You may be shocked to know that the number of children seriously injured every year at daycare centers is unacceptably high. Parents unwittingly place their trust in these centers to protect their precious little ones. However, children in Missouri and Arkansas are being injured as a result of the negligence of daycare centers every day. A personal injury lawyer in...
Continue ReadingThe general rule is that landowners do not have a presumed duty to keep their premises safe for the benefit of a trespasser. The only conduct for which a property owner would possible have liability for, would be willful or wanton misconduct. Every state has established its own laws with regard to the duty owed a trespasser. So, what...
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to slip and fall personal injury cases, proving responsibility can be a big challenge. Especially with large businesses like Wal-Mart, negotiating with insurance companies can be extremely difficult. Not to mention, for example, Wal-Mart’s policy of fighting personal injury lawsuits all the way to trial. But, in New Mexico earlier this month, there is a new...
Continue ReadingWe would probably all agree that aggressive driving, often referred to as “road rage,” is a serious problem in our country. In fact, according to the American Safety Council, 66% of all traffic fatalities are caused by some form of aggressive driving. What’s worse, 37% of aggressive driving incidents involve a firearm. Those are scary numbers. The good news...
Continue ReadingAs we walk down the sidewalks of our cities and towns, most of us assume that they are safe and well-maintained. However, time and the elements take their toll on streets and sidewalks, leaving cracks in the pavement, for example, that can cause someone to trip and fall. Believe it or not, sidewalk injuries can be serious, even resulting...
Continue ReadingWhen clients are involved in an auto accident, they typically rely on auto insurance for financial support, especially if their property damage is extensive. Most people are not financially prepared for the unexpected costs that result from an auto accident. Unfortunately, in some cases, the person at fault does not have any insurance or, if they do, it is...
Continue ReadingIt goes without saying that, if you are injured as a result of the negligence of someone else, you can be compensated for any physical injuries that result. However, personal injury damages are not limited to physical injuries. There are so many different types of injuries that can occur. Types of non-physical injuries In addition to the obvious physical...
Continue ReadingPersonal Injury Damages in Missouri from Wesley Cottrell Proving your damages is a necessary part of proving a claim for personal injury.Negligence is the typical basis of all personal injury claims and the elements you must prove include duty, breach of that duty, causation, and injury (or damages). Learn more about personal injury damages in Missouri in this presentation.
Continue ReadingSlip and fall injuries are very common, and they occur at a wide variety of locations. One of the most important questions that comes up after a slip and fall injury is: who is responsible? That question can be a little complicated for slip and fall injuries on rental property. The answer depends on many factors, including who was...
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