You can receive a workers’ comp settlement offer at any time throughout a case. However, most cases are settled within 6 months and are almost always paid out after the injured worker has reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) – the point where a doctor has determined the injured worker has recovered.
Under the Missouri helmet law, motorcycle operators and passengers older than 26 are not required to wear a helmet if they have health insurance.
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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…
A common question received by personal injury attorneys is “why is my car accident settlement taking so long?” Despite each case being unique, there are some common reasons why car accident settlements can seem like they are taking a long time to progress. Car accidents can take a long time to settle for the following reasons: In most cases, a personal injury lawyer is not…
You have 30 days to file a police report in Missouri. However, it’s in your best interest to file a police report as soon as possible in almost all cases. It is important that you report the accident for several reasons, including: Required by law – Some accidents must be reported. Under Missouri law, an accident shall be reported within 30 days if any owner/operator…
Missouri’s “No Pay, No Play” law prevents uninsured motorists from pursuing non-economic damages after an auto accident (RSMo section § 303.390). This includes uninsured drivers who own the vehicle, uninsured permissive drivers of the vehicle, and uninsured nonpermissive drivers. This means all uninsured drivers in Missouri are unable to collect the following types of non-economic losses: Pain and suffering Loss of normal life Emotional distress…
Missouri is an at-fault state, meaning that Missouri residents are required to carry a minimum amount of liability coverage through their auto insurance provider. In the event of an auto accident, the at-fault driver’s insurance is liable to pay for medical expenses and other damages to individuals who were injured as a result of the accident. This protects injured persons if the driver holding the…
The Missouri Uninsured Motorist Statute requires all drivers to maintain uninsured motorist coverage. This uninsured motorist coverage requires a minimum amount of liability coverage at $25,000 / person for bodily injury and $50,000 / accident for bodily injury. This requirement is part of Mo. Ann. Stat. § 379.203; a Missouri law that requires every automobile liability policy to provide uninsured motorist coverage. This legally entitles…
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…
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