Personal Injury
Auto Accidents and Cell Phones
A report issued in May by the National Safety Council establishes that there is a direct link between the dangers of using a cell phone while driving and fatalities behind the wheel. The NSC researchers reviewed 180 fatal auto accidents over a three-year period where there was evidence of cell phone use by the driver.…
Read MoreTen Things to do after an auto accident or truck accident
One of the most frequent personal injury claims our attorneys handle are injuries sustained in an auto accident or a truck accident. If you are involved in an accident, there are several things you should do immediately to protect yourself. Here are ten things to remember to do after an accident: 1. Prioritize Safety: Make…
Read More$275,000 Carter County jury verdict in auto accident case
Chris Yarbro obtained a $275,000 verdict in an automobile accident case. The case was presented to a Carter County jury over 2 days. Plaintiff admitted partial fault of the accident, but argued the Defendant was also at fault for driving at an excessive speed. The Defendant at all times argued the Plaintiff was 100% at…
Read MoreKennedy successfully retains $2,000,000 jury verdict
Missouri Supreme Court declines jurisdiction on appeal of $2 million dollar wrongful death verdict. The Missouri Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from the Western District Court of Appeals, affirming a $2 million dollar jury verdict from 2007. The Court of Appeals had affirmed the jury’s verdict. The case is now finally resolved. Past…
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