Jan 1, 2021 / Personal Injury
What Does Esquire Mean?
If you’ve dealt with lawyers, read legal documents, or seen attorney business cards, you may have noticed the word “Esquire” or the letters “Esq.” after someone’s name. This term often appears in legal contexts, but if you’re not familiar with it, you might wonder what it means. Understanding this title can help you feel more […]
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What Are the Safest Neighborhoods in St. Louis, MO?
For people who are unfamiliar with St. Louis, it can be an intimidating place to live. No matter what source you consult, the Gateway City is regularly named one of the most dangerous cities in the United States. In recent years, St. Louis has experienced hundreds of murders and has one of the highest per […]
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What Is the Average Personal Injury Settlement Amount?
People often ask about the “average” personal injury settlement amount after being involved in a car accident or other incident. This makes sense, as someone hurt by another’s actions wants to know what they might expect. But the truth is, no universal average fits every case. Settlements vary based on many things, like the severity […]
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What Is The Average Slip And Fall Settlement?
Slip and fall accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, from minor to fatal. Fortunately, Missouri law allows injured victims to seek personal injury compensation when their accident resulted from negligence by parties such as property owners, managers, and tenants. The compensation recovered through such slip and fall settlements can cover a victim’s economic […]
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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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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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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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$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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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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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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