A deceased accident victim’s spouse, child, or close family member can usually file a wrongful death lawsuit. In their absence, a personal representative of the deceased may file the action for wrongful death. Here is an explanation of how wrongful death suits work and why you should contact an experienced...
Archives: June 2023
Is It Worth Suing an Uninsured Driver?
Many car accident victims assume that it’s never worth their while to sue an at-fault but uninsured driver. But that’s not always a safe assumption. An uninsured driver may have assets to cover an injured crash victim’s losses. And other parties may also have liability for the harm the accident...
How Much Does a Car Accident Lawyer Cost?
You suffered injuries in a Missouri car accident, and you know you need an attorney to help you get compensation. However, you may worry about how much a car accident lawyer costs. Don’t fret. Hiring a lawyer to handle your car accident injury case won’t cost you anything unless the...
How Much Should You Ask for in a Car Accident Settlement?
After suffering injuries in a car accident, you may be wondering how much you should ask for in a car accident settlement. The compensation you demand should reflect the severity of your damages, the strength of your case, the skill of your lawyer, and the financial resources of parties with...
How Much is Pain and Suffering for a Car Accident?
If you suffered injuries in a car accident due to another driver’s carelessness or recklessness, you have the right to seek compensation for the financial and psychological costs of your injury. Psychological costs are commonly referred to as non-economic damages, as they involve impacts on the sufferer’s life that don’t...
Why Do I Need to Contact a Lawyer After a Multi-Car Accident?
A multi-car accident, also called a chain reaction crash, happens when a vehicle accident results in subsequent crashes involving other motor vehicles. You will need to contact an experienced Cape Girardeau car accident attorney as soon as possible after a multi-car accident to determine fault and figure out how to...