Missouri Bicycle Accident Laws & Claim Information
June 19, 2023
If you or a loved one was injured in a bicycle accident with another vehicle, you may be eligible to recover compensation if the driver
Personal Injury
Will I Get a Bigger Settlement With a Personal Injury Lawyer?
March 14, 2023
It’s possible that you may receive more settlement money with the help of a personal injury lawyer, but it’s not a guarantee. A personal injury
When to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
February 2, 2023
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, you may be asking, “Do I need a personal injury lawyer?” Whether you need a personal injury lawyer for your case will ultimately depend on the unique circumstances of your case. This is because every personal injury claim is different, and whether you need a lawyer depends entirely on your circumstances. You can…
Kansas Damage Caps
August 31, 2022
Damage caps are limitations on the amount a plaintiff (the injured party) can recover in a lawsuit. Such limitations are fixed dollar amounts that represent the absolute maximum a plaintiff can recover for one incident, even if a jury decides that their losses are worth more than the maximum amount allowed. The following damages are subject to damage caps in the state of Kansas: Non-economic…
Missouri Damage Caps
July 18, 2022
Big corporations have spent decades marketing the myth of the “frivolous lawsuit.” According to them, the only way to protect helpless corporations from the people they hurt is to limit (“cap”) how much money (“damages”) those injured people can receive at trial. In Missouri, whether damages can be capped depends on two main factors–the type of damage, and the defendant. Economic damages, also known as…
Kansas Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims
May 11, 2022
The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim in Kansas is 2 years (see Kansas Statutes section 60-513), meaning residents have 2 years from the date of an accident to file a lawsuit. Those who miss the deadline are likely to have their claim denied or case dismissed by the court. A statute of limitations exists for both civil and criminal causes of…
Personal Injury Lawsuit Timeline – Steps & Process
April 21, 2022
If you’ve never been a party to a personal injury lawsuit before, your understanding of the legal process might be limited to the exciting courtroom scenes you see in movies and television shows. For that reason, accident victims might assume that all cases go to trial, and they may be confused about how to pursue a personal injury claim or about how the process works.
Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in Missouri
April 11, 2022
In Missouri, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim is 5 years (Missouri Code section 516.120). This means that claims must be filed within 5 years of discovering the injury. Individuals who do not file a claim within the 5 year time limit are unlikely to be eligible for a settlement or have their case tried in court. A statute of limitation…
How Do Lawyers Negotiate Settlements?
March 22, 2022
One of the most important aspects of a personal injury attorney’s job is settlement negotiation. Because experienced attorneys have negotiated hundreds if not thousands of cases, they have a better idea of what a case settlement value should be. While negotiating cases, attorneys take a lot of information into consideration and often negotiate with insurance companies. Lawyers negotiate elements of a case including liability, total…
How Long Does A Personal Injury Lawsuit Take?
March 16, 2022
Personal injury claims are often settled within 1 year starting from the date that the claim is filed. In cases that involve serious injuries or are not settled and instead go to trial, it often takes 2-5 years to receive compensation, but ultimately it will depend on the complexity of the injuries and associated claims. Auto accident cases with clear fault and non-complicated injuries often…
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