Bus accidents are typically very serious because of the number of potential people who may suffer injuries and the lack of seatbelts and other safety measures. If you or a loved one is involved in a bus accident, you may be wondering who should be held responsible for those injuries. Let our Joplin personal injury lawyer help you figure...
Continue ReadingJust like the men and women who respond to car accidents to provide assistance and investigate are at risk of being injured, drivers must be careful not be struck by other vehicles immediately after an accident. If at all possible, it is best not to get out of your vehicle unless you can do so safely. A recent fatal...
Continue ReadingAs technological advances continue to amaze us, the complications that new technology brings continue to raise concerns. One of the newest contraptions to come to our streets are self-driving vehicles, also known as autonomous vehicles. Some believe they will become an integral part of transportation before we know it. At present time, thirty-three states have already introduced legislation related...
Continue ReadingIf you have been injured in an auto accident and offered a very low settlement amount from the other driver’s insurance company, do not simply reject the offer and give up. Contact a Joplin auto accident attorney first because you may be able to negotiate. The reality is settlement is not a one-step process. In fact, the majority of...
Continue ReadingDespite the fact that most auto accidents are caused by a negligent driver, there are many other causes of accidents that are just as common. Poor road conditions and weather conditions are frequent causes of auto accidents. Examples of dangerous road conditions include potholes, uneven expansion joints, and debris on the roadway. A deep hole in the middle of...
Continue ReadingA resident of Connecticut recently received a $375,000 settlement after he fell 10 feet when a stairway collapsed. The stairs were located in the apartment complex where the 57-year-old lived and two stairs collapsed because they were severely rusted. He sustained serious injuries, including a broken kneecap, upper leg and left shoulder. He was standing on the top stairway...
Continue ReadingA recent case in California involved a very severe leg injury that ultimately led to a $16.95 million verdict. However, before the case got to the jury the court considered the argument that both people involved in the forklift accident were at fault, including the victim who lost his leg. As nearly every Joplin personal injury attorney recognizes, establishing...
Continue ReadingIt can be difficult to determine who is responsible for a car accident. That is something that a personal injury lawyer deals with often. Every personal injury case is different in a variety of ways because there are many factors that must be considered in determining fault. When it comes to accidents involving pedestrians, the issues can be even...
Continue ReadingThe purpose of a damages award in a personal injury case is to make the victim “whole.” This essentially means the victim will be compensated for what was lost as a result of their injury. The only way to accomplish that is through a monetary award. As our personal injury lawyer understands, catastrophic injuries are not always the result...
Continue ReadingEvery experienced personal injury lawyer knows that stores and restaurants are very common locations for slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall injuries. Restaurants and stores are expected, as premises owners, to protect against dangerous conditions such as slippery surfaces, uneven floors, worn carpets and other conditions that could cause a customer to injure themselves. One of the most important issues that arises...
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