Category: St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer

What Qualifies as a Birth Injury Versus a Birth Defect?

When a child is born, it can be one of the most joyous times in your life. But that joy can be halted quickly when something happens during the birthing process. It's heartbreaking when parents learn that their baby has a birth defect or birth injury, and many people don't know that these two are […]

Written by on June 18, 2019

Injured in an Auto Accident? What to Know About Proving Fault

The most important thing anyone needs to do when presenting a car accident case is proving fault. Unfortunately, this is where a lot of people fail when they attempt to represent themselves after filing a lawsuit. You will want to build strong support for your case, and that can come from a number of different […]

Written by on June 6, 2019

Spring and Fall: Accidents Involving Cars and Farm Equipment Rises

The spring and fall seasons are busy ones for farmers in Missouri. They have a lot of equipment out working on their farms, but it's also traveling on the roads. That puts them at risk for accidents, and it is not surprising that there are so many more crashes involving farm equipment during these times […]

Written by on May 28, 2019

General Rules on Deciding Fault for in a Missouri Personal Injury Lawsuit

If you've been injured in an accident, you may be thinking about filing a personal injury lawsuit. While that makes sense, in order to get a settlement or win your case, you need to be able to prove that you were not at fault. This can be confusing, but not to worry. We're here to […]

Written by on May 7, 2019

Tips for Preventing Misunderstandings with Lawyers from Missouri’s OCDC

When you're working with an attorney because you've been injured in an accident, you want to avoid misundertandings at all costs. Too many of them can cause severe delays for your case, and it's important for you to be able to communicate with your lawyer as much as possible. Working With Your St. Louis Personal […]

Written by on April 4, 2019

What to Know About Slip and Fall Accidents and Litigation

Slips and falls are extremely common in St. Louis, and we have handled a countless number of these cases. Still, there is so much that people don't know about them. There's nothing about them that is cut and dry, so we thought we should take this opportunity to provide you with some useful information.  Slipping […]

Written by on March 19, 2019

Malfunction Elevator Case Nets Large Jury Award

Getting stuck in an elevator is something that a lot of people are afraid of. Unfortunately, it does happen in St. Louis from time to time. In most cases, there are no injuries and everyone is safe, even if they are inconvenienced. But there are times when a malfunctioning elevator can lead to injury. Elevator […]

Written by on February 21, 2019

Personal Injury Demand Letters – Tips on How Much to Request

If you have never been through a personal injury case before, it can be difficult to know where to begin. It all starts with your demand letter. But this is a place where a lot of people get stuck. They don’t know how much to ask for in compensation because of their injuries. We can […]

Written by on February 19, 2019

Will President Trump’s New Tax Rules Change Untaxable Jury Settlements?

The different changes in the laws that have taken place under our current administration are difficult to understand for a lot of people. For one, untaxable jury settlements might become taxable. There are a lot of people who are not happy about this change. Haven’t Personal Injury Claims Always Been Taxed? In short, the answer […]

Written by on February 12, 2019