Many states now impose serious penalties on drivers who do not have car insurance, particularly when those people are involved in a car accident. Some states, though, have taken further steps by passing so-called “no pay, no play” laws which prohibit uninsured motorists from receiving any compensation for non-economic damages, even if they were not at fault. Missouri is...
Continue ReadingWhen a person is injured because of the actions of another, they may be entitled to various types of damages, which are meant to compensate them for their injuries. One of those types of damages is known as punitive damages. The purpose of punitive damages is to punish misconduct that is particularly reprehensible. However, some state laws place limits...
Continue ReadingThe manufacturer of a product is typically responsible for any defects in its products that injure consumers. That does not mean that manufacturers must guarantee their products are 100% safe because some products are inherently dangerous. However, if there was a safer design available, manufacturers should consider that design, especially if they know their design has caused injuries. Manufacturers...
Continue ReadingAside from the legal issue of damages, there are two very common legal issues that frequently cause delays in litigation of an auto accident case. Those two issues are liability and causation. That is, who is responsible for the injuries and did that guilty party’s conduct actually cause your injuries. These issues can often be complicated and the facts...
Continue ReadingBike, or motorcycle, accidents are different from car accidents in many ways. For that reason, there are a few steps that our Joplin bike accident lawyer recommends taking if you have been involved in such an accident. Be sure to stop after a motorcycle accident The law requires that individuals involved in a vehicular accident, even a bike accident,...
Continue ReadingAs nearly any Joplin personal injury lawyer recognizes, the majority of personal injury cases settle rather than going to trial. Settlements can be reached at various different stages of litigation with different people involved. For example, some victims are able to settle their claims with the insurance adjuster handling the claim. Some settlements occur when the lawyer for the...
Continue ReadingIn order to recover after a car accident, your Joplin car accident attorney will tell you that proving fault is paramount. Liability cannot be placed on anyone until it is determined who caused the accident or put another way, whose negligence lead to your injuries. The person who is determined to be at fault is the person responsible for...
Continue ReadingThe reason people file personal injury lawsuits is to be compensated for their injuries and other damages. The purpose of a damages award is to make the victim “whole.” This basically means compensating the victim for everything was lost as a result of the accident or injury. The only way to accomplish that is through a monetary award. But,...
Continue ReadingAccording to research data, the sale of legal marijuana has increased to $6.6 billion in 2016. That includes $4.7 billion in the sale of medical marijuana and $1.9 billion for recreational marijuana. It is predicted that, by 2025, sales will exceed $24 billion. Five years ago, the sale of recreational marijuana was not legal anywhere in the United States....
Continue ReadingWhen you file a personal injury lawsuit or any other civil action, there are several ways you could receive compensation. You could win the case at trial and a jury could award a judgment in your favor. You could also settle the case with the other party where they agree to pay you a certain amount of money to...
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