Category: Personal Injury
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Missouri Injury Attorney Discusses Wrongful Death Actions for Workplace Accidents
There are many tragic events where a person will suffer an accident at work and will die as a result of the sustained injuries. Although many times, there are restrictions on the types of litigation that may be brought under these circumstances, it is possible to pursue a successful wrongful death claim depending on the…
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Missouri Personal Injury Attorney Explains Missouri Wrongful Death Actions
When a loved one has died, it is a devastating event that throws the emotional and financial lives of the survivors into chaos. It may be difficult to know what legal rights that a surviving family member has and when a person can seek justice through the court system. Although it may seem a little…
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Do I Have A Personal Injury Case and Will I Need An Attorney?
If you are involved in an accident where the actions of another individual were negligent, you have a claim for a personal injury case. Typically, such accidents involve motor vehicles, including automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, and airplanes, among others. Negligence is generally defined as the failure to exercise a degree of care that, under the circumstances,…
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When Pursuing a Personal Injury Claim, Why Patience and Time is Often Required
Every accident involves a unique set of circumstances, and likely presents different issues to be resolved. As a result, depending on the complexities involved, some cases will be settled more quickly than others. However, with a majority of personal injury cases, it is not uncommon for proceedings to take anywhere from one to three years,…
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Missouri Personal Injury Claims: An Overview of Independent Medical Exams
When filing a lawsuit for a personal injury claim and seeking compensation for injuries, there is a likelihood that the person or entity being sued, or an insurance company may request for you to participate in an independent medical examination. Generally, there are a few reasons behind such a request. For example, the insurance company…
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Addressing Medical Injuries From an Auto Accident
Automobile accidents occur throughout Missouri on a daily basis. As a result, many motorists suffer medical injuries, whereby sometimes the actions (or inactions) of other parties involved are to blame. While it would be impossible to reverse injuries that may have occurred, personal injury law allows a way for the injured to be “made whole”…
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Evidence and Personal Injury in Missouri
The negligent or reckless actions of someone can cause serious injuries to another. As a result, the injured person is forced to seek justice and compensation for damages suffered. Often times, damages include medical and emotional reparation, as well as financial and/or legal recovery. Such circumstances can be overwhelming to address and deal with for…
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Missouri Pedestrian Accident FAQs
The severity of injury and probability of fatalities are extremely high when a pedestrian is struck by a motor vehicle like a car, truck or SUV. Because even an economy car may weigh several thousand pounds, the impact between the human body and more than a ton of steel and solid plastic can result in…
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Missouri Imposes Limited Cell Phone Restrictions on Drivers despite Dangers
While few Missouri drivers would advocate eliminating DUI laws, Missouri has one of the most permissive policies in the U.S. when it comes to the dangerous conduct of distracted driving. It was at about this time last year that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended that Congress enact a national ban on all use…
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Understanding Your Personal Injury Case
In the world we live today accidents are an average portion of our lives whether we believe it or not. We as humans are bound to make mistakes, which ultimately can result in immediate or eventual consequences. While some consequences can be not so serious and simply address the mistake others can cause accidents and…