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When pursuing a personal injury lawsuit, the discovery process is a phase that involves both parties exchanging the information they have regarding the case, including evidence and witnesses.
Several methods of discovery are used to find out what the other side will be presenting at trial.
When someone is killed as the result of negligence, carelessness, or an intentional wrongful act in Missouri, there are two types of lawsuits that can be brought against the liable party. Those include a survival action and a wrongful death lawsuit.
After an accident is reported, the insurance companies involved will begin their investigation. They will take statements from drivers, passengers, and witnesses and look at photographs of the scene, if available, and the damage caused. One helpful piece of evidence is the location of the damage on your car, which can yield important clues about who is to blame.
If you are injured in a personal injury accident in Missouri, you may be surprised to learn that the state’s damage caps could limit your compensation. Legislators set caps on compensation, usually on a state-by-state basis, to avoid excessive verdicts that are based on emotion rather than reason.