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 […]
Win Basketball Tickets from Our Cincinnati Office Giveaway
UPDATE: We’ve randomly selected the winner and we’d like to say Congratulations to Leslie Woodard! You’ve won a pair of tickets to the game! We’ll be reaching soon to get you the tickets. Thank you to everyone who participated, we’ll be doing more so stay tuned! Fall has come to Cincinnati, and that’s not the […]
The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Fun in Columbia, MO – 2018 Edition
The Law Office of Mike Campbell has joined forces with Thomas Law Offices as of September 1st, 2020. Click here for details. Planning for the holidays can be rather hectic. Decorating, baking, shopping, and spending time with family and friends is a blast, but there’s so much to do! There are so many ways to […]
The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Fun in Louisville – 2018 Edition
The holiday season is upon us again, and it’s time for fluttering snow, snuggly sweaters, eggnog, bright holiday wrapping, constant Christmas carols, meals upon meals of delicious foods, friends, loved ones, hot chocolate, and that worry of “What the heck can I buy Grandma this year?” It’s a wonderful time of year– but also a […]
Jewish and U of L Louisville Hospitals Receive Low Safety Scores
Two hospitals in the Louisville area have received low scores from a nonprofit that grades hospital safety ratings. Jewish Hospital and University of Louisville Hospital, or U of L Hospital, both received D grades from the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. Both hospitals weren’t able to raise their scores this year, having maintained the D grade […]
Personal Injury Compensation Part 1: Economic or Tangible 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.” “Economic” or “tangible damages” […]
Some Facts About Car Accident Injury Recovery Time
Car accidents can result in serious injuries, even if the accident wasn’t a high speed crash. The sudden impact of a minor crash can be enough to cause a painful injury. When this happens, you’re probably wondering how long it will take to heal because your injuries may prevent you from working or performing daily […]
Who’s Liable for the U.S. Opioid Epidemic?
The opioid epidemic has hurt many people in the U.S. Opioid drugs are highly addictive and many people developed an addiction that lasted past their prescriptions. People may have turned to other forms of drugs to deal with the addiction, where they run the risk of overdosing. Opioids are strong painkillers, which is why so […]
What’s the Difference Between Civil and Criminal Litigation?
If you’re looking to hire a lawyer, you may be wondering what kind of lawyer you need. There isn’t only one type of litigation. Cases can be criminal or civil and it’s important to know the differences between these types so you know what to expect for your litigation process. If you’ve been a victim […]
To What Extent Am I Obligated to Avoid Causing a Car Wreck?
When you’re driving, you owe other drivers on the road a duty of care. This means you’ll obey traffic laws, such as adhering to the speed limit, driving cautiously, and always signaling before you turn or switch lanes. But there may be cases where other cars don’t offer you a duty of care. In these […]
How Long Does It Take to Settle a Car Accident Claim?
A car accident can turn your life upside down. There’s the trauma of the accident, dealing with the injuries, property damage, and how you’re going to move forward. You’re probably already thinking about the claims process and how to proceed with filing a car accident claim with your insurance company. If you’ve been injured in […]
When Will the Other Party’s Insurer Pay for Medical Bills After a Crash?
The Law Office of Mike Campbell has joined forces with Thomas Law Offices as of September 1st, 2020. Click here for details. If you were injured in a car accident, you should know that most automobile insurance companies will not pay your medical bills while you treat. In other words, if you are currently treating […]
How Will Driverless Cars Change Our Cities?
From quick trips to the grocery store to cross-country adventures, we use our cars to get us where we need and want to go. But what happens when our cars get us there on their own? All the leading car manufacturers are jumping on the driverless car bandwagon and are pledging to have autonomous systems […]
How Do Insurance Companies Calculate Accident Settlements?
Many personal injury accidents cause a lot of pain. It could be from a car accident, slip and fall, or a defective product. What unites these accidents is that they usually happen because someone was negligent, meaning that if the person had acted responsibly, the accident wouldn’t have happened. When people file personal injury claims, […]
What Happens After a Car Accident with No Police Report?
After a car accident, a few things can happen. The driver who caused the accident may drive off, making the accident a hit and run, and the driver who left has now broken the law. In other serious crashes, someone may be injured or property could be damaged. Both of these situations would need a […]