Woman Recovers $95,000 For Shoulder Surgery After Initial 50/50 Fault Determination
A woman recently made two recoveries totaling $95,000 after she was sideswiped by an elderly driver in Desloge, Missouri in August of...
Army Veteran Motorcyclist Recovers $100,000 Policy Limits
An army veteran was out for a ride on an unseasonably nice February afternoon when he was forced to lay his bike down to avoid hitting a...
Advice for lienholders when negotiating final lien payment
I have worked with many chiropractors over the years in helping to resolve my client’s personal injury claims. They commonly confide in...
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...
“Patient Rate” From HiTech Record Requests Found Not Applicable To Lawyers
As a plaintiff’s personal injury lawyer, I try to run a modern and efficient law firm where paper copies are shunned in favor of the...
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...
Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer To Help Build Your Case
Personal injury lawyers wear many hats. They are advocates, officers of the court, advisors, and keepers of trust, amongst many things....
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...
How long does the insurance company have to determine liability or fault for accident?
The answer depends on the type of claim being made and what party is making that claim. When making a claim against an at fault party’s...
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...
Should I introduce the amount of my medical bills at trial? The Anchoring Effect
This is a tactical decision that should be discussed with your attorney prior to trial. Missouri law says that you can only introduce the...
Soft Tissue Injuries: Younger People vs. Older People & How That Impacts Who You Should Hire
For a typical car accident, one usually does not need a "seasoned trial attorney" to represent them. Hiring based on this criteria alone...
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...






















