Jan 1, 2021 / Personal Injury
What is a Personal Injury Claim?
Personal injury claims can result from many different types of behavior or accidents. So, what is an injury claim? A personal injury claim arises when you are injured or suffer damages due to someone else’s behavior. Common examples of damages that you may incur include medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. If someone […]
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Jan 1, 2021 / Personal Injury
Basic Personal Injury Settlement Breakdown: How Much Goes in My Pocket?
You might be wondering how much you will receive in a personal injury settlement. What matters most, however, is how money ultimately goes into your pocket. To estimate how much money you will actually see, you need to consider damages, limiting factors, and deductions. Types of Damages Missouri personal injury law offers three kinds of […]
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Jan 1, 2021 / Personal Injury
What Is the Difference Between a Lawyer and an Attorney?
If you’re searching for a Chesterfield personal injury lawyer, you’re probably getting results for Missouri attorneys and Missouri lawyers. The difference between a lawyer and an attorney is often a source of confusion for clients. While the terms are frequently used interchangeably, there is a difference between the two. It’s helpful to understand the difference […]
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Jan 1, 2021 / Personal Injury
$400,000 “Stacked” Uninsured Motorist Coverage
In the diagram provided by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, our client, who is in Vehicle 2, was traveling Northbound on Interstate 49 just outside of Belton, MO. Suddenly, the at-fault vehicle changed lanes behind them and then tried to get around our client’s vehicle. In the process of that sudden lane change, this caused […]
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Jan 1, 2021 / Personal Injury
Understanding Loss of Consortium in Missouri
The “loss of consortium” is a claim that accompanies a personal injury lawsuit regarding the damage to a marital relationship following an accident, medical malpractice or other injury caused by someone’s negligence. This claim is filed in regards to the damage caused to intimate parts of the relationship and how that damage impacts the victim’s […]
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Jan 1, 2021 / Personal Injury
Missouri Tort Victims’ Compensation Fund
Have you or someone you know won a personal injury claim but felt under-compensated? When you reach the max limit of your settlement but need more compensation to address your injuries and losses, the personal injury attorneys at The Law Offices of Kevin J. Roach will help you file a claim with the Missouri Tort Victims’ Compensation […]
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