Accidents involving 18-wheeler trucks are some of the most devastating motor vehicle accidents you could be involved in. The results are nearly always catastrophic. Large commercial tractor trailers can weigh more than 80,000 pounds, so any collision is likely to result in serious, if not fatal, injuries. In addition to the seriousness of the injuries, litigation of a truck...
Continue ReadingWith the Christmas holidays over, and the mad shopping days behind us, it is very likely that either you, or someone you know, may have been injured in a store. You may have been walking through the mall carefree, when you slipped on something on the floor and fell. Do you file a lawsuit? If so, how do you...
Continue ReadingPersonal Injury Damages in Missouri from Wesley Cottrell Proving your damages is a necessary part of proving a claim for personal injury.Negligence is the typical basis of all personal injury claims and the elements you must prove include duty, breach of that duty, causation, and injury (or damages). Learn more about personal injury damages in Missouri in this presentation.
Continue ReadingThe Differences Between SSDI and SSI in Missouri from Wesley Cottrell The Social Security Administration manages two benefits programs intended for disabled individuals: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Learn more about the differences between SSDI and SSI in Missouri in this presentation.
Continue ReadingWhen someone has been injured, because of the negligence or carelessness of someone else, the only way justice can be served is to award an amount of money based on the evidence of the damage that was caused. However, determining the value of a case is never an exact science. The amount will depend on numerous factors, some of...
Continue ReadingMaking the decision to file a lawsuit against someone can be difficult for most people. When that person is a friend, the decision seems nearly impossible. Nonetheless, it is not that uncommon that clients are injured while visiting a friend and, depending on the circumstances, that friend may be liable for your injuries. Suing friend for injury after a...
Continue ReadingBelieve it or not, burn injuries are among the most preventable types of accidental injuries in the United States. That should be good news, considering the fact that burn injuries can be horrific, resulting in permanent scarring or even death. However, according to the 2013 Fact Sheet published by the American Burn Association, an estimated 450,000 people received medical...
Continue ReadingYou are walking through a store and trip over something in the aisle. Should you file a lawsuit? If so, who do you sue and what evidence do you need to prove your case? Liability in a premises liability case depends on why you were on that particular property, and whether the property owner breached the particular duty owed...
Continue ReadingIf you have been injured while visiting at a friend’s house, you have a very difficult decision to make. What course of action should you take? Most people typically do not want to file a lawsuit against a friend. But, on the other hand, if you aren’t able to cover your medical bills on your own, you will have...
Continue ReadingAuto insurance is definitely a lifesaver if you are ever in an auto accident, especially if your vehicle is totaled. Most of us are not prepared for the unexpected expenses of an auto accident. But what happens when the person at fault in the accident has no auto insurance, or not enough to cover your injuries. Unfortunately, the risk...
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