There are more serious legal consequences, for the at-fault driver, following a hit-and-run accident in Missouri. The term refers to an accident where the guilty driver leaves the sign of the accident, after causing injuries and damage. Not only are there civil consequences, but there are also possible criminal consequences, as a result of fleeing the scene. Knowing the...
Continue ReadingVehicle accidents can substantially impact your insurance rates and show up as points on your driving record. This can be important for many reasons, including if you want to try to obtain employment in the transportation industry. Vehicle accidents are never fun, and the implications can last for several years beyond the completed settlement. You might be wondering, How...
Continue ReadingIf you have been injured in an auto accident, and you file a personal injury lawsuit in Rogers, Arkansas, you can be awarded damages to compensate you for your losses. What is a Pecuniary Loss? Keeping the legal terms simple, a pecuniary loss is any type of loss that can be measured in financial terms. Additionally, pecuniary losses are...
Continue ReadingAs any Joplin auto accident attorney knows, whiplash is the most common type of injury sustained in an auto accident. Whiplash is what is known as a soft tissue injury and it occurs nearly every 10 seconds in our country. Our Joplin auto accident attorney can explain what this type of injury is and help you to recover if...
Continue ReadingIt goes without saying that head-on collisions are very dangers and often result in serious injuries. As an auto accident lawyer can explain, an accident caused by a wrong-way driver can also result in significant damages. If you or someone you know has been involved in a head-on collision and need help obtaining the damages to which the victims...
Continue ReadingFor a Joplin auto accident attorney to help you recover for injuries in an auto accident, the first step is to determine who is at fault. Liability must first be established by determining who caused the accident or whose negligence resulted in your injuries. If the auto accident was serious and your injuries were severe, then there may be...
Continue ReadingAccording to some reports, backup accidents injure nearly 15,000 people each year and kill more than 200. This may be the reason most new cars are now equipped with cameras, sensors, and audio warning systems in an effort to make backing up safer and easier. But the reality is, too many drivers have started relying solely on this new...
Continue ReadingIf you have been involved in a car accident, contacting an automobile accident attorney as soon as possible is important in order to obtain the compensation you deserve. When the time comes to file your claim, there are several common mistakes that you need to avoid. The Cottrell Law Office is here to help you avoid those mistakes. Be...
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 ReadingMost auto accident cases filed by Joplin auto accident attorneys are filed in the district or circuit courts of the state where the accident happened. Figuring out which court you need to file your claim in is based on the amount of damages you expect to claim. Bringing an auto accident claim in small claims court is not very...
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