A crash can leave you with a damaged car, missed work, medical bills and weeks of uncertainty. Then the insurance company calls with an offer that sounds helpful at first. The question is whether that offer actually covers the cost of the crash. In Missouri, a quick...
Losing a loved one is a heartbreaking experience for any family. During this difficult time, you may hear legal terms that sound confusing. One important term is loss of consortium. This term refers to the emotional and personal loss a family feels when someone dies...
You may have just heard a healthcare provider apologize for the complications or injury suffered by your child. This moment is emotionally overwhelming, but from a legal standpoint, what weight does that apology carry? Can you use this apology as evidence of...
A sudden dog bite, perhaps while walking in the neighborhood, can leave you startled and in pain. In Missouri, acting quickly can reduce health risks and secure vital information that may aid in a possible claim against the negligent party. Starting with a clear plan...
If you sustain an injury due to poor lighting on a property in Missouri, you might wonder if you have a legal claim. In Missouri, property owners must maintain safe premises, including providing adequate lighting. Whether you can sue depends on several factors, such...
You’re bound to face a lot of questions after a car accident. The other parties involved will likely want to know what happened, and the police will probably bombard you with questions to try to figure out what caused the wreck. Even in the days, weeks and months...
Figuring out the value of your personal injury claim is crucial to how you proceed with your legal case. After all, the defense will likely approach you with a settlement offer that might seem great but after consideration of your needs falls well short of what you...
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is a devastating experience that many people never get over. The experience is even more traumatic when the death was caused by someone else’s negligence. If you are in this situation, you might have grounds for a wrongful death claim....
Statistics are clear that semi-trucks pose a threat to motorists. In 2022 alone, more than 120,000 of these big rigs were involved in an accident that resulted in injury, while nearly 6,000 of them were involved in a deadly crash. The number of semi-trucks involved in...
At one point in time, you might’ve trusted your doctor to provide you with the safe and effective medical care that you need. If you’re reading this post, though, then you probably suspect that your medical provider made a mistake that’s left you seriously harmed....