The serious nature of personal injury accidents often entitles victims to substantial compensation. Because of the high stakes, lawyers for insurance companies usually fight these claims tooth and nail, relying on the following common defenses to do so.
Missouri follows a “pure comparative fault” system.
If you have been injured in a preventable accident caused by another person or company’s negligence, the law allows you to recover compensation from the responsible parties. However, before that happens, you need to prove liability, which is where evidence comes in.