When you place a loved one in a nursing home or long-term care facility, you expect them to be treated with the utmost care, respect, and dignity. These facilities are meant to provide a safe environment for elderly individuals who need assistance with daily activities due to age, illness, or...
Medical Malpractice
8 Reasons CBPW is right for your case
We have over 101 years of combined legal experience. Partner Michael Ponder has over 25 years’ experience and was awarded the Lon O. Hocker Award from the Missouri Bar. $2.55 Million Settlement in Electrocution Case. We’ve litigated cases from Kansas City to Cape Girardeau, from Phoenix to Philadelphia and Miami...
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 this situation. This is a critical decision, so it’s important to feel comfortable and confident in your choice. Here’s a list of important questions to consider when choosing an...
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 damages. Some attorneys may refer to them as “general” or “special” damages. In some circumstances, punitive damages may be available as well. So, what exactly are economic damages? Economic damages...
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 your case may go through will help you assist your attorney achieve the best possible outcome and also prepare you for the legal process. Your Initial Case Evaluation During...
4 Factors That Impact The Value of Your Case
Every personal injury claim is unique, but there are common factors that affect the viability of your case. Knowing what those are can help you improve your chances of fair compensation. FAULT If the negligent party is clearly 100% at fault for your injury, this increases your case value. If...
What to Know About All-Terrain Vehicle Collisions
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) are popular vehicles among teens and adults; not only to haul heavy objects, but for recreational purposes as well. Many states, including Missouri, do not require a driver’s license to be issued in order to operate an ATV. Conversely, these vehicles are the cause of a high...
5 Tips for Teaching Teens to Drive Safely with Distractions
We all know the hazards of distracted driving, but we don’t always let this knowledge stop us from peeking at our phones or playing with the radio dial. Today’s teens have grown up with technology that many adults didn’t have access to in their first years of driving. This electronic...
Who’s Responsible if I’m Injured on Another’s Property?
Reasonable warning is the key when it comes to the viability of a lawsuit involving personal injury on someone else’s property. Property owners – both commercial (think stores, public places) and residential (homeowners) have a responsibility to ensure individuals are protected from an unreasonable risk of injury while on their property....
Ways to Spot Nursing Home Neglect
Placing a loved one in someone else’s care is never an easy process, and finding a trusted environment for those we love requires research, budgeting and overcoming emotional obstacles. All of these things make cases of nursing home neglect even more traumatic for both the seniors affected and their family...
Four things to consider when hiring a personal injury attorney
Running an internet search for “personal injury lawyer” churn up result after result, and not knowing how to narrow them down can lead to a hasty and unfortunate decision. Knowing the right questions to ask is critical for making the best decision when hiring a personal injury attorney. Consultation A...