Personal Injury

Can Faulty Shoes Cause Personal Injury?

When it comes to slip and fall personal injury cases, proving responsibility can be a big challenge.  Especially with large businesses like Wal-Mart, negotiating with insurance companies can be extremely difficult.  Not to mention, for example, Wal-Mart’s policy of fighting personal injury lawsuits all the way to trial.  But, in New Mexico earlier this month, there is a new...

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Personal Injury

Civil Actions for Road Rage

We would probably all agree that aggressive driving, often referred to as “road rage,” is a serious problem in our country.  In fact, according to the American Safety Council, 66% of all traffic fatalities are caused by some form of aggressive driving.  What’s worse, 37% of aggressive driving incidents involve a firearm.  Those are scary numbers.  The good news...

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Personal Injury

Trip and Fall Claims Against a Municipality

As we walk down the sidewalks of our cities and towns, most of us assume that they are safe and well-maintained.  However, time and the elements take their toll on streets and sidewalks, leaving cracks in the pavement, for example, that can cause someone to trip and fall.  Believe it or not, sidewalk injuries can be serious, even resulting...

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Auto Accidents

Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Missouri

When 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...

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Personal Injury

Personal Injury Damages are Not Limited to Physical Injuries

It goes without saying that, if you are injured as a result of the negligence of someone else, you can be compensated for any physical injuries that result.  However, personal injury damages are not limited to physical injuries.  There are so many different types of injuries that can occur. Types of non-physical injuries In addition to the obvious physical...

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Personal Injury

Free Report: Personal Injury Damages in Missouri

The actual damages that can be recovered differs from one case to the next, depending on the circumstances and the laws of each state. However, there are types of damages that are typically available in a personal injury case, which include: compensatory damages, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, wrongful death, loss of consortium or companionship and punitive damages....

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Personal Injury

Personal Injury Damages in Missouri

Personal 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.

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Personal Injury

Who is responsible for slip and fall injuries on rental property?

Slip and fall injuries are very common, and they occur at a wide variety of locations.  One of the most important questions that comes up after a slip and fall injury is: who is responsible?  That question can be a little complicated for slip and fall injuries on rental property.  The answer depends on many factors, including who was...

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