When you’re injured in an accident you’re confused and overwhelmed. In most cases, especially if you have suffered a serious injury, the first question to enter your mind is “What do I do?”. You need to get help from an experienced personal injury attorney and here is why: Experience Assessing Injury Claims Personal injury attorneys…
Typically, people only seek out attorneys around the worst moments in their lives. Whether it be the unexpected death of a loved one, injury caused by gross negligence, or a multitude of other reasons, attorneys most often help guide and protect their clients during their most vulnerable moments. Finding An Attorney As such, finding the…
Minors present some interesting challenges to any litigation. People under the age of 18, in Missouri, do not have legal standing to do many things in their own names. Statutory procedures are in place that govern may of the situations one will encounter when a minor suffers a personal injury or inflicts personal injury on…
If you are involved in an accident and suffer personal injuries because of someone else’s negligent behavior, it is imperative to hire legal representation for assistance. Attorneys can field settlement offers and negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf. If the insurance company does not offer a fair settlement, then an experienced litigator will take…
Reasons to file a personal injury lawsuit will vary from case to case. Personal injury lawsuits generally are brought about due to the negligence of another individual. In addition, the causes of these injuries can vary widely: injuries caused by a defective product, such as a defective firearm or machine; abuse suffered by those in…
Have you been injured in an accident that was not your fault? Each year, thousands of people suffer injuries in accidents and file personal injury lawsuits. When you file a lawsuit, you may be able to recoup things such as the money you have spent for medical care related to the accident or the pain…
Every personal injury claim has several key ingredients: The wrongdoer must owe the injured party duty of care. The wrongdoer must have engaged in some kind of wrongful conduct (either negligent or intentional). The injured party must have suffered damages. If any of the three elements is lacking, there is no viable case and no…
While the movies are usually an overly-exaggerated version of real life, this is only partly true when it comes to the lawyer you need to hire for your personal injury case. If you find an attorney who tells you to limp as you enter the court room and pretend you are more injured than you…
Modern society is more reliant on technology today, than it has ever been in the past. If you are like most people, you regularly post on social media platforms regarding what you are doing, where you are and how you feel. Profiles on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and other popular sites also display your status updates,…
In the strictest sense, a personal injury attorney is just as the name says. An attorney for personal injuries. Within the medical profession, when you have a fractured leg you can see an orthopedic surgeon. This surgeon will have special training and skills to perform exactly the type of surgery needed to set your leg.…