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…
You have been called to jury duty! Many people have questions about how this sudden obligation is going to upend their routine as well as
A better question might be, “What isn’t involved in paralegal trial preparation?”. Trial takes the whole legal team into an intense, exciting, and stressful time, and trial paralegals juggle many responsibilities. Throughout the trial phases, the main thing for the paralegal is to be organized through many competing duties. Organization is key to making the trial run as smoothly as possible. The next most important…
Over the course of an average lifespan, most Americans find themselves in a situation where they consider hiring a lawyer. And almost as many Americans wonder whether hiring a lawyer is worth the time and trouble.
Lawyers can be expensive. Acting as your own attorney (“pro se”) doesn’t cost you anything, right?
Well, like so much about the law, it depends. If you find yourself thinking about hiring a lawyer, here are some questions to ask yourself.
Communication is what makes a team strong. It is important for you to have open and transparent communication with your lawyer and legal team. Be sure to make certain things known to your attorney. You may not think certain topics matter or want to avoid certain uncomfortable points of conversation. However, these topics could potentially have serious implications with your case. The short answer is…
Like most areas of the law, the answer to the question “Should I file a lawsuit?” is not black and white but various shades of gray. If you believe you have suffered a loss and another party is responsible, a person has the option of filing a matter in small claims court without the assistance of an attorney. However, small claims court cases are limited…
If you are ever involved in a personal injury lawsuit, you will hear your lawyer or paralegal use the term “compensatory damages.” You might be wondering what that term actually means. Compensatory damages are also referred to as “actual damages.” It means the objective dollar amount needed to compensate (hence, the name) a plaintiff for the monetary value of what they either lost or incurred…
1. Medical Treatment As long as a client is still receiving medical treatment for the injury, it is too early to resolve the case. This
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