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Missouri Uninsured Motorist Statute & State Laws

June 8, 2022 No Comments

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…

Kansas Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims

May 11, 2022 No Comments

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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Personal Injury Lawsuit Timeline – Steps & Process

April 21, 2022 No Comments

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.

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Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in Missouri

April 11, 2022 No Comments

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…

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Missouri Car Accident Statute of Limitations

April 6, 2022 No Comments

The Missouri statute of limitations for car accidents is 5 years, meaning Missouri residents have 5 years from the day of their car accident to bring a lawsuit (RSMo. §516.120). This law applies to anyone involved in the accident, not just the driver, meaning passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, etc. are also subject to the 5-year deadline. However, a proposed bill in the Missouri Senate could…

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Car Accident Settlement Process: Legal Steps & Timeline

March 29, 2022 No Comments

filing a claim, case investigations, insurance policy review, demand letter, settlement negotiation, and settlement payout or proceeding to trial.

What is the Average Car Accident Settlement Amount?

March 23, 2022 No Comments

The average settlement amount for a car accident is approximately $37,248.62. The average car accident settlement for cases in which non injury or only minor injuries occurred is much lower (generally between $10,000 – $15,000).

How Do Lawyers Negotiate Settlements?

March 22, 2022 No Comments

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 case take?

How Long Does A Personal Injury Lawsuit Take?

March 16, 2022 No Comments

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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What is the Average Workers’ Comp Settlement?

March 8, 2022 No Comments

The average workers’ comp settlement amount is $29,750.10, which is based on over 1,000 workers’ compensation cases.

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