A recent case in California involved a very severe leg injury that ultimately led to a $16.95 million verdict. However, before the case got to the jury the court considered the argument that both people involved in the forklift accident were at fault, including the victim who lost his leg. As nearly every Joplin personal injury attorney recognizes, establishing...
Continue ReadingThe purpose of a damages award in a personal injury case is to make the victim “whole.” This essentially means the victim will be compensated for what was lost as a result of their injury. The only way to accomplish that is through a monetary award. As our personal injury lawyer understands, catastrophic injuries are not always the result...
Continue ReadingEvery experienced personal injury lawyer knows that stores and restaurants are very common locations for slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall injuries. Restaurants and stores are expected, as premises owners, to protect against dangerous conditions such as slippery surfaces, uneven floors, worn carpets and other conditions that could cause a customer to injure themselves. One of the most important issues that arises...
Continue ReadingA damages award in a personal injury case serves the specific purpose of making the victim “whole.” That simply means the victim should be compensated for every loss that was incurred as a result of the injury suffered. Typically, the major component of a damages award in a personal injury claim is for medical treatment for the injury. Reimbursement...
Continue ReadingAny skilled Joplin, Arkansas personal injury attorney will tell you how important it is to document your personal injury damages. In order for a jury to properly consider your claims of compensation following a personal injury, especially claims of pain and mental anguish, they need to see evidence of those injuries as much as possible. Proof of Damages is...
Continue ReadingWhen most people think of personal injury they typically think of slip and falls, car accidents, and dog bites, for example. However, in the legal arena, a personal injury claim does not always involve someone actually being physically injured. Defamation is an example of a “personal injury” claim that does not involve physical injury. In this article, our personal...
Continue ReadingYou may not realize it but there are a number of states that have enacted “stand your ground” laws when it comes to self-defense from injury. Missouri is one of those states. Other states provide some form of civil immunity under specific self-defense situations, including Arkansas. So, what effect might these laws have on a personal injury claim? Let...
Continue ReadingParents of young children who have swimming pools nearby recognize one of the biggest fears is drowning. Even if your little one knows how to swim, they are still at risk of drowning if left unsupervised. Even the best swimmers, young or old, can drown from exhaustion. For this reason, families that have swimming pools in their backyards, or...
Continue ReadingA fatal wood chipper accident reminds us of the importance of workplace safety. It also demonstrates how a personal injury claim could evolve into a claim for wrongful death. As our Joplin personal injury attorney has experienced, some personal injury claims may start out as simple injury claims, but if that injury becomes fatal, a wrongful death claim may...
Continue ReadingWhen a person is injured because of the actions of another, they may be entitled to various types of damages, which are meant to compensate them for their injuries. One of those types of damages is known as punitive damages. The purpose of punitive damages is to punish misconduct that is particularly reprehensible. However, some state laws place limits...
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