Navigating Auto Insurance Following an Accident
Published in Personal Injury on November 18, 2016
The complicated nature of automobile insurance can lead to confusion after a person is involved in a car accident. Rather than focusing on getting well after suffering injuries, many collision victims find themselves sucked into a “red-tape” nightmare to ensure that the insurance companies have the right information to process claims. For more information about your specific case, contact an experienced… READ MORE
What Are Punitive Damages in a Personal Injury Case?
Published in Personal Injury on October 21, 2016
Normally in the State of Missouri, when you are injured by someone the amount that you can recover is limited to the amount that you were hurt. To make it overly simple, if you were in a car accident that was not your fault and broke your leg, the damages would generally be limited to your “out-of-pocket” losses: the medical… READ MORE
IF I WIN MY CASE WILL THE DEFENDANT PAY MY ATTORNEY FEES?
Published in Personal Injury,Uncategorized on March 21, 2016
One of the most frequent questions I get from my clients is whether the defendant in their lawsuit (or the insurance company who is paying the claim) can be forced to pay my clients’attorney fees. In almost all cases, the answer to that question is “no.” Most states follow the “American Rule,” which requires parties to pay their own fees… READ MORE