Charles A. Tveite

An attorney at Edwards & Kautz, Charles A. Tveite has a varied practice that encompasses personal injury and wrongful death litigation, workers' compensation, and Social Security Disability claims. Located in Paducah, Kentucky, he represents clients in McCracken County and other parts of the commonwealth. Admitted to practice in Kentucky since 2010, Mr. Tveite is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. In his personal injury and wrongful death practice, Mr. Tveite assists people who have incurred economic and noneconomic losses due to the negligence or recklessness of other persons or entities. The types of cases that he has handled in this regard have arisen out of incidents involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and nursing home abuse, and he has been able to obtain significant compensation for his clients, through both jury verdicts and settlements that he has negotiated out of court with defendants and their insurance companies. Mr. Tveite's successful track record has resulted in his being named as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under Age 40, a list that is compiled by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. Mr. Tveite also represents clients who have been injured on the job and who are seeking their rightful benefits under their employer's workers' compensation insurance coverage. He helps them prepare and submit the required claim, by assisting to ensure that it contains all necessary documentation and that it is filed on a timely basis, and he also advocates on their behalf if the claim is disputed or denied. Mr. Tveite additionally assists people who are no longer able to work due to a physical or mental disability and who have filed for Social Security Disability benefits. He is a 2009 graduate of the Mississippi College School of Law.