Category: Personal Injury

Who Is Responsible for Injuries Away From Home?

During the warmer months of the year, a lot of families make plans to travel. Unfortunately, it's inevitable that some people are going to get injured as the result of an accident. When that happens, who is responsible and what can the victims do? Let's talk about it.  Common Vacation Injuries There are several places […]

Written by on September 3, 2019

How Does the Insurance Company Decide Who Is at Fault in a Car Accident

If you have recently been in a car accident, you probably went through all of the proper steps. You have a police report, you sought medical attention, and then you contacted both insurance companies.  Both your and the other driver's insurance companies have a big job ahead of them. It's up to them to help […]

Written by on August 29, 2019

Have You Been in a Car Accident? What to Do First.

Most people don't think very often of what they might have to do in the event of a car accident. Once they're in one, they are typically confused about which steps to take. Here's a reminder of important actions you need to take. Steps to Take After a Car Accident If you are ever, or have recently […]

Written by on August 20, 2019

What Types of Legal Cases Are Classified as Personal Injury

There are several types of legal cases that are considered to be personal injury cases. Maybe you were recently the victim of an accident, and while you thought about talking to a lawyer, you weren't sure who to call. This information will help guide you in the right direction.  Types of Personal Injury Cases All […]

Written by on August 15, 2019

Do You Have a Good Offer to Settle? Important Considerations

Let's say you've filed a personal injury lawsuit against another person or business. There are basically two different types of outcomes that you can expect. Your case will either settle out of court, or it will go to trial. More often than not, personal injury cases do end up settling. But how do you know […]

Written by on July 23, 2019

What Are the Stats on Out of Court Settlement for a Personal Injury Case?

A lot of people don't file personal injury lawsuits because they're afraid they will need to go to trial. But we want you to know that this is not necessarily the case. A lot of these lawsuits are settled out of court because it's in the best interests of both parties to do so. Let's […]

Written by on July 18, 2019

Important Things to Know Before Filing a Personal Injury Claim or Lawsuit

If you believe you have a case for a personal injury lawsuit, then of course you will want to talk with a lawyer about your options. But before you take that first step, we felt it was important for you to know a few things. We'd like to share them with you here today.  Personal […]

Written by on July 16, 2019

What to Ask a Personal Injury Attorney At the Initial Appointment

If you've never been the victim in a personal injury case before, meeting with a lawyer for the first time can seem a little daunting. We'd like to put you at ease. There's no need for you to be nervous at all, but there are some questions that you will want to be sure to […]

Written by on July 9, 2019

How Is A Personal Injury Attorney Compensated for Taking My Case?

There are so many personal injury cases in the St. Louis area that are never filed. The number one reason for that is because people don't think they can afford a lawyer. They assume that any compensation they would receive would only go toward the attorney's fees. We want you to know that is not […]

Written by on July 4, 2019

Personal Injury Law vs. Workers’ Compensation Law: The Finding of Fault

People often fail to recognize the difference between workers' compensation cases and personal injury cases. They are not the same at all, and the reason is that one requires proof of fault and the other does not. Let's take a moment and dig into this a little more deeply.  Personal Injury Law When a person files […]

Written by on July 2, 2019