A damages award in a personal injury case serves the specific purpose of making the victim “whole.” That simply means the victim should be compensated for every loss that was incurred as a result of the injury suffered. Typically, the major component of a damages award in a personal injury claim is for medical treatment for the injury. Reimbursement...
Continue ReadingAny skilled Joplin, Arkansas personal injury attorney will tell you how important it is to document your personal injury damages. In order for a jury to properly consider your claims of compensation following a personal injury, especially claims of pain and mental anguish, they need to see evidence of those injuries as much as possible. Proof of Damages is...
Continue ReadingArkansas residents who are unable to work due to a physical injury, medical condition, or mental health condition may be entitled to various types of benefits, depending on certain factors. Two options to consider are Worker’s Compensation benefits and Social Security Disability benefits. Let our workers comp lawyer explain the difference and help you determine which type of benefits...
Continue ReadingAs if you don’t already have enough to worry about after being involved in a car accident, there are carjackers out there causing accidents simply to create the opportunity to steal your car. According to an article out of New York, this scam is becoming more and more common. Our Joplin car accident attorney wants to warn you about...
Continue ReadingWhen most people think of personal injury they typically think of slip and falls, car accidents, and dog bites, for example. However, in the legal arena, a personal injury claim does not always involve someone actually being physically injured. Defamation is an example of a “personal injury” claim that does not involve physical injury. In this article, our personal...
Continue ReadingYou may not realize it but there are a number of states that have enacted “stand your ground” laws when it comes to self-defense from injury. Missouri is one of those states. Other states provide some form of civil immunity under specific self-defense situations, including Arkansas. So, what effect might these laws have on a personal injury claim? Let...
Continue ReadingThe Social Security Administration will make an initial determination on your disability claim based solely on the information you provide in your application. If you have a diagnosis of lupus, filing a successful claim may be more challenging. You need a Joplin disability lawyer to help you from the start or you may not be successful. The unfortunate reality...
Continue ReadingEvery car accident attorney in Joplin recognizes that these types of legal cases can be complicated. Nevertheless, car accident victims are entitled to compensation for their injuries and property damage. Because these cases usually require substantial litigation, and therefore substantial expense, it is wise to have a qualified and experienced car accident attorney in Joplin to assess your claim....
Continue ReadingParents of young children who have swimming pools nearby recognize one of the biggest fears is drowning. Even if your little one knows how to swim, they are still at risk of drowning if left unsupervised. Even the best swimmers, young or old, can drown from exhaustion. For this reason, families that have swimming pools in their backyards, or...
Continue ReadingA fatal wood chipper accident reminds us of the importance of workplace safety. It also demonstrates how a personal injury claim could evolve into a claim for wrongful death. As our Joplin personal injury attorney has experienced, some personal injury claims may start out as simple injury claims, but if that injury becomes fatal, a wrongful death claim may...
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