Renting a home or apartment can be a great option for many people, but what happens if you get injured on the rental property? Is your landlord responsible for your medical bills and other expenses? The answer isn’t always clear, but speaking to a Cape Girardeau premises liability attorney about...
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How Long Does It Take a Personal Injury Case to Settle?
If you’ve suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may be considering filing a personal injury claim to seek compensation for your losses. When pursuing a personal injury case, one of the most common questions is, “How long will it take to settle?” The answer to this question...
How to File a Defective Product Claim
We use countless consumer products in our daily lives, from the cars we drive to the appliances in our homes, trusting that they are safe and will function as intended. Unfortunately, defective products sometimes slip through the cracks, causing serious injuries to unsuspecting consumers. If a faulty product has harmed...
What Are the Chances of Winning a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
An attorney cannot tell you exact chances of winning a lawsuit after an accident and injuries. There are too many variables and uncertainties to give a client precise odds about their case’s success. However, a Cape Girardeau personal injury lawyer can use their experience and resources to review evidence, documentation...
Welcoming Attorney Leslie Hazel
An Exciting New Addition to Our Team Cook, Barkett, Ponder & Wolz is proud to announce the addition of attorney Leslie Hazel to the firm. Hazel earned her Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2013, graduating with honors and placing in the top 30% of her...
How Do I File a Defective Airbag Lawsuit?
You can start the process of filing a defective airbag lawsuit by retaining an experienced product liability lawyer in Cape Girardeau. The right attorney will lead every step of the legal process, including investigating the airbag malfunction, filing the lawsuit, negotiating a settlement, and taking your case to trial if...
How to Pay for a Lawyer With No Money
Personal injury lawyers recognize that many clients need legal help but do not have any extra money for legal fees or retainers. Thanks to the contingency fee arrangement, you can hire a Cape Girardeau personal injury attorney to handle your case with no money. A common fee structure most personal...
What If I Am Partly to Blame for My Pedestrian Accident?
You can seek compensation even if you are partly to blame for your pedestrian accident. Most states have laws that allow victims of pedestrian accidents to obtain payment even if they share fault for the accident. While sharing fault may reduce the compensation you can recover, you might still receive...
Where Do Pedestrian Accidents Most Often Occur in Cape Girardeau?
Pedestrian accidents occur most often in areas of Cape Girardeau where foot traffic regularly meets motor vehicle traffic. North Spring Street, Broadway Street, and William Street include many intersections with a significant risk of pedestrian accidents. The push to elevate Cape Girardeau’s riverfront downtown, right next to the SEMO River...
What Is the Statute of Limitations on Medical Malpractice?
The statute of limitations on medical malpractice cases varies from state to state. In many states, however, the law requires that victims of medical malpractice file their lawsuit within two years of the malpractice event (or within two years of the victim discovering the malpractice occurred). Two years is not...
What Is the Average Settlement for Medical Malpractice?
There is no singular resource where you can review all medical malpractice case results and determine the average payout for plaintiffs. Further, having such a resource would not provide useful information about your case. This is because every medical malpractice case is entirely independent of others with unique circumstances. The...