Tag: Missouri personal injury attorneys
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Missouri Personal Injury Attorneys Discuss What You Need to Know About Settlement Offers
When you experience any kind of personal injury, whether from an automobile accident, medical malpractice, a defective product, or something else, it is likely that you will receive a settlement offer from an insurance company shortly after you get hurt. While you may be tempted to accept the offer right away because you anticipate having…
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Wrongful Death of Missouri Firefighter
In February 2014, a Columbia, Missouri firefighter was called to the scene of a collapsed building at the University Village Apartments, which are part of the University of Missouri. The building served as housing for graduate students, as well as undergraduates who were married or had children. While looking for trapped residents on the second…
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Wrong-way Drivers Cause Serious Accidents in Missouri
In the last few weeks, two serious wrong-way crashes in Missouri have claimed the lives of several people. The first one happened on Highway 65, near the intersection of James River Freeway in Springfield, Missouri early on the morning of March 17, 2014. The wrong-way driver was traveling in a yellow GMC Canyon pick-up. Other…
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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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An Overview of Auto Accident Cases in Missouri
Automobile can accidents can be incredibly traumatic and stressful. The immediate aftermath may not only leave you concerned for your own health and safety, but also for others involved in the accident. Although it is much easier said than done under such unexpected and potentially devastating circumstances, it is important to remain clam, stay focused,…
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How Insurance Carriers Determine The Value Of An Injury Claim
Making a determination of the monetary value of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident is a significant aspect of any personal injury claim. Oftentimes, it is the most difficult part of a claim to establish, and varies depending on the circumstances. The following is an overview of how insurance companies assess the value of…
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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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Overview of Wrongful Death Claims in Missouri
In a wrongful death claim, a person may be held liable for the death of another. Such lawsuits, brought by a surviving dependant or beneficiary, claims that a loved one’s death was caused as a result of a willful or wrongful act, or the negligence of the defendant. Generally, the purpose of a wrongful death…