Wrongful Death
Understanding Trucking Company Liability When Commercial Truck Accidents Happen in Southeast Missouri
After a collision with a commercial truck on Highway 60, Highway 67, or other major routes through Southeast Missouri, many accident victims assume only the truck driver bears responsibility. The reality is far more complex – trucking companies operating through the Missouri Bootheel region often share significant legal liability for these devastating crashes. Federal and…
Read MoreTop 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 MoreWhy Opening a Probate Estate Within One Year Matters in Missouri
When a loved one passes away, the legal steps that follow can feel overwhelming. Grief, paperwork, and family responsibilities can easily delay action. However, a critical deadline under Missouri law should not be overlooked: the requirement to open a probate estate within one year of the decedent’s death. Why it Matters In Missouri, if no…
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 MoreWrongful death claims
Our attorneys can help you in with wrongful death claims. Dealing with the death of a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences in life. Our grief magnifies when the death results from someone’s negligence. Just like those injured in an auto accident or a medical negligence case, family members of someone who…
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 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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