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3 Common Types of Personal Injury Cases – Brown & Crouppen

June 26, 2020

What are the most common types of personal injury cases? As a personal injury lawyer, this is a question my paralegal and I get asked regularly. We have defined the three most common personal injury cases and provided tips should you find yourself involved in any of these situations. Car accidents are the most common type of personal injury case. However, I avoid calling automotive...

Can You Sue: Determine When To File A Lawsuit

June 17, 2020

Like most areas of the law, the answer to the question “Should I file a lawsuit?” is not black and white but various shades of gray. If you believe you have suffered a loss and another party is responsible, a person has the option of filing a matter in small claims court without the assistance of an attorney. However, small claims court cases are limited...

What Are Compensatory Damages?

June 9, 2020

If you are ever involved in a personal injury lawsuit, you will hear your lawyer or paralegal use the term “compensatory damages.” You might be wondering what that term actually means. Compensatory damages are also referred to as “actual damages.” It means the objective dollar amount needed to compensate (hence, the name) a plaintiff for the monetary value of what they either lost or incurred...

Why Is My Lawyer Taking So Long to Settle My Case?

May 28, 2020

1. Medical Treatment As long as a client is still receiving medical treatment for the injury, it is too early to resolve the case. This is because you and your attorney need to know the full extent of the damages on your claim. Ascertaining all of the damages on a case means your lawyer needs to know the full extent of: Your medical bills. Your ...

PTSD From A Car Accident: 10 Signs & What To Do

May 26, 2020

Here are 10 signs that you may be suffering PTSD from a auto accident and what to do about it if you are.

Workers’ Comp VS Personal Injury Law (Key Differences)

May 7, 2020

Although both workers’ compensation and personal injury settlements involve injuries, there are some key differences distinctions between workers’ comp and personal injury law. The fact that many lawyers (and law firms) handle both personal injury cases as well as workers’ compensation claims often lead to the misconception that the two types of claims are very similar. Although this is not an exhaustive list, here are...

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Why You Should Be Cautious When Dealing With Insurance Companies

February 21, 2018

Have you or anyone you know ever been cheated by an insurance company? Well, you’re not alone. We are here to talk about some of the ways insurance companies can scam everyday hard working individuals such as yourself. Whether it be a car accident, personal injury, or anything along those lines, you need to be protected from the insurance companies and understand what to look...

Radiologists And Mammography Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

February 9, 2013

On behalf of Brown & Crouppen, P.C. posted in Medical Malpractice on Saturday, February 9, 2013 If you are thinking of becoming a radiologist, either here in Missouri or elsewhere, there may be one consideration you want to take into account prior to taking the leap. If you plan on practicing mammography, those radiologists are most at risk for medical malpractice lawsuits. While failure to...

Ford Recalling 1.1 Million Trucks over Defective Fuel Tank Strap

August 5, 2011

On behalf of Brown & Crouppen, P.C. posted in Defective Products on Friday, August 5, 2011 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Ford Motor Co. recently announced a recall of more than 1 million Ford and Lincoln pickup trucks after a person was injured due to a problem with the straps that hold the trucks’ fuel tanks in place. So far, straps breaking and...

What Constitutes Medical Malpractice in Missouri?

May 21, 2010

On behalf of Brown & Crouppen, P.C. on Friday, May 21, 2010 The leading types of malpractice claims include: Wrongful death Birth defects or injuries Hospital, physician, and nursing negligence Misdiagnosis Nursing home injuries and elder abuse Pharmaceutical errors If you suspect that you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice and negligence, time is of the essence. Missouri medical malpractice...

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