Missouri Personal Injury Legal Questions

Ms. Johnson, It is important that you keep the laptop, any documents related to the purchase of the laptop and any other items related to the laptop. It is critical that you take care of your daughter's medical needs and photograph what happened to her and to the laptop. You also should consult with an attorney as soon as possible. It would be better to have the advice and help of an attorney before you call the manufacturer.  The manufacturer may want to take your statement. An attorney can help you avoid problems when you give you statement. It is not unusual for a manufacturer or their insurance company to ask questions in a way that is designed to harm your claim. Defective product cases can be very complicated. You should contact an attorney as soon as you can.... Read Answer

In order to pursue a claim in a slip and fall case, you must have sustained injuries that resulted in significant medical costs, lost wages, or caused considerable pain and suffering. You must also be able to show that the property owner’s negligence contributed to your fall. Most people have homeowner’s insurance which can help cover these costs. The longer you wait to file a claim, the more likely the insurance company will deny it. In many cases, the homeowner will try to avoid giving out their insurance information. In that case, you will have to sue in order to get compensated. We're not located in MO, however, if you ever need a Connecticut Personal Injury Attorney give us a call. We’re located in Watertown CT and service surrounding areas such as: New Haven, Waterford and Hartford CT.   D’Amico, Griffin & Pettinicchi, LLC   465 Straits TurnpikeWatertown CT, 06795Phone: (860) 945-6600... Read Answer

Unless the owner knew the dog was vicious (i.e. he had bitten before), and didn't tell you, you are on your own on your medical bills. However, if the homeowner had homeowner's insurance, and if there is a medical payments provision in there, the insurance company may pay your medical bills only. Good luck.... Read Answer

Your parents can institute an action against the Uncle, as the owner of the vehicle that hit their house. This will bring in the Uncle's insurance company and could lead to additional damages. Your parents should look for a free consultation with an experienced attorney in their area to help assess the likelihood of success of such a suit.... Read Answer

It is well that you are seeking a lawyer for representation on this. Assessment of an appropriate settlement requires detailed analysis of liability and damages, including application of legal principles, evidentiary factors, medical documentation, out of pocket expenses, calculation of future losses and experience in your jurisdiction as to likely range of prospective jury awards. To answer the question properly, your lawyer need extensive examination of all the evidence, particularly the medical records. So, as you can see, there is no range of what is "normally given" unless you are talking about a worker's compensation schedule award, which is based on a formula depending on the extent of your disability and your rate of pay, offset by payments you have already received. But: you should get some advice as to whether the schedule award is your best option. Depending on your situation, you may be better off getting disability payments and having your medical expenses taken care of.... Read Answer

Slip and fall cases are, by their nature, difficult. First, you must be able to prove negligence on the part of the property owner/occupant. Negligence could be defined as the failure to use REASONABLE care; the owner is not a guarantor. To do this, you must be able to prove that the owner put the slippery substance there, or that they had prior knowledge of the hazard and failed to take care of it promptly. Second, they will claim ?comparative fault?, meaning that you had a duty to watch where you were walking, and thus are partly at fault. The result is that most lawyers are reluctant to take a slip and fall case unless there are substantial damages, and there are at least some arguments to be made on fault.... Read Answer

Slip and fall cases are, by their nature, difficult. First, you must be able to prove negligence on the part of the property owner/occupant. Negligence could be defined as the failure to use REASONABLE care; the owner is not a guarantor. To do this, you must be able to prove that the owner put the slippery substance there, or that they had prior knowledge of the hazard and failed to take care of it promptly. Second, they will claim comparative fault, meaning that you had a duty to watch where you were walking, and thus are partly at fault. The result is that most lawyers are reluctant to take a slip and fall case unless there are substantial damages, and there are at least some arguments to be made on fault.... Read Answer