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…
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…
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…
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…
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?
Controversy about the First Amendment has continued since Twitter’s ban of President Donald Trump. Here are the facts you need to know.
When a potential client contacts our firm to pursue a product liability case, he/she is asked specific questions regarding the state he/she resides in, type and date of diagnosis, usage or surgery information, and any other pertinent information. The intake questions allow the attorney to determine whether a case can be accepted or rejected based on a set criterion. If a case is accepted, the…
In a perfect world, we would all have the means and ability to be the sole caretakers of our loved ones. All too often, that is unrealistic and impossible which leads to the decision to place them into an assisted living facility. While many nursing homes treat residents with dignity and respect, countless others fail to meet a basic standard of care. It is a…
Getting injured at work can certainly be a traumatic experience that leaves you unsure of your rights and next steps. The good news is that Missouri law requires most employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance for this type of incident. This coverage is responsible for paying for your medical treatment (injury related) in addition to compensation for lost time on the job. Below is a…
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…
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