How Many Different Types of Spinal Cord Injuries Are There?
Spinal cord injuries can be devastating and change how you live the rest of your life. Whether you become partially or permanently disabled, or if you require treatment and assistance for the rest of your life, you could be dealing with many changes and costs from your spinal cord injury. Even though all you want […]
What Are Your Legal Options If You’re Injured on Vacation?
Sometimes it’s nice to go away to another destination with your family or friends in an attempt to relax and recharge. Whether you prefer a peaceful trip or one jam-packed with activities, there’s always the possibility that an accident could happen unexpectedly and change the course of your trip. When this happens, you might be […]
How Can Consumers Fight Back Against Forced Arbitration?
Arbitration is an alternative method of resolving disputes. Two parties present their sides of a complaint to an arbitrator or panel of arbitrators. The arbitrator’s job is to weigh the facts and arguments of both sides and make a determination. While there are instances of voluntary arbitration, forced arbitration arises when a company requires a […]
Ask a Lawyer: What Does the Term “Injury Discovery” Mean?
Injuries can occur from all kinds of situations. A personal injury case stems from a serious injury caused by another person. Whether you’ve been in a serious car accident, experienced medical malpractice, or used a product that later turned out to be harmful, you could get injured from the negligence of another person. But you […]
How Criminal Charges Can Affect a Personal Injury Claim
If you’ve been in a serious accident, you may not know where to turn or what your legal rights are. After you’ve sought medical attention and taken some time to ground yourself, it’s best to get in touch with a lawyer. Whether you were in a car, were wrongfully hurt by a physician or defective […]
Ask a Lawyer: Essential Terms to Know When Filing a Lawsuit
In a lawsuit, a lot of terms are thrown around that you might not know as a non-lawyer. You shouldn’t be outside the loop just because you don’t know the terminology being used in your case. To help you understand more of what’s going on, here are some essential terms to know when filing a […]
Can a Personal Injury Case Ever Be Reopened?
In most situations, a personal injury case cannot be reopened once a settlement has been reached. If the personal injury case went to trial, however, the way the case was closed determines whether or not it can be reopened. If a judge closes a case without prejudice, it can be reopened. But most personal injury […]
What If I’m Injured During the Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby is an exciting event where thousands of people gather at Churchill Downs to place bets, enjoy mint juleps, and watch the horse races. However, with any large, popular event, there are always risks that come along with it. With so many people around, negligent behavior can possibly result in injury. If you’ve […]
Complications that Arise from Soft Tissue Injuries: Part 2 – Sprains
Soft-tissue injuries are injuries that occur to muscles, tendons, tissues, and ligaments, as compared to injuries like fractures and breaks, which involve breaking or fracturing a bone. A couple of weeks ago, we went over one common type of soft tissue injury, strains. This time, we’re going to go over sprains. Sprains are another common […]
Ask a Lawyer: What’s the Difference Between Negligence and Malpractice?
If you or a loved one was hurt because of a healthcare provider, you may have grounds for a lawsuit. It’s a scary situation when you put your trust in a doctor’s or surgeon’s hands and you get wrongfully hurt because they made a mistake. Often, these mistakes cause serious injuries that can have a […]
What’s a Reasonable Settlement for My Case?
One of the most common questions any personal injury attorney receives from a client is whether the insurance company is offering a reasonable settlement for the case. Since every case is different, there’s unfortunately no “one size fits all” calculation to determine whether your settlement offer is reasonable or not. However, there are some common […]
Breaking Down Common Misunderstandings About Lawsuits
The Law Office of Mike Campbell has joined forces with Thomas Law Offices as of September 1st, 2020. Click here for details. We’ve all heard the term “lawsuit.” Some people believe that our society is “sue happy”, or that we’re too “litigious”, which means that there are too many lawsuits on file with the courts. […]
Personal Injury Compensation Part 2: Non-Economic or Intangible Damages
The Law Office of Mike Campbell has joined forces with Thomas Law Offices as of September 1st, 2020. Click here for details. In Missouri, individuals injured through the negligence or recklessness of others in a personal injury case have the ability to seek compensation for both “tangible damages” and “intangible damages.” We have provided two […]
What Are Contingency Fees and How Do They Work?
When you’re injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may have also suffered from financial losses as well. In these cases, you can hire a personal injury lawyer to help you with your claim and fight to get the compensation you deserve. But another aspect of this is how you’re paying your attorney. One of […]
Sinking Missouri Duck Boat is One of the Deadliest U.S. Boat Accidents in Recent Years
On Thursday, July 19, 2018, one of the deadliest U.S. Boat accidents in recent years occurred in Brandon, Missouri. Seventeen people were killed when a duck boat packed with tourists sank during a thunderstorm. A duck boat from Ride Ducks Branson was floating down Table Rock Lack when a severe storm hit, causing the amphibious […]