Aside 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 ReadingBeing involved in a car accident is a serious situation, especially when serious injuries are involved. Negligence is the general theory involved in filing a claim for damages in a car accident case. As Joplin accident attorneys know, these claims become more serious when a drunk driver is involved. When a drunk driver causes an accident that injures someone,...
Continue ReadingIn the aftermath of an auto accident, many people are stressed or afraid, which causes them to freeze up, not knowing that actions to take. While most people know to exchange insurance and contact information, that is about as far as it goes. Unfortunately, if you fail to take a few crucial steps following an auto accident, you may...
Continue ReadingIt may not occur to everyone that drivers and passengers are not the only ones at risk of injury in car accidents. Unfortunately, the men and women who respond to these car accidents to provide assistance and investigate face a risk of injury as well. Every year, a significant number of first responders, law enforcement, tow truck drivers and...
Continue ReadingThe media coverage over the last few years has highlighted the rise in rude, obnoxious and even hostile drivers on the roadways. Horns blowing, offensive gestures, cursing have all become an expected part of the daily commute for some people. While the media has labeled this offensive behavior “road rage,” it should not be confused with the concept of...
Continue ReadingAfter an auto accident, the trauma of your personal injuries is something you would soon want to forget. The disruption that your injuries and damages clause, make the need to reach a resolution greater, and the sooner you can get back to life as usual, the better. How long resolving an auto accident case will take, depends on so...
Continue ReadingPersonal injury lawsuits, following car accidents, are very common. The defendant is usually the person or persons who were at fault in the wreck, or who were responsible for the vehicle that caused the wreck. But, what should you do if the person at fault is a relative? Clients have asked, “can I sue a family member in a...
Continue ReadingWhen clients are involved in an auto accident, they typically rely on auto insurance for financial support, especially if their property damage is extensive. Most people are not financially prepared for the unexpected costs that result from an auto accident. Unfortunately, in some cases, the person at fault does not have any insurance or, if they do, it is...
Continue ReadingYes. There are time limitations for filing nearly every type of legal action. This time limit is referred to as the “statute of limitations.” If that deadline has passed, you are not allowed to bring a lawsuit in court. This limitation period depends on many factors, most importantly, the type of lawsuit you are bringing and what action or...
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