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...
Archives: April 2024
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...
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...