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5 Steps to Take After a Car Wreck

A car wreck can be a traumatic experience for anyone. Even if damages are minor and both parties are uninjured, you...

5 important questions you should ask before hiring a personal injury attorney

Selecting your personal injury attorney should be one of the first decisions that you make after your injury. You have 100% control in...

Economic vs. Non-Economic Damages

Q: What are economic and non-economic damages in a personal injury case? A: Clients in personal injury cases may recover economic and non-economic...

Job site injuries: When to contact an attorney

Many companies have specific programs aimed at avoiding work-related injuries. Safe work practices and efforts to avoid injuries are important for...

Missouri car wreck statistics

Missouri’s beautiful landscapes, rivers and tourist attractions bring in much traffic in and around Southeast Missouri. Many commercial and passenger vehicles...

Prepare for Winter Driving

It is important to be prepared when winter weather strikes. With today’s technology there are a number of resources to check...

The Importance of Open Communication

Nearly everyone is familiar with the legal concept of attorney-client privilege. It protects certain communications between a client and his or...

Stages of a Personal Injury Case

Every personal injury case is unique – different contributing factors, different timelines, different impact on the victim’s life. Understanding the stages...