Kevin Cortright
With more than fifteen years of experience in the field of Worker’s Compensation law, Kevin Cortright has one very specific piece of advice for injured workers: PROTECT YOURSELF.
“That is rule Number One,” Kevin says. “If you experience an injury related to your employment, you need to preserve your rights under the law. Promptly report the incident to your employer and immediately engage the services of an experienced Worker’s Comp attorney.”
“Remember, a condition that seems minor in the moment could develop into a chronic issue in the future. There is a short window of time to establish a legal baseline for keeping your options open in case you need to be treated months or even years down the road. And even if your employer is cooperating that doesn’t mean that you are protected.”
Worker’s Compensation cases can be complex, and can seem even more confusing when you are not at your best after an injury. Kevin listens carefully as clients describe their symptoms and the situation that caused them, picking up subtle clues that help him develop an effective legal strategy. He uses this knowledge, along with superior organization skills and self-discipline as tools to produce winning results in lawsuits.
It can be difficult to understand the proceedings at any point in the process, so having an experienced, trusted advisor by your side is essential. Kevin Cortright is that advisor. As a young law clerk he assisted with a workplace injury case where the pain was physically debilitating and the employer insisted that it not be reported, creating severe emotional distress for the client. Bearing witness to that injustice set the trajectory for Kevin’s future career.
Before earning his Juris Doctorate from La Verne Law School in 2005, Kevin worked for an insurance defense firm, giving him firsthand experience in how the “other side” operates. He understands that every case is unique, and with his knowledge and experience Kevin achieves excellent results when negotiating with opposing attorneys or when presenting a case before the court.
“I value the trust that clients place in me during an uncertain and often frightening chapter in their lives. I do my job with integrity and respect, and because of that my reputation in the legal community speaks for itself. Please contact me if I can be of service.”
Sunny Delitala
Sunny Delitala brings her A-game to every case.
“No Workers Compensation case is ever trivial. Some are more complicated than others, but each one deserves to be treated with competence and care. Insurance companies forget that these are people that we are dealing with; people who have been injured or harmed, people who may not understand their rights and who may be facing a future full of scary medical procedures. I am trained to help protect them under the law, and I take that responsibility very seriously.”
Don’t let her cheerful name and her warm, welcoming smile fool you. From her earliest days as an attorney, Sunny has always been a warrior. As an Assistant Prosecutor in Michigan, she took on tough cases and won. As an Associate Attorney with a private law firm, her thorough research and preparation, along with exceptional analytical skills, proved to be crucial in obtaining favorable judgments. Sunny has a distinct advantage in the Worker’s Compensation arena: she was previously employed by a firm that provides insurance defense, so she has a thorough understanding of the tactics used by “the other side” to undermine Worker’s Comp cases. If possible, she prefers to use her superior negotiating skills to resolve cases without the expense of going to court, but if litigation becomes necessary, Sunny doesn’t shy away from the fight.
“Laws protecting workers were written because people were being exploited. But those laws can be very complicated to understand. That’s why I’ve devoted my practice to this specialty. No one should have to suffer as the result of a work related injury, even if it seems insignificant.”
Upfront, practical advice is one of the things that Sunny’s clients appreciate most about her. She takes the time to explain how the process works, how long it should take, and the probable outcome that can be expected – good or bad. Her straightforward approach is not for everyone, but as Sunny says, “I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t give it to you straight!” With her attention to detail, personal interaction, and in-depth knowledge of the law, Sunny Delitala consistently delivers.
