If someone else’s negligence or conduct injures you or someone you love, you may feel unsure where to turn and what to do. You may have medical bills and be unable to work due to your injury. You, however, may be able to seek compensation from the responsible party. While it is normal to be focused on your recovery...
Continue ReadingWhen workers get hurt on the job in Missouri or Arkansas, they face an important decision regarding their legal options for seeking compensation. Generally, there are two avenues to pursue legal action. While workers’ compensation provides immediate benefits (like medical coverage), personal injury claims allow for the pursuit of additional compensation. When choosing between a claim for workers’ comp...
Continue ReadingNegligence is a legal theory that helps courts determine liability in many personal injury cases. It’s generally defined as a failure to act with the level of care expected of a reasonable person under similar circumstances. If an injured victim can prove negligence, they may be able to recover compensatory damages against the responsible party. However, what happens if...
Continue ReadingIf you have recently suffered an injury, it can be challenging to determine how to file a claim while you are trying to recover. We understand that it can be even more onerous to determine whether negligence was involved. You may be wondering, What is negligence? Negligence means that someone injured you due to carelessness. So the person you...
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 relaxed the rules and opened the door for clients to hire a lawyer online. But there are plenty of reasons other than COVID-19 to choose a remote personal injury attorney. You may have a busy or hectic schedule that precludes office visits to your lawyer, or an injury may have left you homebound. That is why you might...
Continue ReadingThe amount of compensation in spinal cord injury settlements mostly depends on the severity of the damage and its effects. In cases involving permanent and severe injuries, many victims require adaptive devices, rehabilitation, and long-term care. But there is no such thing as an average settlement for a spinal cord injury because each case is unique, and compensation varies...
Continue ReadingIf you are an auto accident victim or suffered an injury through no fault of your own in Missouri, you’re probably worrying about how to pay your bills. Creditors don’t stop sending bills because you’re out of work after an accident. Fortunately, we can help. Consider talking to our personal injury attorney in Missouri, Wesley Cottrell from the Cottrell...
Continue ReadingWhen someone else’s negligent actions have injured you, you could have the legal right to pursue compensation. Hiring a lawyer can help you handle all the legal aspects of your claim. Understandably, some people are concerned about the potential costs of legal representation and want to know how to hire a personal injury attorney for free. Most people don’t...
Continue ReadingThere is no good injury that comes from an accident, but a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be especially devastating for both the injured person and their loved ones. If you are someone you know has experienced TBI due to the negligent actions of another party, it is important to know your rights. The average settlement for traumatic brain...
Continue ReadingMissouri courts set specific deadlines or statutes of limitations for filing a personal injury claim. You must understand and carefully follow these deadlines so you can file a claim for your injuries before the time limit expires. Contact or call a qualified Missouri personal injury attorney at (800) 364-8305 to help you understand the requirements and recover the compensation...
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