Medical Malpractice
Top 5 Questions About Personal Injury Cases
Top 5 Questions About Personal Injury Cases in Poplar Bluff, Missouri When you’re injured in an auto collision, suffer from medical malpractice, or lose a loved one in a wrongful death incident, navigating the legal process can feel overwhelming. At Kennedy, Robbins, Yarbro & Henson, LC, we understand the concerns our clients face regarding these…
Read MoreWhy the Initial Personal Injury Settlement Offer is Low
The initial personal injury offer is low. If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence in Missouri, chances are you’ll receive a quick settlement offer from the at-fault party’s insurance company. More often than not, this initial personal injury offer is significantly lower than what the case ultimately settles for. That’s no accident. Why…
Read MoreHiring a Local Personal Injury Attorney Matters
Today, we met with a potential client involved in a car wreck several years ago. Her son was in the car with her. They both suffered serious injuries. The accident occurred locally, but they did not call us or another local personal injury attorney. Instead, they were led down the path of “calling without thinking…
Read MoreMediation in Missouri Courts
Mediation is often an effective method for resolving legal disputes before a trial occurs. In Missouri, like in many other states, mediation has gained recognition as a valuable tool in the legal system, offering parties the chance to find common ground, reach agreements, and maintain control over their own destinies. Understanding Mediation Mediation is a…
Read MoreUnderstanding Reasonable and Necessary Charges on Medical Collection Claims in Missouri
Medical bills can be overwhelming, especially when they end up in collections. In the state of Missouri, like many other states in the U.S., individuals often find themselves facing aggressive debt collection efforts by medical providers. It’s essential to know your rights and understand what constitutes reasonable and necessary charges on medical collection claims in…
Read MoreTrial by Jury – A Right to be Protected
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. The Seventh Amendment to the…
Read MoreDoes Missouri Need Tort Reform Again?
Do Missouri residents need tort reform again? Under Missouri law, a “tort” is not a rich, multi-layer cake. It is a type of civil case that includes most personal injury claims. In 2015, Governor Jay Nixon signed Senate Bill 239 into law. This reinstated medical malpractice caps in Missouri medical malpractice cases. In 2012, the Missouri…
Read MoreContingency Fees-How They Work-Why They Are Important
Contingency fees, in the words of a recent court decision, provide “access to counsel for individuals who would otherwise have difficulty obtaining representation”. Litigation is expensive and time consuming. Those injured by the negligence of another, while on the job, or simply disabled, often cannot afford to hire an attorney on an hourly basis. Under a…
Read MoreMedical Errors May be the Third Leading Cause of Death
Medical errors may be the third leading cause of death in America. This is a huge jump from prior estimates. In a February, 2000, report entitled “Medical Errors: The Scope of the Problem”, the Agency for Heathcare Research and Quality stated that as many as 44,000 to 98,000 people die in hospitals each year as…
Read MoreAlternative Dispute Resolution – What is it?
Alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) refers to a process of settling disputes without a court or jury trial. The most common ADR options are mediation and arbitration. Alternative Dispute Resolution may include Mediation Mediation is by far the most common ADR method. Mediation is used to resolve cases involving personal injury, auto accidents, wrongful death, and…
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