The Verdict The jury found damages to be $1,500,000, with 80% fault to defendant. The net verdict is $1,200,000. The last offer was $40,000 the day of trial and the defense lawyer recommended in closing that the jury give $5,000 and assess 50% fault. The policy was $100,000 and I demanded it a long time […]
Have you ever been hit by a U.S. Postal Service driver? How about struck by a military vehicle on the highway? These types of injury claims fall under a special set of procedures that require a much different process to be followed than a typical personal injury claim. In the past, under the doctrine of […]
On October 11, 2013, the new motor vehicle law 303.390 became effective in Missouri. The new law prohibits uninsured drivers of motor vehicles from collecting noneconomic damages (often called general damages, which include pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, loss of use, etc.). Section 303.390 requires an uninsured driver to waive the ability to have a […]
You should never give a recorded statement to an insurance company representative without the advice and guidance of an attorney. When you turn down the claims adjuster’s request, remember to be courteous but direct, no matter how personable the person may be. Always keep in mind that they are employees of the insurance company and […]
WRONG! Don’t be surprised when your insurance company tries to limit your recovery, including the benefits you are entitled to for payment of medical expenses. It is a common mistake for people to believe that their insurance companies work for them. Their slogans and commercials often create a perception that the companies’ teams of agents, […]
Deborah Watts as Next Friend for Naython Kayne Watts, Appellant/Cross-Respondent, vs. Lester E. Cox Medical Centers d/b/a Family Medical Care Center, Lester E. Cox Medical Centers, Respondent, Melissa R. Herrman, M.D., Matthew P. Green, D.O., and William S. Kelly, M.D., Respondents/Cross-Appellants. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Greene County Honorable Dan J. Conklin, Judge Opinion […]