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Compensatory vs. Punitive Damages in Missouri Explained

February 15, 2025 | Personal Injury

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If you got hurt because of someone else’s careless or wrongful actions, knowing the types of damages you can pursue in a lawsuit is crucial. The two main categories are compensatory damages and punitive damages. While both address harm, they have different purposes and are awarded under unique circumstances.

What Are Compensatory Damages?

July 13, 2022 | Workers' Compensation

If you are injured in a preventable accident, you have the right to seek damages from the party responsible. Damages is the legal term referring to the compensation that victims can recover in a settlement or be awarded for their losses.

What Causes Truck Accidents?

We have all likely experienced fear as a large truck looms next to us on the road or highway. These commercial trucks far outmatch passenger vehicles in both size and weight, making an accident between the two a potentially devastating event.

What to Do After a Cyber Truck Accident in St. Louis

February 10, 2025 | Truck Accidents

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Getting into an accident with a Tesla Cybertruck is not your typical fender-bender. Between its high-tech features and unique design, figuring out what to do next can feel like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces. Whether you are dealing with advanced Autopilot systems, potential design flaws, or even a recall issue, knowing your options and how to protect your rights is important.

How Can a Female Personal Injury Lawyer Help My Case in St. Louis?

August 15, 2024 | Personal Injury

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After an injury accident that left you with physical pain, emotional distress, and financial challenges, having strong legal support to help you pursue a claim against the party who hurt you gives you the best possible chance of recovering the funds you need to move forward.

Can I Recover More Than The Insurance Policy Limits?

February 10, 2021 | Personal Injury

If you are injured by another party’s negligence, the fact that the liable party has insurance coverage does not guarantee the policy limits will be enough to fully cover your losses. Your personal injury claim may exceed the allowable coverage, and leave you wondering how you are going to pay your remaining medical bills and lost wages.

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