There 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...
Continue ReadingMissouri is not a no-fault state. Under the Missouri car insurance claim laws, injury accident victims can recover compensation from the party who caused their damages. You may successfully recover compensation even if you had partial fault for the collision. Most injury accident victims recover damages through a settlement with the at-fault party’s insurance company. In some cases, however,...
Continue ReadingOne of the most common questions Arkansas drivers have is whether Arkansas is a no-fault insurance state. Arkansas is not a no-fault state. It operates under an ‘at-fault’ system, meaning the party responsible for the accident is liable for the resulting damages. Unlike in no-fault states, individuals may directly sue the at-fault driver for compensation following an accident. If...
Continue ReadingAfter suffering injuries in an accident or at the hands of another, you may be considering filing a lawsuit. Lawsuits are subject to statutes of limitations. If you are contemplating legal action, don’t wait—contact an Arkansas personal injury attorney today. We’ll take care of everything else. Submit the short form below to schedule a consultation. What Is a Statute...
Continue ReadingMost people assume that having a trial before a jury is the ultimate goal of a lawsuit. But lawsuits can be resolved in many ways, without ever reaching a jury. In fact, early resolution, through an alternative to trial, may lead to a more successful outcome. There are several different methods of resolving a legal dispute, short of going...
Continue ReadingAnyone who has been injured through someone’s negligence may be entitled to receive compensation, typically in one or two ways. Either you can settle the matter outside of court or you can file a lawsuit and obtain a legal judgment through the court system. Generally speaking, jury awards in civil lawsuits result in more substantial recovery than a settlement....
Continue ReadingIn personal injury cases, the purpose of awarding damages is to compensate the victim(s) for any losses that result from the injuries. Losses can come in many different varieties. Expenses that are a direct result of the incident include things like medical bills and lost wages during the time of recovery. These types of damages are easy to calculate...
Continue ReadingWhen someone has been injured, as a result of the negligence or recklessness of someone else, there is a potential for recovery of loss of income. Loss of income and loss of earning capacity are both potential elements of damage in a personal injury case. Proving loss of income can sometimes be tricky, and establishing a loss of earning...
Continue ReadingFor those who have been injured as a result of a third-party’s negligence, there are two methods for being compensated for your injuries. You can sue and obtain a judgment from the court or you can settle the case out of court. Although a jury verdict in a civil lawsuit more often results in a higher damages award, you...
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