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Have you been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence? Insurance companies may claim they are on your side, but that is not typically the case. An insurance adjuster’s primary goal is to pay you the smallest amount possible. They have several strategies they use to limit their pay out on claims; however, if you know how they operate, you can protect your rights, obtain a fair settlement and not let the insurance company take advantage of you.
Missouri is one of only two states that does not ban texting and driving for all drivers. Right now, it is legal for drivers over 21 to text and drive but not for those aged 21 and younger. (Montana is the other state without a state law against texting and driving.) However, texting while driving may not be allowed much longer in Missouri.
Accidents resulting in serious injury occur far more often than we would like. That is why we have personal injury law: to protect us if we are injured or harmed because of someone else’s negligence. A personal injury lawyer will help you hold those responsible accountable.
Accidents happen across all industries. Some law firms specialize in the types of cases they handle, while others handle a broader range. While not comprehensive, this overview covers many of the more common types of cases a personal injury lawyer might handle.
Car accidents can be life-changing events. The emotional distress you feel can lead to avoidance of driving and fear of getting into another accident. You may have trouble sleeping or experience nightmares or flashbacks of the accident, among other things. Sleep disturbances are common after-effects. Coping with anxiety after a car accident takes time and often the help of a professional health care provider. These suggestions and tips can help you get started on your recovery.
Personal injury lawsuits can be complex and time consuming. If you have been seriously injured, you probably need time to rest and recuperate while an attorney who understands personal injury law builds your case. These common questions may help you understand the process when starting a personal injury claim.
The term, personal injury, is defined simply as any physical, mental or emotional harm caused by another party’s negligence. While there are many types of injuries that occur, there are three broad categories recognized by the state of Missouri: bodily injury, mental harm and wrongful death.
Personal injury cases are legal disputes that arise when one person suffers an injury in which someone else may be legally responsible. Typically, personal injury claims are the result of the negligence, or carelessness, of another person. Missouri law enables the injured party (the plaintiff) to file a claim to recover compensation for injuries caused by the at-fault party. This general overview covers the types of compensation that may be recovered.
If you have been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, or other type of accident due to another’s negligence, you may be asking yourself, “can I act as my own personal representative in pursuing a personal injury claim”? This may also be referred to as pro se litigant or self-representation and would be in lieu of having an experienced personal injury lawyer. Before making that decision, consider what this could mean for you.
A personal injury lawyer protects your legal rights whether you are hurt in an automobile accident, a slip and fall or by a defective product or dangerous drug in which someone else may be legally responsible (e.g., result of negligence or carelessness of another).
August 10, 2022 marks the day the President signed the PACT Act into law. This allowed military personnel and their families who were seriously injured years ago by contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune to bring legal claims for compensation.