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motorcycle-accident

How Long Does a Motorcycle Accident Take to Settle?

Motorcycle accident claims can settle anywhere between 6 months to 1 year from the date of the accident. However, every accident is different. Whether your motorcycle accident claim settles within a couple of months, a year, or goes to trial in a few years depends on many different factors. If negligence and liability are undisputed, the chances are greater that a case will settle quickly….

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How Long Does A Truck Accident Case Take To Settle?

Truck accident claims often settle within 6 months to 16 months from the date of the accident. However, each truck accident case is different. This is because trucking accidents can involve commercial litigation, multiple parties, and other considerations. The length of time from the date of the incident to the date where you receive a check depends on several different factors: length of treatment for…

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Brown & Crouppen Voted Best Law Firm in St. Louis

Brown & Crouppen and Jennifer Mocabee are humbled and honored to have been recognized by the people of St. Louis. Our law firm was named Best Law Firm in the STL Headliner Awards and earned the Hartford All-Star Award for receiving the highest number of votes in the Services category. Jennifer was named Best Attorney in the STL Headliner Awards and earned the Hartford All-Star…

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Can I Sue Someone For Damaging My Car If I Am Not Hurt?

Yes, you can sue someone for property damage after a car accident even if you haven’t suffered any injuries. In some cases, auto accidents can lead to sizable property damage, resulting in overwhelming expenses. Follow these steps to pursue a lawsuit for car damage: Additionally, it’s important to note that even if you believe that you are not injured, it’s important to seek medical attention…

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How to file a slip and fall claim

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury as a result of slipping (or tripping) on someone else’s property, the property owner may be held liable. Filing a slip and fall claim or lawsuit can help recover losses for damages that resulted from the accident. Here’s the process for filing a slip and fall claim: Seek medical treatment File an accident report Gather…

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How Long Does A Slip And Fall Case Take To Settle?

Slip and fall claims with clear negligence and moderate injuries often settle within 9-12 months after medical treatment is complete. Cases that involve more complicated injuries and/or commercial defendants often take longer than 12 months to settle. Each case is unique, and slip and fall cases can take several months to several years to resolve depending on several factors. If you slipped and fell at a…

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Average Slip-and-Fall Settlement

The typical slip-and-fall settlement in St. Louis and Kansas City can range from a few thousand dollars to hundreds of thousands, even into the millions, depending on the severity, financial impact, and long-term consequences of the injuries. According to Injury Facts, fall injuries cause 21 percent of preventable injury-related deaths in the United States — the same percentage as motor vehicle accidents. Falls are the leading …

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How Long After Car Accident Can You Claim Injury?

Once you get into a car accident, the clock begins ticking for how long you have to file a claim. This timeframe is known as the statute of limitations. It is your only window to file a personal injury lawsuit and recover compensation for medical bills, loss of income, emotional distress, and other damages. Once the deadline expires, you lose the ability to assert your …

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Missouri Statute of Limitations for Slip and Fall Claims

In Missouri, most slip and fall cases have a 5-year statute of limitations, meaning that individuals have five years from the date of the injury to file a claim against the negligent property owner or manager. Slip and fall accidents fall under the umbrella of premises liability negligence claims. To establish and file a slip and fall claim in Missouri, a plaintiff must show the…

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How Much Can Someone Sue for a Car Accident?

The average car accident settlement for severe injuries is $41,783. However, every case is unique, and this figure should not be relied upon when determining the value of any single car accident case. Some car accident cases can be worth millions, while others may be worth $10,000 to $15,000. The best way to estimate the value of your case is to contact the experienced car accident attorneys at Brown …

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