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Two Times Missouri Plaintiffs Can Seek Punitive Damages in Court
When someone breaks the law or behaves in an irresponsible way, innocent people sometimes pay the price. Criminals attack and hurt innocent bystanders, and negligent
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What Does Workers’ Comp Cover?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Missouri sees more workplace fatalities than 75% of the other states in America. While workers’ compensation cannot bring deceased workers back after fatal accidents, it can ensure access to compensation and medical treatment for surviving employees and family members.
What Are Non-Economic Damages In Wrongful Death Cases?
If you have lost a loved one because of the negligence of another party, you may want justice and the knowledge that the responsible party has been held accountable for their careless disregard for others’ lives.
Can You Sue For Negligence For A Defective Product Injury?
All types of companies have a legal duty to ensure the safety of their products. If a consumer is injured by a defective product, the manufacturer of that product could be held liable for damages related to the injury, such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you have been injured by a defective product, you could have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer, the retailer, or another party.
What Does A Truck Accident Lawyer Do?
Eight million truckers travel across the United States on local access roads and broad interstate highways every day. The trucks they drive play a vital role in the supply chain, keeping store shelves stocked and deliveries on schedule.
How Is Workers’ Comp Calculated?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 5,932 motorcyclists died in motorcycle crashes across the United States in 2021. This total represents 14% of all traffic fatalities and the highest recorded number of motorcyclist fatalities since 1974.
Tips On How To Avoid A Motorcycle Accident
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 5,932 motorcyclists died in motorcycle crashes across the United States in 2021. This total represents 14% of all traffic fatalities and the highest recorded number of motorcyclist fatalities since 1974.
Airbag Injuries
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) indicates that airbags are a critical safety feature of an automobile. There are both front and side airbags, but since 1999, only the installation of front airbags has been required in all passenger vehicles.
Accidents Caused By Truck Driver Fatigue
According to the National Transportation Safety Board, driver fatigue is a contributing factor in up to 40% of all commercial trucking accidents. When one considers the debilitating effects of tiredness, this should not come as a surprise.
Work Accidents Involving A Ladder That Slips Out From Under A Worker
Construction and repair job sites are among the most dangerous in the country. From uneven surfaces to the threat of falling objects or even a worker falling, construction sites are full of threats that workers in other careers seldom face in the course of their everyday tasks.
