Permanent Total Disability “PTD”: What if my work injury was so severe I am not able to go back to work? The Missouri Workers’ Compensation law accounts for injuries that eliminate workers’ from returning to work very differently […]
Three Common Injury Law Questions What is a personal injury claim? A personal injury claim is a legal action taken by someone who has been injured (the plaintiff) due to the negligence or intentional act of another person […]
Temporary Partial Disability (“TPD”) If an injured worker is under light duty restrictions that the Employer can accommodate, but the accommodated / light duty work does not allow the injured worker to make the same amount of money, […]
Can I Still Get a Settlement or Recovery If I Might Be Partially to Blame for Causing the Car Accident? First, it is worth noting, if you are 100% at fault for causing a motor vehicle accident, you […]
Three Personal Injury Claim Points of Consideration: Did You Know? 1. The First Settlement Offer: Early offers are often much lower than what might actually be fair compensation for your injuries and losses. 2. Failing to Seek Medical […]
The Value of a Personal Injury Lawyer For Your Insurance Claim A Personal Injury Lawyer may be able to help you add value to your insurance claim. Trying to handle a case on your own can lead to […]
Complaint / Petition & Answer in Personal Injury Law While the insurance claim(s) will typically exist prior to this, a “lawsuit” is formally initiated when the Plaintiff files a Complaint (term used for the filing in Federal Court) […]
“Arbitration” in Personal Injury Law Arbitration is another form of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party (arbitrator) hears evidence and arguments from both sides and then makes a decision, which can be binding or non-binding, depending […]
“Mediation” in Personal Injury Law An often voluntary form of furthering the negotiation of settlement where a neutral third party (mediator) receivesand reviews the relevant evidence from the perspective of either side to be able to discuss the […]
“Negotiation” in Personal Injury Law Before significant money and time are spent to complete all the steps necessary to get a case to a jury trial; it is common for the parties to keep lines of communication open […]