What is a “time limited” personal injury demand? The effects of RSMO 537.080
A “demand package” is prepared by a personal injury attorney at the conclusion of a client’s treatment. The personal injury attorney...
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Initial Offer Doubled: $20,500 Settlement Reached
I recently represented a hardworking client that was hit by an unknown driver in the middle of the night as he drove home from work. The...
How to get your medical bills paid after an accident
If you are hurt after an accident, you may be left wondering how you get treatment for your injuries without paying for them up front....
What expenses are involved in bringing a personal injury claim?
There are a variety of potential expenses involved in bringing your personal injury claim. Many big law firms over charge their clients...
Valuable Lessons From A Car Accident In Michigan
Over the weekend I was in a car accident in Three Rivers, Michigan. My siblings and I were on our way to South Bend to watch Notre Dame...
MO' Cowbell Marathon
I completed my fourth marathon over the weekend! I ran in the Mo' Cowbell Marathon in Saint Charles. If you are wondering, yes, it was...
What factors are used to determine fault in a car accident?
When determining fault for a car accident there are many factors that are considered. While each is important, no one factor is always...
Experienced Attorney for Families Involved in Auto Accidents
I became an attorney to help families overcome the many obstacles they will face after an auto accident. This is because my family was...
Don't Fight The Insurance Company Alone
A highly cited study from the Insurance Research Council (IRC) titled “Claiming Behavior and Its Impact on Insurance Costs” analyzed the...
Minors Involved in Car Accidents: What You Need To Know
Under Missouri law there is no rush to file personal injury claims for a minor. The law defines a minor as anyone under the age of 18....
Court Approval In Wrongful Death Cases
Under Missouri law (RSMO 537.080), wrongful death settlements must be judicially approved. This is true no matter if the case settled out...
If I borrow my buddy’s car and get into an accident, will my buddy's insurance cover or will mine?
This situation comes up frequently. Or at least I feel like it did a lot when I was younger. You are with friends and are asked drive...
Should I accept the first offer?
As a general rule, you should not accept the first offer the insurance company gives you. I recommend negotiating after receiving the...
Why should my choice of attorney be based soled on advertisements?
If you listen to the radio, watch TV, or have seen billboards for attorneys in Missouri, you have undoubtedly seen or heard the following...
Do Not Trust Out-Of-State Personal Injury Attorneys
Personal injury attorneys must cope with a bad reputation as ambulance chasers. If I weren't in an accident myself as a child, I probably...
Why Hire A Small Law Firm?
Personal attention and great customer service from someone who has been injured in a car accident. The Gerring Law Firm is proud of it’s...
Who pays for the deposition of an expert witness?
Under Rule 56.01(b)(4)(B) of the Missouri Rules of Civil Procedure, a party has the right to depose opposing experts to discover facts...
How long will my case take?
The answer to this varies on a case by case basis. Truthfully there is no simple way to calculate with any accuracy how long your case...
Should the Defendant be able to introduce accident photos to prove severity of injuries?
The general public has the perception that many personal injury cases are filed frivolously. They view those that bring lawsuits over...
I settled my case. When will I get paid?
After your case settles, there are two documents that must be signed. The first document is the Release of Claims form. This document...
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