Auto accidents, slip-and-fall, wrongful death, truck accidents, and more — explained for Missouri clients.
Published May 2024
Personal injury law covers a wide range of situations in which someone is harmed by another party’s negligence or wrongful conduct. Knowing the main categories can help you understand your options if you or a loved one has been injured.
Car, truck, and motorcycle crashes are among the most common personal injury claims. Liability often turns on traffic rules, distracted or impaired driving, and road conditions. Damages may include medical bills, lost wages, vehicle repair or replacement, and pain and suffering.
Collisions involving commercial trucks can cause severe injuries. These cases may involve the truck driver, the trucking company, maintenance providers, or cargo loaders. Federal and state trucking regulations often play a role in proving negligence.
Property owners have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe. Wet floors, uneven walkways, poor lighting, and inadequate security can lead to claims when someone is injured as a result.
When negligence causes a fatal injury, surviving family members may bring a wrongful death claim. These cases seek compensation for funeral costs, loss of financial support, and the loss of companionship and care.
On the Lake of the Ozarks and other Missouri waterways, boating accidents can result from operator inexperience, intoxication, excessive speed, or equipment failure. Special rules and insurance issues often apply.
Injuries caused by an impaired driver can support both a personal injury claim and, in some situations, additional claims against bars or other providers who over-served the driver.
Many workplace injuries are handled through workers’ compensation. In some cases, a third party (such as a equipment manufacturer or another contractor) may also be liable in a personal injury action.
Our firm represents injured people throughout the Camdenton, Lebanon, Springfield and Lake of the Ozarks area. We investigate the facts, deal with insurance companies, and pursue fair compensation. If you have been injured, schedule a free consultation or call 417-532-2191 (Lebanon) or 573-346-9990 (Camdenton).
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