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Brown & Crouppen Named Top Workplace 2020 by St. Louis Post Dispatch

August 6, 2020

For the 9th year in a row, Brown & Crouppen is honored to announce that our firm was awarded the Top Workplaces 2020 distinction by the St. Louis Post Dispatch. We are beyond thrilled that our efforts landed us at 4th place overall in the mid-size category. This year we find ourselves in a unique position during the acceptance of such an award as we ...

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Missouri Lawyers Media Honors Khevna Patel with Diversity and Inclusion Award in 2020

July 30, 2020

Brown & Crouppen’s HR Recruiter Khevna Patel was recently honored by Missouri Lawyers Media for being a diversity and inclusion leader in the legal field. The awards, virtually celebrated on July 31st, recognized attorneys, firms and organizations that are significantly advancing diversity, inclusion and the dignity of all people in Missouri’s legal profession and in communities in which exceptional legal work impacts justice for all....

Paralegals and Your Lawsuit: How a Legal Assistant Helps You Navigate Your Case

July 14, 2020

Paralegals are often the first people you’ll encounter when Brown and Crouppen agrees to look at your case. They are the ones who will begin our initial investigation into your claim from obtaining a copy of a police report, contacting insurers to confirm coverages to searching property ownership records, among other research. Paralegals will need this information to make sure we have all parties relevant...

3 Common Types of Personal Injury Cases – Brown & Crouppen

June 26, 2020

What are the most common types of personal injury cases? As a personal injury lawyer, this is a question my paralegal and I get asked regularly. We have defined the three most common personal injury cases and provided tips should you find yourself involved in any of these situations. Car accidents are the most common type of personal injury case. However, I avoid calling automotive...

Should I File a Lawsuit?

June 17, 2020

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...

What Are Compensatory Damages?

June 9, 2020

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...

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6 Things to Do After a Car Accident

June 6, 2020

Although every car accident is different, your personal injury lawyer or your paralegal will ask you a standard set of questions at first. These questions usually include: Taking the right steps after an accident (if you are able to) can help resolve these questions for everyone, and lead to a smooth car accident settlement process if you choose to file a claim. Your first priority

Why Is My Lawyer Taking So Long to Settle My Case?

May 28, 2020

Every case is different, and the answer for your particular claim will be unique to the facts of circumstances of your case. However, here are common reasons why cases can seem to take a long time to settle or resolve: Medical treatment Waiting on medical records Pending response from other parties Case is filed in court Most personal injury claims are settled within 1 year ...

PTSD From A Car Accident: 10 Signs & What To Do

May 26, 2020

Here are 10 signs that you may be suffering PTSD from a auto accident and what to do about it if you are.

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Top 5 Personal Injury Lawsuit Myths

May 12, 2020

There are a lot of myths floating around out there about personal injury lawsuits. These misconceptions can make the process of being injured even more frustrating. Our team has debunked some of the more common myths we see. Take a look: Reality: The property owner is only liable if the owner knew (or should have known) about an unsafe condition, or breached a duty in...

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