03 August

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Do you require legal counsel for juvenile offenses in Missouri?

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Any person involved in a legal proceeding has the right to be represented by a St. Louis attorney. However, not everyone can afford to hire an attorney. In these cases, the court may appoint a free attorney to represent the person. The criteria for appointing a free attorney are governed by certain statutes and Supreme Court Rules. The most important criteria is whether the person is indigent. This means that the person cannot afford to hire an attorney. In addition to being indigent, the person must also request appointment of counsel. The court will not appoint an attorney for someone who does not...

27 July

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Pre-arrest criminal investigation: seven ways a lawyer can help

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If you are under investigation by the police, it is important to have a criminal investigation lawyer represent you as soon as possible. Here are seven benefits of having a lawyer during the pre-arrest criminal investigation stage: 1. Your lawyer will have an in-depth conversation with you to find out what you know and why the police are investigating you. This will help your lawyer start developing a defense strategy early on. 2. Your lawyer will conduct a thorough, independent investigation to gather evidence that could help your case. This could include obtaining cell phone records, interviewing witnesses, or hiring a private...

31 May

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Understanding The Basics Of Workers Compensation Claims In St Louis

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According to the National Safety Council, about 4.26 million people had a work-related injury that needed medical attention in 2021. The brutal reality is that some employers knowingly and unknowingly put their employees’ lives at risk by subjecting them to unsafe working environments. Sadly, when this happens, workers suffer in more ways than one. For example, many workers can be left with life-altering conditions that can affect their careers alongside lost wages and the need for ongoing medical treatment leading to poor quality of life. Ultimately, getting injured at work can have physical, emotional, and financial consequences, which is why workers need...

31 March

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Who Is Responsible For A Multiple Vehicle Crash?

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Who Is Responsible For A Multiple Vehicle Crash?

In 2021, fatalities from multi-car vehicle crashes rose by 16%. Driving carefully is more important today than ever before. Multi-car crashes are often a chain reaction where one car hits another, and then another vehicle collides into one or both of the first two vehicles. The pattern continues until multiple cars are involved in a pile-up accident. This article will outline who is at fault in a multi-car accident. Take this example of a multi-car accident. Driver A is texting and doesn’t stop in time for a stop light. Driver A drives into oncoming traffic which is luckily not too heavy that...

27 March

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How Are Missouri Car Accident Settlements Determined?

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How Are Missouri Car Accident Settlements Determined?

There is no universal settlement formula. However, insurance companies must determine the value of a claim many times given the millions of car crashes that happen each year in the United States. Unfortunately, in many cases, the amount offered by the insurance company is far below the actual value of a claim. For this reason, anyone hurt in a car wreck should contact a St. Louis car accident lawyer as soon as possible. What is the difference between special and general damages? Car accidents have two types of damages, special (economic) and general (non-economic). Special damages are financial losses and can include...

23 March

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Who Determines When I Can Return to Work After I’m Hurt in an Accident

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Who Determines When I Can Return to Work After I’m Hurt in an Accident

Getting an injury as a result of an accident on the job or otherwise can change the course of your life in a matter of moments, forcing you to adjust to a recovery timeline. You may have to leave work temporarily to allow your body to heal, and you probably want to return and start making money again. After all, you need income and it has been difficult to survive without it. We understand the challenge of being injured and wanting to simply get back to work to support yourself. And while this solution is sound enough in the short...

07 February

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How Do Insurance Companies Look Into Missouri Personal Injury Claims?

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How Do Insurance Companies Look Into Missouri Personal Injury Claims?

When a person is involved in any kind of accident causing personal injury or death, they will usually have grounds for filing a claim with a negligent party’s insurance company to seek some sort of financial compensation for their losses. Many people wonder exactly what happens when a person files an injury claim and how an insurer decides how much money it will pay a person. Missouri personal injury law can be incredibly complex, so it is always recommended that people be sure to work with an experienced St. Louis personal injury lawyer who can assist them in recovering as much...

24 January

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What Do You Need In Evidence After A Car Accident?

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What Do You Need In Evidence After A Car Accident?

There is little doubt that after any kind of car accident in Missouri, people who are seeking financial compensation for their losses are going to need to be able to prove how the crash has affected them. Doing this usually requires various forms of evidence, and many people who have been involved in automobile accidents immediately struggle to think of what kinds of evidence they need to worry about procuring. Evidence can obviously be critical following any St. Louis car accident, but people should know that hiring an experienced car accident attorney can usually help victims secure the important forms of...

17 January

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Have You Been Hurt in a Side Impact Collision in Missouri?

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Have You Been Hurt in a Side Impact Collision in Missouri?

Side-impact crashes are among the most dangerous collisions people can be involved in because the force of one vehicle colliding with the side of another vehicle can place many people at serious risk of personal injury. When a car plows into the side of another motor vehicle, a driver or their occupants can be at risk of being seriously hurt because of a collision. Side impact collisions can also cause enormous insurance concerns because it is always possible that both parties involved in a side impact collision will blame one another for being at fault for a collision. People who suffer...

10 January

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What Kinds of Benefits are Available for Workers’ Compensation in Missouri?

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What Kinds of Benefits are Available for Workers’ Compensation in Missouri?

Injuries can happen anywhere in Missouri, but many people happen to suffer their injuries while they are on the job and such cases are immediately more complicated because the same people who suffer these injuries have to navigate the Missouri workers compensation system. It is important for all Missouri residents to know that workers' compensation is a no-fault insurance program that entitles people to certain benefits regardless of whether they or their employer caused an accident resulting in injuries. Anybody who suffers injuries on the job will want to hire a workers compensation lawyer because many insurance companies handling workers’ comp...