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How long do workers comp settlements take in Missouri

Workers’ compensation settlements in Missouri can vary widely in duration. Settlements are often reached after an injured worker achieves maximum medical improvement (MMI), the stage when a doctor determines that the worker has recovered as much as possible. However, the timeline for a settlement can differ based on the specifics [...]

Preparing for a personal injury deposition in Kansas City Area Missorui

Depositions may be used in some personal injury cases in Missouri. These are usually formal face-to-face meetings before a case reaches the settlement or trial stage. An attorney asks questions under oath to one of the parties in the lawsuit. The meeting is recorded, and a court reporter is present. [...]

What is the Average Car Accident Settlement Amount in the Kansas City Area, Missouri

When discussing car accident injury settlements in Missouri, average settlements can be somewhat misleading as every case is unique and the award depends entirely on the facts of a case. Let’s take a look at the factors that affect car accident settlements in Missouri and some guideline figures for accidents [...]

Can I Sue If I Was Hurt by a Drunk Driver in the Greater Kansas City Area of Missouri

Around one-third of the 40,000 traffic fatalities per year in the United States involve drunk driving. Many more cases cause DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) accident injuries to drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. In Missouri, despite steps to clamp down on drunk driving, people are injured every day in accidents involving drunk [...]

Personal Injury Laws and Liability Rules in Missouri

If you were injured by someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing in Missouri, it helps to understand more about the laws and procedures here when filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit. Every state has different negligence rules, statutes of limitations for filing a claim, and guidelines about the evidence required [...]

Can You Sue for Pain and Suffering in Missouri with help from Noland Law Firm

Personal injury claims in Missouri can comprise economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. Most economic damages are relatively simple to prove through bills and receipts. However, non-economic damages like pain and suffering can be far more challenging. Without legal experience, it can be difficult to prove the impact that the injuries [...]

How to prove Slip and Fall injury in Missouri

Although slip and fall accidents may seem minor at first, they can be very serious. In fact, they can result in long-term health conditions like residual effects from traumatic brain injuries, chronic back pain, or other debilitating damage. Proving your slip and fall claim can mean the difference between obtaining [...]

What Is the Average Workers’ Compensation Settlement in Missouri

If a worker is injured on the job in Missouri, seeking medical treatment and reporting the injury to the employer are usually the first steps. The employer will then notify their workers’ compensation insurance provider and a claim is filed. The worker may be entitled to a range of workers’ [...]

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