Matthew T. Knoblauch provide a wide range of services to individuals and businesses in a variety of industries. We strive to meet each client's specific needs in planning for the future and achieving their goals in an ever-changing legal and regulatory environment. Our professional services include:

Criminal Law

Unlike civil law, which involves private law suits between two or more private entities, criminal law attorneys represent clients who are being prosecuted by the state or federal government for an act that has been classified as a crime. Any act or failure to perform an act as designated by public law is considered a crime. With the exception of strict liability crimes, most crimes consist of three elements: an act (actus reus), a mental state (mens rea) and the intent to do social harm. Crimes are classified as "misdemeanors" (less serious offenses that are normally punishable by a fine like some traffic violations, petty theft, or possession of a small amount of marijuana) and "felonies" (more serious offenses that warrant imprisonment of one or more years, such as rape, grand theft, assault and battery, assault with a deadly weapon, or homicide/murder).>

In criminal law, the suit is initiated by the state or federal government through a prosecutor rather than being initiated by the victim, as it is in civil law. Plaintiffs in a civil law suit only need to show by a preponderance of the evidence that a defendant is 51% or more liable (responsible) for the damages. But, the prosecutor in a criminal law case has to prove to the judge or jury "beyond a reasonable doubt" that the defendant is guilty of the crime charged.

Services provided in criminal law include:

• Assault and Battery
• Bail Reduction Services
• Conspiracy
• Criminal Appeals
• Diversion Programs
• Domestic Violence
• Drugs and Narcotics including both possession and possession with intent to deliver
• Disorderly Conduct
• Drunk Driving
• Federal Court
• Felonies
• Habitual Offenders
• Jail Consultations
• License Suspension and Revocation
• Misdemeanors
• Probation Violations
• Reckless Driving
• Record Expungement
• Solicitation
• Theft, Burglary and Robbery
• Traffic Violations
• Weapons

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DUI/DWI

DUI DWI

Being ticketed and arrested for a DUI/DWI is a scary situation. Conviction of a DUI/DWI can lead to:

• fines
• restricted or suspended license
• mandatory DUI/DWI education classes
• probation
• community service
• jail time

The DUI Process

A Nebraska DUI is a two-sided charge: criminal on one side and civil on the other side. Therefore, there are two separate proceedings that result from one dui arrest. Different government offices file each proceeding and they have different procedures, standards and penalties.

The Civil Side

The first thing is to deal with is the Administrative License Revocation (ALR). It's the civil (non-criminal) side of a DUI. You must take action within 10 days of your arrest on the ALR or you will lose your right to contest it.

First, we will look at what the law says about the ALR.

This is from the Nebraska Statutes:

"Because persons who drive while under the influence of alcohol present a hazard to the health and safety of all persons using the highways, a procedure is needed for the swift and certain revocation of the operator's license of any person who has shown himself or herself to be a health and safety hazard (a) by driving with an excessive concentration of alcohol in his or her body or (b) by driving while under the influence of alcohol."
Neb. Rev. Stat. Sec. 60-6,205

As you can see, the State has declared driving a privilege, NOT a right.

The above law means that the State (DMV) will automatically revoke your license when you are arrested for DUI unless you can prove to that it should not be taken. Further, the Court may also revoke your license. (They may also fine or jail you, but more on that later.)

In a DUI arrest, the officer will order you to take a sample of your breath, blood or urine. If you fail (or refuse to take) a any of these tests, the arresting officer will take your license and give you a yellow temporary license (Notice/Sworn Report/Temporary License). The officer gets to choose which test he wants. You are also entitled to a confirmatory blood test, at your own expense, after you submit to the officer's test and he must facilitate this second test for you.

Assuming your license was valid, the temporary license will be valid for 30 days from the date of arrest. In a blood test, the officer will send the Notice/Sworn Report / Temporary License to the DMV to issue a temporary license by mail.

The State DMV website has this to say: If you believe you have been wrongly accused, you have 10 days from receipt of your temporary license to file a petition.

Well, we request a hearing in every case. Many cases are won because of a simple fact. Administrative hearings are lower in priority than Court appearance for an officer. There are often time conflicts between the two, which will prevent the officer from coming to your hearing. Many attorneys will not even go to these hearings because they think there is no way to win.

When you (or I) send in the ARL Hearing Request and file a petition, the DMV sets a hearing. The arresting officer will appear to testify about the arrest. A hearing officer will evaluate the evidence and make a recommendation to the Director of the DMV as to whether the revocation should go into effect or be dismissed.

Special warning: If you refused a blood, breath or urine test, you will automatically lose your license for one full year. Under the one year ALR suspension, there is no work permit or other provisional license available.

Is ALR different from court?

There are both civil and criminal sides to a DUI charge. The criminal penalty may involve fines or jail time, and it is handled by the court system. The ALR is a civil hearing, not in a courtroom, but in a small office. The people present would be you, your attorney, the DMV hearings officer, and the arresting officer(s). This is a critical hearing, as it will determine whether you will keep or lose your license from the civil side.

If I lose my license, can I get a work permit?

I can work through the DMV to get a work permit for you if your license is revoked for 90 days under ALR. No work permit is available on a one year suspension due to a second or subsequent ALR suspension. First, we will focus on winning the ALR hearing. If necessary, I can talk to you more about work permits should the time come.

Can I do the ALR hearing alone or do I have the right to an attorney?

Yes, you can do the hearing alone. If you are simply hoping the officer will not show for your hearing, you can do that just as well as any attorney. Many people do have success this way. However, there are other procedures and rights your attorney can invoke which may give you a better result. You do have the right to an attorney at the hearing, fighting on your behalf, however the attorney is at your own expense. An attorney will not be provided for you by the State.

What laws apply?

For those VERY interested in reading boring law, the ALR is governed by Nebraska Revised Statutes Sections 60-6,205 through 60-6,209 (Related DUI statutes are found at Nebraska Revised Statutes Sections 60-6,196 through 60-6,211.08.)

ALR is also governed by the Nebraska Administrative Code found at Title 247 NAC 1.

What is the purpose of the hearing?

You must show, by a preponderance of the evidence, why your license should be restored to you.

There are two issues to be addressed at the hearing.

If your license has been impounded because you refused to submit to a chemical test, these are the only issues that apply:

1. Did the law enforcement officer have probable cause to believe you were operating a motor vehicle while you were under the influence of drugs or alcohol?

2. Did you refuse to submit or fail to complete a test when directed to do so by a law enforcement officer?

If you submitted to a test and tested over .08 breath alcohol content, only these issues apply:

1. Did the law enforcement officer have probable cause to believe that you were operating or in the actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol?

2. Were you operating or in the actual physical control of a motor vehicle while you had an illegal concentration of alcohol in your system?

It is my job to go into this hearing, armed and ready to get your license back. As I stated before, many attorneys do not even believe in going to this hearing. I request it every time and win a decent share of them.

What is a Hearing Officer?

The Hearing Officer is a lawyer appointed by the DMV to conduct ALR hearings. The Hearing Officer will preside over the hearing, administer oaths, examine witnesses, take testimony, rule on preliminary motions and all matters raised at the hearing, and recommend a decision to the Director. The Director may accept or reject the recommendation, and will issue a final order.

Do I have to take the hearing date assigned to me or can I ask for a different date?

Yes, the Director may continue the hearing until a later date if there is a good reason. You would have my office move the date if it was not convenient for you. If granted, your temporary license will not be extended, even if the hearing takes place after it expires at the end of thirty days.

How is the hearing conducted?

The hearing is tape recorded for an official record. The Hearing Officer will open the hearing, state the names of those present and explain the purpose of the hearing. He will introduce exhibits, typically as follows:

the Notice of Hearing sent to you;

the Petition that you sent to the DMV;

your driving record (driver's abstract); and

the Sworn Report sent by the officer to the DMV.

I will have the opportunity to review the exhibits and object to any on legal grounds. We may offer our own exhibits. The Hearing Officer will decide if they are relevant and material and rule on whether they may be entered.

The Hearing Officer will have the arresting officer testify about the arrest. I will then ask questions of each witness. After the department's witnesses have testified, we present our side of the case.

What happens after the hearing?

The Hearing Officer will recommend a decision to the Director, who makes the final decision. The decision will be mailed to you and me by certified mail.

If the ruling is in our favor, your license will be included with the decision if it is in DMV's possession.

If we lose, either:

1. If you have never had an ALR before and you took the breath or blood test, your license will be revoked for 90 days. You are eligible for a work permit after the first 30 days.

2. If you refused the test, or have had a prior ALR, your license will be revoked for one year, and you will be ineligible for a work permit.

The Criminal Side
The second "case" if you will is that filed by the criminal courts. The police officer sends reports to the prosecutor's office who file the actual criminal charges. The charges filed by prosecutors may be the same or entirely different from those written on the citation. There are several stages to a criminal proceeding, which I have outlined below.

1. The Bond
A bail bond is ordinarily the only means by which a defendant will be released before his/her trial date. Simply put, a bail bond is a sum of money that must be deposited with the court before a defendant will be released. That sum guarantees the defendant's presence at following court dates. If the defendant fails to honor the conditions of his/her bail bond, the money deposited to the court will be forfeited. A defendant may also be released on what is known as a signature bond, where his/her signature guarantees that person's return for hearings. This amount is refundable when the defendant complies with the requirements of his bail/bond, that is, attend court when he/she is summoned. Most juveniles are released to the custody of their parents. In all other offenses, the amount of bail/bonds varies widely.

The purpose of a bail bond is twofold: (1) to insure that a defendant will appear in court, and (2) insure the safety of the defendant and the community. Thus, if a defendant is from out of state, one could expect a larger bail bond to insure his/her presence in court when their trial date arrives. The more serious the charge is, the more danger the defendant represents to the community; thus the higher the bail bond. If a commissioner initially denies a defendant bail bond, or if a defendant is unable to meet the commissioner's initial bail/bond, and the defendant remains in custody for 24 hours after the commissioner has set the pre-trial release conditions, the defendant will be presented before the District Court the next time the court is in session to review the commissioner's order.

2. Arraignment:
This is the date on your ticket, about 30 to 60 days after your arrest. If you have an attorney, he may be able to enter a not guilty plea by written waiver and you would not have to appear for this initial hearing. The purpose of arraignment is to advise you of your rights and of the possible penalties you face. If you have an attorney, he will have already advised you of the penalties and have developed a strategy for protecting your rights so you don't need to hear it again in a mass court gathering. The Court will set a trial date and advise your attorney.

3. Pre-Trial Motions:
There are several pretrial motions that can be filed to assert certain rights. A partial list is as follows:
Motion for Discovery- A motion filed to make the State produce certain documents such as police reports, calibration records for the breath testing machine, video tape, audio tape, or other documents.
Motion to Produce – Nebraska law requires the State to produce evidence upon which scientific tests were run and which are intended to be offered as evidence against you. This usually applies to blood or urine in a dui case. The State must produce the evidence so that you may have independent tests run on the sample, if you chose. However, often a sample is lost or not kept. If this is the case, the State may also not be able to use its test against you because it cannot be challenged.
Motion to Suppress - The officer must have a valid, explainable reason to pull over your vehicle. In order to stop a person and invade his or her privacy, the law requires that the officer have a particular reason amounting to suspicion of an illegal activity. Further, it requires that he be able to explain his reasons and be tested on their validity by you. Many traffic stops are made without a proper reason. If the Court rules that the stop was unjustified, then all evidence obtained as a result of that stop cannot be used against you at trial.
Each of these motions would be set for hearing by the Court prior to your trial date. The outcome of most dui cases are determined at these hearings.

4. Trial:
The trial is the proceeding familiar to most people. A trial has several distinct phases as follows:
Opening Statement: The State and then your lawyer are allowed several minutes to address the jury or judge and tell them what he or she expects the evidence to show.
The State's Case: The State then has to put on evidence that you committed a crime. Each witness is called and asked questions by the prosecutor. Then your attorney may cross-examine the witness. The State can ask redirect questions after your attorney is finished. Occasionally the judge may ask questions of the witness, especially if jury trial is waived.
Half Time: After the State puts on all its evidence, they rest. The judge considers whether they put on enough evidence of each charge. If not, the charge is dismissed.
Defense Evidence: The Defendant now has an opportunity to call witnesses and present evidence. The State has the right to ask your witnesses questions. At the end of your evidence, you rest.
Closing Statements: Each side has the right to summarize what they think the evidence showed and how the evidence and law should be applied.
After each stage of the trial, the jury or court renders its decision. If a guilty verdict is returned, we proceed to sentencing.
The second possibility on trial day is a plea. This is usually the result of plea-bargaining between the state and the defense. The defendant agrees to plea to a charge or charges, in exchange for a lenient recommendation by the State during sentencing. Many cases in the State of Nebraska, in fact most cases, are resolved this way. An important note: a judge is not bound by the plea negotiations between the defense and the State. A judge will go along with the recommendation of the State nine times out of ten, but the judge is not required to. In some cases, the judge will allow the defendant to withdraw his//her guilty plea if the judge's sentence far exceeds the recommendation by the State.

5. Sentencing:
The Court imposes a sentence after a conviction at trial. The possible penalties for a Nebraska DUI are as follows:

First conviction
Maximum -- sixty days imprisonment
and five hundred dollars fine
Mandatory minimum -- seven days
imprisonment and four hundred dollars
fine
Second conviction
Maximum -- ninety days imprisonment
and five hundred dollars fine
Mandatory minimum -- thirty days
imprisonment and five hundred dollars
fine
Third conviction
Maximum -- one year imprisonment and
six hundred dollars fine
Mandatory minimum -- ninety days
imprisonment and six hundred dollars
fine

After the State has read the statement of fact, or put on their case and won, it is time for sentencing. The judge will ask the State if it has any recommendation. More likely that not, the judge will follow the State's recommendation. This is one of the reasons why it is so important to be proactive about a case by attending in or out-patient clinics, anger management classes, or other programs relevant to a case. The State's recommendation will soften if the prosecutor sees that the defendant has taken steps to correct the problem on his/her own.

A second scenario is a show cause jail sentence. A judge will sentence a defendant to a period of time, then delay serving that time until a certain date on which you must appear and show the judge why you should not have to serve time. This is like hanging a hammer above your head because you know if you do not comply with probation, the sentence will be imposed. The judge can impose the sentence after notifying the defendant of a hearing and on very little evidence. If the defendant violates his/her probation during the probationary period set by the judge, then the probation officer can recommend violating the defendant's probation. Another court hearing is set in which the judge determines whether the defendant did indeed violate the terms and conditions of their probation. If the judge finds this to be the case, the defendant can be sentenced to anything he could have originally imposed. It cannot be stressed enough how important it is for a defendant to comply with all of the conditions of his/her probation.

On occasion, a judge will sentence a defendant to house arrest. This option is becoming more popular as the prisoner population continues to grow. The jail places a monitoring bracelet on a wrist or ankle. Different conditions can be set, but a defendant is usually required to be within 100 feet of the house arrest receiver, placed within the home, between certain hours, i.e. 7 pm to 6 am.

Some prisoners enjoy the privilege of work release. In this program, a defendant is allowed to work during the day outside of the jail, but is required to return at a specific time each night, and leave no earlier than a set hour in the morning. While a defendant can usually get permission to work six days a week, no one is granted seven days of work release. Thus, at least one full day is spent is jail per week.

Finally, a judge can sentence a defendant to straight time. This is self explanatory; the defendant serves time in jail. The defendant is sent to the county jail to serve out his/her sentence. In light sentences, a judge can require a defendant to serve weekends instead of time during the week.

A defendant is awarded a one days credit for each two days served as good time. Thus a 60 days sentence would work out to about 40 days.

6. Post Sentencing
A defendant has ten days to request a new trial, and thirty days to file an appeal. Appeals from County Court go to District Court and are heard relatively quickly. If the case was a felony, the appeal would be heard by the Court of Appeals.

You need an experienced attorney to represent you. Though you can contest a DUI/DWI charge yourself, Matt Knoblauch’s representation will help make sure you know your rights and fight to lower the penalties related from a DUI/DWI.

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Family Law

Adoption

Legal adoption is the process by which a legal parent-child relationship is created by individuals that are not biologically parent and child. It involves the termination of the parental rights of one or both biological parents.

We want to help you in your adoption case. We represent clients in different types of adoption cases including

• independent adoptions
• agency adoptions
• international adoptions
• stepparent adoptions
• single parent adoptions
• contested adoptions

Adoption can be a complicated matter with many different issues such family visitation and parental rights. You need a qualified attorney with experience to assist you in your adoption case. If you or a loved-one has been involved in domestic violence, you need immediate help. We can provide you with professional legal assistance.

Child Custody

In a divorce or dissolution case one of the most important decisions are on the shared responsibly of child custody and visitation. Aspects of child custody include:

• residences for the child/children
• custody or visitation schedule
• how decisions on the child/children with be made between the parents

When determining child custody, many aspects must be considered such as parental economic and housing situation, their child-caring ability and the child/children’s bond to other members of the family. Though parents normally want custody and visitation rights, the most important issue is that of the child/children’s needs.

At Knoblauch Law, we engage in a diversified law practice dedicated to providing individuals and families with high quality legal representation and personal attention. If you are involved in a child custody case or have reservations about your current custody arrangements, call us today for a consultation. We will show you your options and provide you with the most professional legal assistance.

Child Support

In a divorce or dissolution one of the most important decisions are on child support. Either in an amicable or disputed settlement, the child/children’s current and future welfare is most important. We work to support the child/children’s rights and ensure all child support obligations are fulfilled. We will help your child/children receive the support they need and any modifications that may be needed at a later date. Child support is ordered for a specified period of time that usually ends when the child/children:

• turns eighteen years of age
• graduates high school
• is emancipated through marriage
• death of child/children

If your case involves unpaid child support, we will fight for your child/children to receive those payments. When dealing with child support, you need a good lawyer to ensure your child/children’s best interests have been settled. We can help in the negotiation process.

At Knoblauch Law, we engage in a diversified law practice dedicated to providing individuals and families with high quality legal representation and personal attention. If you are involved in a child support case, call us today for a consultation. We will show you your options and provide you with the most professional legal assistance.

Divorce

The legal dissolution of a marriage is emotional taxing. The process of divorce can seem daunting, you need a lawyer to help show you your options and evaluate your situation. We will help represent you through the divorce process. We will advise you on your legal grounds for divorce be it:

• lack of support
• living apart
• confinement to a mental hospital
• cruelty
• abandonment
• adultery
• felony conviction

After the filing of the divorce, we will help you reach the best possible settlement. Settlement issues involving divorce can include:

• separation of property and assets
• tax matters
• child custody
• child support
• spousal support

In many cases divorce settlement can be handled out-of-court with Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). This form of mediation can even lead to better settlements and saves on long court proceeding. Our goal is to make sure your divorce is as painless as possible while giving you the settlement you deserve.

At Knoblauch Law, we engage in a diversified law practice dedicated to providing individuals and families with high quality legal representation and personal attention. We will show you your options and provide you with the most professional legal assistance. Contact us today for an evaluation and a consultation.

Prenuptial/Non-marital Agreements

Marriage is suppose to be the formation of a loving relationship for the rest of your life; unfortunately that is not always the case. Therefore it is important to protect your legal rights in all stages of a personal relationship. We offer legal services and professional representation in this important area.

We work with our clients to create a prenuptial or non-marital agreement to not only protect the legal and financial aspects of our clients but preserve the sanctity of their relationship. Our services include dealing with difficult situations such as gifts or when the two parties have formed a business relationship.

We understand that a prenuptial or non-marital agreement is a sensitive matter. But the dissolution of a personal relationship is a real possibility; therefore we will give you personal attention to craft an agreement so you are protected if the dissolution occurs.

At Knoblauch Law, we engage in a diversified law practice dedicated to providing individuals and families with high quality legal representation and personal attention. If you are involved in a prenuptial or non-marital agreement case or have reservations about your current legal arrangements, call us today for a consultation. We will show you your options and provide you with the most professional legal assistance.

Modifications

When a court makes a ruling, the law requires that the orders are followed. Sometimes modifications need to be made.

If your former spouse is not following a court order and you are not receiving the benefits you are entitled to, you have a right to seek enforcement of that order. You also have the right to seek modification of court orders. You and your child/children’s needs change over time and you might require more benefits from your former spouse. Though you can not seek change in the division of property, you can seek change in the ruling of custody, support and visitation. You also have the right to clarification of a court ruling when a court ruling is ambiguous and unclear.

If you need a modification of your court ruling, you need professional help. At Knoblauch Law, we engage in a diversified law practice dedicated to providing individuals and families with high quality legal representation and personal attention. We will show you your options, provide you with the most professional legal assistance, evaluate your case and fill all necessary paper work. With our representation we can make sure that you and your child/children receive the benefits you deserve.

Spousal Support

If you are in the process of divorce, depending on your specific circumstance you might be in need of spousal support, also known as alimony. A court can not only make a ruling on your spousal support, but also the type and amount of support, the length of time you will receive support and when support will be received. Your eligibility for spousal support varies on several circumstances including:

• amount of time you have been married
• your ability to earn a living/income requirements/financial resources
• if you have a medical condition or disability
• history of family violence and other martial misconduct
• the ability of your former spouse to make support payments
• division of assets

We believe in helping our clients receive the spousal support they deserve to continue their lives. At Knoblauch Law, we engage in a diversified law practice dedicated to providing individuals and families with high quality legal representation and personal attention. We will show you your options, provide you with the most professional legal assistance, help evaluate your case and fight for the necessary spousal support that you deserve. Contact us today to set up a consultation.

Restraining Orders

If you or your child/children are feeling threatened in your relationship you need professional help. Whether the threat is physical or verbal or it is just intimidation, we can help you obtain a temporary restraining order. In the case of divorce a temporary restraining order can be issued until the divorce is final giving you custody of your child/children or visitation rights.

A temporary restraining order is signed by a judge. It does not require a hearing. Such an order is usually made to ensure you and your child/children’s safety until a hearing is held to resolve the issue. The violation of an order can result in civil and criminal penalties.

Matt Knoblauch believes in your and your child/children’s protection. If you are being abused we can help you receive a restraining order and give you the professional representation you need to ensure your permanent safety. At Knoblauch Law, we engage in a diversified law practice dedicated to providing individuals and families with high quality legal representation and personal attention. If you are involved in a family law case or have reservations about your current restraining orders, call us today for a consultation. We will show you your options and provide you with the most professional legal assistance.

Grandparents Rights

As a grandparent you want to see you grandchild. But if you have been denied visitation or you feel you need custody of your grandchild, but might be entitled to visitation or custody. As a grandparent you can request visitation if:

• If the parents of the child have divorced
• If one parent is deceased and the remaining parent denies you visitation rights
• If you have been unreasonably denied visitation rights
• If the child has been adopted by another family member

The court grants grandparent visitation only if it is in the best interest of the child. The court might appoint an investigator to determine the best interests for the child. The investigator will study the home situation of the child and conduct interviews with related parties. The results will have great impact on the court’s final decision on your grandparent’s rights case.

In some cases you as a grandparent can be declared as your grandchild’s legal guardian if they are a minor. As a guardian, you are in charge of your grandchild’s health and education and give your grandchild all the necessary support. You may become a legal guardian if:

• the child’s parents are deceased
• if the parents are unable or unwilling to take care of the child
• if the parents parental rights have been striped by a court

At Knoblauch Law, we engage in a diversified law practice dedicated to providing individuals and families with high quality legal representation and personal attention. We will show you your options and provide you with the most professional legal assistance. Matt Knoblauch can represent your case if you believe you are denied visitation or need custody of your grandchild. If you are involved in a family law case or have reservations about your current custody arrangements, call us today for a consultation.

Paternity

Paternity is legally defined as the state of being a father. When a child is born to unwed parents, paternity must be established so the child is afforded the same rights as a child born to married parents. These legal implications include:

• financial support/inheritance
• medical or other insurance
• legal proof of the child’s identity

The establishment of paternity also gives the father certain legal rights such as seeking custody or visitation and having influence on legal decisions regarding the child.

Paternity is established by filling out the child’s birth registrar. When a parent denies the paternity of the child, a judicial hearing is held to identify the paternity of the child. Paternity proceedings are now conducted with the advancement of science using genetic marker tests and DNA tests. Though not entirely conclusive, such tests have great bearing on the establishment of paternity.

If you are involved in a paternity dispute, we can help you. We will show you your options and provide you with the most professional legal assistance. Matt Knoblauch can represent your case if you believe you are denied visitation or need custody of your child. Your child deserves to know his/her father! Give us a call today!

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Traffic Law

Auto Mobile Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of injury and death in the United States. Matt Knoblauch represents victims of automobile, motorcycle and truck accidents who have incurred personal injury and/or property damage. We represent those who have been injured in accidents, collisions and crashes involving:

• drunk drivers
• hit and run drivers
• uninsured or underinsured drivers
• reckless drivers
• rollovers
• pedestrians
• manufacturer’s defective product or design

Motor vehicle accidents can result in severe life-altering and debilitating injuries such as whiplash, burns, broken bones, spinal injuries, and a variety of other afflictions both minor and serious. While property damage to your vehicle could be as simple as fender-bender worthy dents and scratches to totaled and scrapped cars, the physical damages to your body can last a lifetime.

Matt Knoblauch is here to get you compensated for:

• personal injury
• property damage
• medical expenses
• pain and suffering
• future losses.

Matt Knoblauch has handled many auto accident claims; he is highly experienced at dealing with your concerns and your legal rights involving a motor vehicle accident.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle riders enjoy a unique position on the road. They bask in the freedom of motorcycle riding, and the thrill of the open road. But, motorcycle riding is also very dangerous: helmets and leather jackets offer little protection in an accident, motorcycle drivers are prone to the elements, and are difficult to see by other automobile drivers. A motorcycle accident may be the result of:

• drunk drivers
• hit and run drivers
• uninsured or underinsured drivers
• reckless drivers
• manufacturer’s defective product or design

Because motorcycle drivers are at a high risk for accidents and harm, they should know their legal rights and remedies if involved in a traffic accident. You need an experienced motorcycle accident attorney to evaluate your particular situation, and assess how best to handle your claim.

We can provide you with the experience you need to deal with the insurance companies, and the complexities of the legal system to obtain the compensation you deserve for the pain, suffering and damages you sustained in your motorcycle accidents. Contact us today for a consultation.

Pedestrian Accidents

Tragic accidents are not limited to motor vehicle accidents and motorcycle wrecks, when an accident involves pedestrians the results can easily be serious if not deadly. As a pedestrian you have little or no protection if you are involved in an accident. Being involved in a pedestrian accident can lead to:

• bodily injuries
• brain injuries and damage
• huge medical bills
• excessive pain and suffering
• lost wages
• death

Insurance companies will do whatever they can to avoid paying up. You need professional representation to help you receive the compensation you deserve. If a driver was negligent and those actions caused your accident or an accident involving a loved one, we can help. At Knoblauch Law, we provide the highest quality service, regardless of whether a case is large or small. We believe people deserve compensation for injuries caused by the wrongdoing of others. Our experienced team of lawyers can help you recover money for your injuries. Contact us for an evaluation and consultation.

Trucking Accidents

A truck is a difficult vehicle to control due to its poor visibility and brakes, compared to auto mobiles. The weight and size of commercial trucks make the impact of trucking accidents devastating. In fact, every year thousands of Americans are injured or lose their lives in accidents involving tractor-trailers, eighteen wheelers, big rigs, semis, and other large commercial vehicles. The highest cause of trucking fatalities are rollovers, but trucking accidents can involve:

• drunk drivers
• hit and run drivers
• unrealistic schedules that hurry drivers to violate safety laws
• reckless drivers
• trucker fatigue
• inadequate training
• poor maintenance/improper loading of the truck

Trucking accidents are not like typical motor vehicle accidents because they involve specific regulations to the commercial trucking industry. It is very important to seek representation by an attorney when trucking accidents occur because they tend to cost more than standard car accidents.

At Knoblauch Law, we have learned that truck drivers go long periods of time without a break. While regulations limit the number of consecutive hours they can spend on the road, these regulations often go ignored. Mat Knoblauch has been representing the injured and their families and achieving large recoveries for truck accident deaths and injuries. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a trucking accident we can help you receive compensation for personal injury and property damage, including medical expense, pain and suffering and any future losses. Contact us today for a consultation and evaluation.

Bicycle Accidents

Many motorcyclists and car drivers do not recognize that bicyclists have the same rights on the road that they do. Sometimes motorists are distracted or can’t see a bicyclist causing an accident. Either way a bicycle accident can cause serious injuries and damages. Even with helmets and pads, you have little protection if you are hit by a vehicle. If you are involved in an accident you have to worry about medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. The last thing you want to worry about is the insurance company. Insurance agent’s priority is to protect their own interests and give you the least amount of compensation.

Matt Knoblauch specializes in representing plaintiffs in very serious personal injury including bicycle accident cases. We can afford to be very selective in the cases that we choose. When we do accept a case, we give it the attention it deserves. We are dedicated to protecting your rights and ensuring that you receive the compensation you need and deserve. If you or a loved-one has been involved in a bicycle accident with a negligent driver, we can help you file a claim to receive the compensation you deserve. Contact us for a complete evaluation.

Bus Accidents

With larger urban areas, comes greater traffic. More and more people are seeking public transportation from taking the public bus to work to your children riding the school bus home. The bus company is legally required to provide you with safe and reliable transportation to your destination. But with increased bus traffic comes a greater risk of potentially serious bus accidents. Contributing factors to bus accidents include:

• bus driver negligence
• dangerous roadways
• weather conditions
• poor bus maintenance
• dangerous driving by other drivers

Accidents involving buses are complicated, involve multiple parties including victims, the bus driver and the bus company. Damage related to bus accidents includes personal injury, medical bills, lost wages from missing work and physiological suffering.

Matt Knoblauch will perform a thorough investigation of the factors contributing to the school bus accident to better understand who should be held liable. Investigating a school bus can be very difficult because of the many factors that can contribute to vehicle accidents, which is why a school bus accident attorney is necessary. If you or a loved-one has been involved in a bus accident we can help you receive the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to set up a consultation.

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Corporate Law

Employment Law

Employment law hinges on the damage caused by discrimination and harassment. If you have been let go at work, it is not necessarily the result of discrimination. For discrimination to be proved and for the actions taken upon you to be deemed illegal, you must be discriminated against as a member of a “protected category.” These categories include:

• age discrimination
• disability discrimination
• racial discrimination
• sexual orientation
• national origin discrimination
• pregnancy discrimination
• gender or sex discrimination
• glass ceiling
• sexual harassment

If you believe you are a victim of discrimination, [our firm]’s experienced team of attorneys can represent individuals and members of class action cases in all aspects of employment law. You will find experienced, committed lawyers who are dedicated to the pursuit of your rights as a worker who has been damaged by a violation of the employment laws. Matt Knoblauch responds promptly to our clients’ inquiries and concerns and are accessible in providing superior legal services.

Employment Contracts

When taking on employment, you are entitled to a written contract within two months of initial employment, which covers all aspects of your new job. Simply put, employment contracts solidify the terms and conditions of your employment agreed open by you and your employer. Matt Knoblauch has experience in negotiating, drafting, interpreting and litigation issues related to breach of employment contracts and other employee-related issues such as:

• compensation
• non-disclosure issues
• deferred compensation
• benefits
• termination matters
• non-competition agreements
• severance packages

If you believe that your employer is in breach of your employee contract, contact us for a consultation. We will show you your available options.

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