As nearly any Joplin personal injury lawyer recognizes, the majority of personal injury cases settle rather than going to trial. Settlements can be reached at various different stages of litigation with different people involved. For example, some victims are able to settle their claims with the insurance adjuster handling the claim. Some settlements occur when the lawyer for the...
Continue ReadingThe reason people file personal injury lawsuits is to be compensated for their injuries and other damages. The purpose of a damages award is to make the victim “whole.” This basically means compensating the victim for everything was lost as a result of the accident or injury. The only way to accomplish that is through a monetary award. But,...
Continue ReadingWhen you file a personal injury lawsuit or any other civil action, there are several ways you could receive compensation. You could win the case at trial and a jury could award a judgment in your favor. You could also settle the case with the other party where they agree to pay you a certain amount of money to...
Continue ReadingTort reform is a familiar term for most people, but not many understand what it is and what it means for a personal injury claim. Every Joplin personal injury attorney, no doubt, has kept a close eye on the publicity that tort reform has garnered. Here is what you need to know about tort reform and how it may...
Continue ReadingWhen someone is injured on property belonging to another, the determination of liability is generally based on the legal theory of negligence. Property owners have a basic duty to protect anyone who visits their property lawfully. This is especially true for owners of commercial property and for employers. It is well-recognized that injuries caused by lack of maintenance or...
Continue ReadingIt is not common knowledge that civil claims brought against a government entity are not handled entirely the same way as a legal claim against a business or private citizen. There are specific rules of procedure and different statutes of limitation that apply to claims brought against a government entity. There are also other legal challenges that must be...
Continue ReadingNearly everyone involved in any type of legal dispute wants to see that dispute resolved as quickly as possible. One way to do that is to make an attempt at mediation, which can often be a better alternative to going to trial or even filing a lawsuit in court. Our Rogers personal injury law firm can help you decide...
Continue ReadingWhile the majority of traumatic brain injuries reported in Joplin are caused by car accidents that is not the only way you can sustain such an injury. A traumatic brain injury is the result of a force penetrating or fracturing the skull. For example, in a car accident, a brain can easily be traumatized when the head of an...
Continue ReadingIn the area of personal injury, the term “joint and several liability” refers to the responsibility under the law that each person has when more than one person is involved in causing the same injury. The term actually refers to two separate forms of liability – joint liability and several liability. Here is what Joplin personal injury attorneys know when...
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to personal injury claims, every Rogers personal injury law firm knows that the question of liability is paramount. “Liability” is a legal term for fault, meaning who was responsible for conduct that resulted in personal injury or property damage. When it comes to liability in personal injury cases, the issue of liability waivers can be a...
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