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10 Safety Tips for Riders & Drivers During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

April 30, 2021

“Driving a motorcycle is like flying. All your senses are alive.” Hugh Laurie There’s no denying that motorcycles are tempting, fun and fuel-efficient. But it’s also true that riding a motorcycle poses more risk than getting behind the wheel of a car. With an enormous amount of space comes tremendous responsibility for motorcycle riders and the drivers of vehicles on the road. We all invoke ...

Missouri Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations

April 27, 2021

In Missouri, the wrongful death statute of limitations states that a wrongful death claim must be filed within 3 years of the date of death. In the state of Missouri, wrongful death claims are controlled by state statutes, and specifically, the answer to these questions can be found in Missouri Revised Statute section 537.080. The statute identifies who may bring a cause of action for...

What to Expect During a Personal Injury Deposition

April 13, 2021

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...

Is My Lawsuit Settlement Taxable?

April 8, 2021

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...

Obtaining the “Right” Medical Care After a Car Accident

March 30, 2021

You have been in a crash. It can be overwhelming. One of the components of compensation you may seek after a crash is medical expenses. Unfortunately, insurance companies and insurance adjusters often use the medical treatment you may seek against you. How can that be? Insurance companies are looking for ANY reason to decrease what you are owed in compensation. Over time insurance companies have...

7 Mistakes to Avoid Following a Car Accident

March 18, 2021

So, you have been involved in an auto accident. Suddenly, people want to talk to you, ask a million questions, everything is overwhelming, and you are left wondering if the right decisions were made. Brown & Crouppen has handled thousands of auto accident claims, and given that experience, there are some common missteps that are made and how you can keep from taking the wrong...

3 Tips for Trial Preparation and Successful War Room Organization

March 9, 2021

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...

IUD Broke During Removal – Side Effects & Complications

March 9, 2021

Complications are common with intrauterine devices (IUDs) such as breakage during removal, which can lead to medical complications and unwanted side effects. If you or a loved one has suffered from complications after a IUD breakage (such as the ParaGard Copper UID) during removal, you may want to speak with a personal injury lawyer. An IUD intrauterine device (IUD) is a flexible, T-shaped piece of...

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3 Black-Owned Businesses We Love in St. Louis and Kansas City

March 2, 2021

Using your consumer dollars to patronize Black-owned businesses circulates money into communities, creates jobs, and narrows the racial wealth gap by increasing Black household incomes. We encourage you to buy Black, order Black and leave reviews about your experiences year-round. In celebration of Black History Month and through our ongoing commitment to our communities, Brown & Crouppen is proud to share a few of the...

Legal Standing: What Is Standing & Why It Matters

January 26, 2021

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?

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