When 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 ReadingWhen clients ask this question, the issue is whether or not the lawsuit was filed within the applicable statute of limitations period. This is a very important concern because failing to file your lawsuit in time can mean that your claims will not only be dismissed, but you will lose your legal rights, as well. Although there are time...
Continue ReadingCatastrophic injuries are a special type of personal injury claims that are characterized by the level of devastation those injuries cause. These injuries are often so severe that they require a significant amount of medical treatment. Often, this includes long-term hospitalization, ongoing rehabilitation, and multiple surgeries, among other things. Catastrophic injuries frequently result in a significant financial consequences, as...
Continue ReadingEarly on the morning of December 3, 2018, a charter bus carrying an Orange Mound youth all-star football team ran off the road and overturned in a ditch after the bus driver lost control. A third-grade child died and at least 45 other children and chaperones were injured. Two passengers had to be airlifted from the scene. The bus...
Continue ReadingNot many clients are aware that civil claims, including personal injury claims, brought against a governmental entity are not handled entirely the same way as a legal claim against a business or private citizen. There are certain rules of procedure and different statutes of limitation that apply to claims brought against a governmental entity. There are also other legal...
Continue ReadingEvery state establishes laws that govern liability for dog bite injuries. In most cases, liability is based on who was responsible for supervising the dog and whether or not that person knew the dog had any sort of propensity for biting or being aggressive. However, depending on the situation, it may not be the dog owner who should be...
Continue ReadingIf you or a loved one has become seriously ill after eating out at a restaurant or purchasing a pre-cooked meal from an establishment, there may be a personal injury claim for food poisoning. In the majority of cases, food poisoning results from the presence of foodborne bacteria or viruses. These pathogens can cause serious illness and may be...
Continue ReadingBus accidents are typically very serious because of the number of potential people who may suffer injuries and the lack of seatbelts and other safety measures. If you or a loved one is involved in a bus accident, you may be wondering who should be held responsible for those injuries. Let our Joplin personal injury lawyer help you figure...
Continue ReadingAs technological advances continue to amaze us, the complications that new technology brings continue to raise concerns. One of the newest contraptions to come to our streets are self-driving vehicles, also known as autonomous vehicles. Some believe they will become an integral part of transportation before we know it. At present time, thirty-three states have already introduced legislation related...
Continue ReadingA resident of Connecticut recently received a $375,000 settlement after he fell 10 feet when a stairway collapsed. The stairs were located in the apartment complex where the 57-year-old lived and two stairs collapsed because they were severely rusted. He sustained serious injuries, including a broken kneecap, upper leg and left shoulder. He was standing on the top stairway...
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