The official start of summer is right around the corner, and temperatures are already heating up! There is nothing more enjoyable than jumping into a cool body of water to relax after a long hot day. With the reduction of COVID restrictions, recreational areas are busier this year as we slowly find our way to the new normal. Here are some tips to keep you…
When it comes time to give a deposition in a case and you are the person to be deposed, it can certainly cause some anxiety and unease if you have never experienced one before. Have no fear, because the attorney will be there to help you understand the process and will be by your side before, during, and after the deposition. The deponent will know…
If the claim is a personal injury case and did not contain an itemized deduction for medical expenses related to the injury in years prior, the full amount is non-taxable. There is no need to include the personal injury settlement proceeds in income. The facts and circumstances of the case will ultimately determine whether a lawsuit is taxable. It is true that the IRS will…
Trial preparation is a team effort. Your team needs a place to gather and truly collaborate. That means setting up what is known as a “war room,” a place where the team can prepare for the battle of trial. We all wish there were a blueprint for setting up the perfect war room. The truth is, there are tons of ways to physically set-up a…
Thanks to a flurry of post-election lawsuits, more Americans are hearing about “standing.” What does this legal term mean and why is it so important to our judicial system?
OPENING & INITIAL STEPS Before a lawsuit is filed or litigation begins on a claim, your legal team has done a tremendous amount of preparation
Controversy about the First Amendment has continued since Twitter’s ban of President Donald Trump. Here are the facts you need to know.
We have all seen the funny memes. A set of pictures representing what our family, friends and the public believe a job to entail versus what it really feels like- featuring nurses, doctors, mail carriers, cashiers, customer service representatives, and yes, even paralegals and attorneys. Here is my personal favorite: Your case can be a little bit like this. Social media, television, movies, friends and…
Brown & Crouppen is a personal injury law firm, which means we handle a specific type of case—when the negligence of a person or entity results in bodily harm to somebody else. Sometimes, the Missouri small claims court system is the best option for people. Not every injury will require or even benefit from the services of a personal injury lawyer. We also get calls…
6 COMMON JURY DUTY QUESTIONS ANSWERED You have been called to jury duty! Many people have questions about how this sudden obligation is going to
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Edwardsville, IL 62025
Phone: (618) 268-1577
