rather than becoming an afterthought to it.
Her years of experience litigating personal injury and wrongful death matters bring a practical understanding of how these cases are investigated, challenged, and presented. Her background as an educator and her training at the Trial Lawyers College also inform the way she works: asking careful questions, explaining complex issues clearly, and helping people tell the truth of their experience.
The LOCD is deliberately selective. We take the time to understand each potential engagement and the commitment it requires. For the clients we represent, the approach is personal, strategic, and focused, with attention both to the strength of the evidence and to the human stakes.
Experience that informs the work
Compassion, backed by
the ability to litigate.
A thoughtful resolution requires more than a demand. It requires a clear account of responsibility, a full understanding of the harm, and the preparation to carry the case forward.
Six-figure
jury verdicts
Verdict wins for injured parties.
Six-figure
settlements
Including settlements in excess of policy limits against insurers.
Trial &
appellate advocacy
Experience before the highest courts on appeal; appellate review when warranted.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every matter depends on its own facts, applicable law, and circumstances.
Matters we consider
Consequential harm.
Individual attention.
We consider a limited number of matters in which serious injury or loss calls for substantial investigation and a personal commitment to the work.
01Wrongful Death
A life cannot be reduced to a claim. Representing a family after a death requires sensitivity to grief, respect for the person who is gone, and care in telling the story of the life they lived.
We seek to understand the relationships, contributions, and everyday presence behind the loss, while investigating what happened and who may be accountable. Clear communication and thoughtful preparation should support the family, not add to its burden.
02Serious & Catastrophic Injuries
The consequences of a serious injury may extend far beyond initial treatment. We examine the effects on mobility, cognition, independence, work, relationships, and the need for future care.
Medical evidence and appropriate expert analysis help us build an account of both the immediate harm and the demands of living with it over time.
03Motor Vehicle Collisions
A collision deserves a careful investigation, not a set of assumptions. We consider how the event occurred, the available physical and documentary evidence, and the medical and financial consequences.
Our preparation is directed toward connecting what happened with the changes in your life and presenting that account clearly to insurers, opposing counsel, and, when necessary, a jury.
04Trucking Collisions
Trucking litigation calls for a distinct approach to investigation, responsibility, and insurance. Cassandra brings specialized training through the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys and experience litigating trucking matters.
05Abuse & Assault
For a person harmed by abuse or assault, pursuing a civil matter can require discussing experiences that are deeply difficult. Our approach emphasizes dignity, thoughtful communication, and respect for the person behind the account.
We examine the conduct at issue and, where the facts and law support it, the responsibilities of others whose actions or failures may have contributed to the harm. You do not need to share every detail in an initial inquiry.
A distinct area of litigation
A truck collision
is not simply
a larger car case.
Specialized training.
Detailed investigation.
A broader view of responsibility.
The visible collision may be only the final event in a much longer chain of decisions.
Cassandra’s specialized training through the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys complements her experience in trucking litigation. Her approach looks beyond the driver alone to the relationships, records, and decisions that may help explain a crash.
These matters can involve a complex chain of potential defendants, specialized insurance policies, and legal considerations that differ from an ordinary motor vehicle claim. Identifying the relevant parties and understanding how their roles connect is an important part of building the case.
Depending on the facts, that work may include examining driver qualifications and training, dispatch and scheduling decisions, vehicle maintenance, electronic records, and the contractual relationships among the companies involved. The goal is a supported account of what happened and where responsibility lies.
Understanding the full harm
The details tell
the larger story.
What happened matters. So does what it has taken from you, and what you may need in the years ahead.
Cassandra has developed strong relationships with highly qualified experts across medicine, economics, biomechanics, police training, and life-care planning. The right expertise, selected for the issues in the case, helps connect technical evidence with the reality of a person’s life.
Medicine
Understanding injury, treatment, prognosis, and the effect on daily life.
Economics
Evaluating financial loss, diminished earning capacity, and future needs where relevant.
Biomechanics
Examining the relationship between physical forces, body movement, and injury.
Police Training
Evaluating training and practices when law-enforcement conduct is at issue.
Life-Care Planning
Identifying future care, assistance, equipment, and support needs.
Before you reach out
A few practical questions.
What should I include in an initial inquiry?
A brief description of what happened, when and where it occurred, and the names of the people or organizations involved is a useful starting point. Please do not send confidential records or sensitive details until the firm has completed its conflict review and provided instructions.
Will my case have to go to trial?
That cannot be determined at the outset. Our approach is to prepare carefully, evaluate reasonable opportunities for resolution, and discuss the decisions ahead with you. Trial and appellate options are considered in light of the facts, the law, and your objectives.
Can I reach out on behalf of a family member?
Yes. Let us know your relationship and provide a brief overview. We can discuss the appropriate next step and what additional information may be needed.
Request a case review
A serious matter deserves
a personal conversation.
Tell us, in a few words, what brings you here. We will consider whether the matter is a fit for the firm and discuss an appropriate next step.
We are selective about the matters we accept so that each engagement receives the attention and preparation it deserves.
Start with a brief introduction.
Please send only a general overview. Do not include confidential information or attachments. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship or confirm that the firm will take your case.