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If an employee’s negligence causes you harm, you sometimes have two options for obtaining compensation. You can file a personal injury lawsuit against the employee for their actions, or under the legal principle called “respondeat superior,” you can sue their employer.
Before a party can be held legally liable for an injury or accident, the court must decide whether a “reasonable person” would have behaved similarly under the same circumstances. If the party failed to act with the degree of care that a reasonable person would have, their negligence would make them responsible for any resulting damages.
Many aspects of our lives have been uprooted during this coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. From minor inconveniences like shopping habits to major crises like unemployment, our communities, states and nation are grappling with massive change and uncertainty. Medical institutions seem to be hit the hardest as critically needed supplies and equipment are in very short supply.
The aftermath of a car accident is stressful, but what you do (or don’t do) is extremely important to making sure you later receive the compensation you deserve. Make sure to avoid the following common mistakes people make after a car accident.
Understanding Missouri Uninsured Motorist laws can be challenging. Uninsured motorist insurance is a type of coverage that comes into play when another driver involved in an accident does not have car insurance. Although the state requires every driver to carry liability insurance, thousands do not have it.
If you’ve suffered a serious personal injury in St. Louis as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation, including for your pain and suffering. However, damages for pain and suffering can’t be simply added up like an itemized bill.