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Army Widow Reaches Two Policy Limit Settlements

An army widow reached two settlements for the policy limits after being hit by a man who attempted to make a left turn while his hood was...

Coronavirus Stay Home Order

People have been asking me how the Stay Home Order issued by St. Louis City and St. Louis County may impact their rights and jobs. These...

Does car insurance follow the driver or the vehicle?

This quick answer is that there is no easy answer. Everything depends on what type of claim is being made. Car Insurance generally...

What is the egg-shell plaintiff rule?

Insurance companies often try to mitigate their financial liability for accidents by saying that the plaintiff’s injuries were...

Issues With Causation of Injuries

Missouri law has a very broad view of the causation needed for personal injury cases. An injury need not be solely caused by the accident...

An Example of How MedPay Works

Here's an example of how I would typically utilize medpay. Hypothetically, Third Party Settlement: $15,000 First Party MedPay: $5,000...

How long do I have to file a lawsuit?

In Missouri you have five years to file a lawsuit on a personal injury case. If filing a claim against a governmental entity, this period...

Comparative Fault in Missouri for Car Accidents

Missouri is one of 13 states to use a system of pure comparative negligence. All parties must take accountability for the damages they...

What is the The Pittsburgh Left and who is at fault?

Picture yourself at a four-way intersection controlled by a stop light. The car opposite you has their left turn signal on. They are...

How do medical liens work?

Wimpy Wellington’s famous catch line “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today” perfectly illustrates how lawyers and medical...

Scarring

If you suffer scarring from your accident, you should know the basics on how they are valued by the insurance company. Scars that do not...

Who is covered under an auto insurance policy?

Insurance policies are written to provide coverage for their insureds in the event of an accident. Knowing who is covered and who is not...

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