You may not realize it but there are a number of states that have enacted “stand your ground” laws when it comes to self-defense from injury. Missouri is one of those states. Other states provide some form of civil immunity under specific self-defense situations, including Arkansas. So, what effect might these laws have on a personal injury claim? Let...
Continue ReadingParents of young children who have swimming pools nearby recognize one of the biggest fears is drowning. Even if your little one knows how to swim, they are still at risk of drowning if left unsupervised. Even the best swimmers, young or old, can drown from exhaustion. For this reason, families that have swimming pools in their backyards, or...
Continue ReadingSlip and fall cases can be very difficult to prove because fault is not always obvious. Thousands of individuals are injured each year from slipping or tripping on something in a store or on someone’s property, many of those injuries very serious. Substances on the floor of a store can be very dangerous. Uneven sidewalks or misplaced items can...
Continue ReadingA fatal wood chipper accident reminds us of the importance of workplace safety. It also demonstrates how a personal injury claim could evolve into a claim for wrongful death. As our Joplin personal injury attorney has experienced, some personal injury claims may start out as simple injury claims, but if that injury becomes fatal, a wrongful death claim may...
Continue ReadingWhen a person is injured because of the actions of another, they may be entitled to various types of damages, which are meant to compensate them for their injuries. One of those types of damages is known as punitive damages. The purpose of punitive damages is to punish misconduct that is particularly reprehensible. However, some state laws place limits...
Continue ReadingAn issue that may affect your personal injury lawsuit is bankruptcy. Depending on who files for bankruptcy the impact on a personal injury claim will be different. One very important thing to do is make sure your Joplin personal injury law firm is aware of the bankruptcy filing immediately. More importantly, if you have filed a personal injury claim...
Continue ReadingMedical malpractice is a specialized type of personal injury claim that is usually based on some type of negligence at the hands of a health care professional. These types of claims can include surgical errors as well as general medical treatment issues. As any personal injury lawyer in Joplin can tell you, medical malpractice claims can be difficult to...
Continue ReadingAs nearly any Joplin personal injury lawyer recognizes, the majority of personal injury cases settle rather than going to trial. Settlements can be reached at various different stages of litigation with different people involved. For example, some victims are able to settle their claims with the insurance adjuster handling the claim. Some settlements occur when the lawyer for the...
Continue ReadingThe reason people file personal injury lawsuits is to be compensated for their injuries and other damages. The purpose of a damages award is to make the victim “whole.” This basically means compensating the victim for everything was lost as a result of the accident or injury. The only way to accomplish that is through a monetary award. But,...
Continue ReadingWhen you file a personal injury lawsuit or any other civil action, there are several ways you could receive compensation. You could win the case at trial and a jury could award a judgment in your favor. You could also settle the case with the other party where they agree to pay you a certain amount of money to...
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