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How Much Should I Settle for After My Car Accident?

After a serious Missouri car accident, you may be left dealing with major property damage, serious injuries, and mounting bills at a time you may be unable to work, so it is natural to wonder how much money you may be able to receive for the accident. While no amount of money can make up for the trauma, pain, and suffering you are going through, a fair settlement can pay for the damages you received, provide the care you need, and alleviate your financial burdens.

Unfortunately, insurance companies are out for profit, and they will often attempt to deny claims or try to get you to accept a settlement for less than your case is worth.  In the afterm [...]

What is an Irrevocable Living Trust

Irrevocable living trusts can be an important component of estate plans, as they can protect assets and save tax money . . . but they are not for everyone. Before creating an irrevocable trust, you should understand what they are and take into consideration your individual family and estate situation.  A consultation with a Missouri estate planning attorney can help you understand irrevocable trusts, decide whether one is right for you, and make sure it is drafted correctly so it is legally airtight and will not be challenged.

What are Irrevocable Trusts?

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What to do After a Car Accident in Missouri

A Missouri car accident can be catastrophic, resulting in major property damage, serious injuries and deaths, so it is no wonder that survivors are likely to be left traumatized, confused, and unsure of what to do next.  What you do in the aftermath and the days following the accident is extremely important, as it will affect the potential compensation for any damages you received, the outcome of your injuries, and your legal rights.

After a serious car accident, medical bills mount up at a time you may be unable to work, and life may never be the same. While no amount of money can make up for the trauma, pain, and suf [...]

How Long After a Car Accident Can You Sue in Missouri?

After a car accident in the state of Missouri, you have five years from the day of the accident to bring a lawsuit.  This law applies to anyone involved in the accident, including the driver, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. If a death resulted from the accident, you may only have three years to file a lawsuit. With some exceptions, if you fail to file within the time allotted by the statute of limitations, the courts are likely to refuse to hear your case.

Five years may seem like a long time, but it goes by quickly, and you don’t want to find yourself in a position where you are caught short. Because of the statute of lim [...]

How to Get an Accident Report in Missouri

After a Missouri car accident, it is important to obtain a car accident report, as it provides valuable documentation and evidence that can be instrumental in resolving insurance claims and legal disputes. You can obtain a car accident report by contacting the law enforcement agency that responded to the accident. Depending on where the accident occurred, the agency may be the local police department, the county sheriff's office, or the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Once you know which agency filed an accident report, you can request a copy in person, by mail, or online -- if allowed on the agency website.

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Can You Sue for Pain and Suffering After a Car Accident in Missouri?

While the injuries and property damage from a car accident can be substantial, when the accident causes pain and suffering, it can be even more devastating and destructive to quality of life. Most people know that you can recover the costs of monetary expenses -- such as medical bills, lost wages, and damage to your vehicle -- through insurance or a personal injury lawsuit. However, in recognition of the fact that the emotional and psychological trauma that accident victims go through can be as debilitating as physical injuries, Missouri law allows you to seek compensation for pain and suffering as well. Pain and suffering falls into the category of noneconom [...]

When Should I Hire a Lawyer After a Car Accident?

Being in a car accident is a traumatizing experience that can leave you confused and unsure of whether or not to hire a lawyer to represent you. Do not delay making this decision. Unless the car accident causes only minor property damage and no injuries, it is advisable to contact a car accident lawyer as soon as you can after a crash.

If the accident is serious, it can result in major property damage, injuries, and even death. Survivors must deal with mounting medical bills at a time they may be unable to work, and financial losses can easily exceed the limits of a car insurance policy. You should be entitled to compen [...]

Wills and Trusts, What’s the Difference?

Wills and trusts are important items to have in an estate plan, as they help ensure your assets are protected, your family is provided for, and your end-of-life wishes are honored should you become incapacitated. Both are estate planning documents that meet the requirements of Missouri law to preserve your property, provide for your family, and lay out your wishes to make the administration of your estate as simple as possible and prevent disputes, but there are differences between them.

Without a clear estate plan, your assets will be distributed according to Missouri law, which means the people you wish to inherit assets may not receive them. Estate planning allows you to util [...]

What Are Advance Directives?

What would happen if you become so severely ill or incapacitated that you are unable to communicate about the medical treatment you do or do not wish to receive? While no one wants to think about being in such a situation, the unexpected can happen at any time, and it is far better to have planned for catastrophic events than to rely on someone else to make difficult medical decisions for you, such as whether you want to be resuscitated when there is no hope of recovery.

Advance directives are written legal documents that allow you to state your wishes as to your medical treatment and the people you want to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to do so on your own. [...]

When should you start Estate Planning?

Many people put off estate planning, thinking that it is something only older people should do when they retire and their kids are grown. But, unfortunately, unexpected tragedy can strike at any age, leaving your loved ones in a terrible situation, unsure of what you would want them to do and where your assets should go, and costing time and money. For example, if you pass away without a plan in place, Missouri’s intestacy laws will decide who gets your belongings and only after going through the long and costly probate process. If you haven’t stated your wishes in writing, someone you don’t want to may wind up making medical decisions for you that you do not agree with.

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