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...
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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...
What Is the Average Payout for a Motorcycle Accident?
The average payout for a motorcycle accident is not known. This is not a statistic that we can reliably offer as no single database accounts for every motorcycle accident-related settlement and judgment in America. Let’s say such a database existed—even so, knowing the average payout for motorcycle accident cases might...
Should I Get a Lawyer for a Motorcycle Accident?
Get a lawyer after a motorcycle accident. A lawyer will allow you to focus on your recovery. Your lawyer will also protect your rights and look out for the best interests of your case. Hiring a motorcycle accident lawyer in Cape Girardeau may benefit both your health and your case....
Can I Claim Compensation for a Dog Bite?
Yes, you can claim compensation after a dog bite. Dog owners and other liable parties have a duty to protect others from an aggressive dog. If anyone with a duty of care failed to protect you or a loved one and a bite occurred, you can seek compensation through an...
How Long After a Dog Attack Can You Sue?
How long after a dog attack you can sue depends on the state where the attack happened. Each state has a statute of limitations for filing such cases. Depending on the state, the deadline for filing your case may span between one and six years. Because legal statutes change, such...