Personal Injury Claims vs. Wrongful Death Claims: What’s the Difference?
Few experiences can alter the course of a person’s life like an unexpected injury or wrongful death in the family. Besides the pain and emotional trauma, the expenses that follow such an event can cripple the finances of even a well-off family. Fortunately, if the injury or death was caused by the negligence of another […]
3 Common Mistakes to Avoid After Getting Hurt in a Car Accident
If you get hurt in a car accident , the financial repercussions could be devastating. Depending on the severity of any injuries, you might have to miss several weeks—or months—of work. Even if you have adequate health insurance coverage, the out-of-pocket costs for medical care can add up quickly. According to National Public Radio , more than 25 percent […]
Do I Have Grounds for a Slip and Fall Claim?
Everyone slips, trips, and falls on occasion. Most of time, we simply brush ourselves off and continue on our way, but in certain scenarios, a slip and fall can cause devastating injuries. Vulnerable populations, such as young children and the elderly, are especially likely to get hurt in a fall; however, anyone can sustain serious […]
5 Questions to Ask a Car Accident Attorney During the Initial Consultation
Car accident victims are emotionally vulnerable and often in a financially precarious position. Unfortunately, there are unscrupulous individuals and organizations who take advantage of this fact and attempt to profit off their desperation. For example, some car accident personal injury law firms focus solely on the quantity of their caseload as opposed to the quality […]
3 FAQs About Head Injuries Sustained in Truck Accidents
1 in 3 injury deaths Motor-vehicle accidents are a leading cause of TBIs in the United States. TBIs are especially common after high-impact collisions involving semi-trucks. If you or someone you love sustained a head injury in a wreck with an 18-wheeler, turn to a Missouri truck accident attorney at Gump & Faiella. We have won several […]
3 FAQs About Truck Accidents Caused by Brake Failure
truck accident One of the most common accident scenarios in which a trucker is rarely at fault is brake failure. In the Large Truck Crash Causation Study , researchers found that brake problems were a leading cause of collisions, second only to driver error. Determining liability after such a crash requires an extensive investigation and possibly the […]
How Soon Should I Contact an Attorney After a Car Accident?
If you get hurt in a car accident, your first priority should be your health. That means even if you do not require emergency care at the scene, you should visit a doctor as soon as possible for a medical evaluation. Unfortunately, the stress does not end once your health has stabilized. In fact, the […]
Why It’s So Important to Seek Medical Care After a Car Accident
Car accidents are inherently traumatic, especially if someone involved gets seriously hurt. A car accident is something that can change or end a life. When a person sustains life-threatening injuries in a wreck, it is natural for others at the scene to refuse care from first responders. In times of crisis, people will often do […]
Boat Collision Injury and Right of Way
Boat collisions happen every year, mainly because of operator inattention and ignorance of rules. Not knowing the right of way rules can be dangerous to yourself and everyone boating around you. Reviewing the Navigation Rules, regulated by the U.S. Coast Guard, can easily prevent collisions. Right of Way Give-way vessel: vessel that does not have […]
What Constitutes “Wrongful Death” in Missouri?
Losing someone whom you are especially close to can feel like losing a piece of yourself, and no amount of compensation can make you feel entirely whole again. If the death was the result of an unanticipated accident, though, filing a successful wrongful death claim may provide some sense of closure by allowing you to […]
6 Critical Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall Accident
When it comes to unanticipated scenarios that can cause accidental injuries and even death, dramatic incidents like motor-vehicle collisions and surgical errors probably come to mind. Although both situations certainly have the potential for devastating consequences, slip and fall accidents can be just as catastrophic. In fact, falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury […]
4 FAQs About Filing a Wrongful Death Claim After a Truck Accident
Truck accident attorneys Our legal team has recovered more than $250 million for clients in successful settlements and verdicts. Call 888-262-2718 to schedule a free case evaluation with a wrongful death lawyer in Missouri. Read on for the answers to four FAQs about wrongful death claims arising from truck accidents: Who Can File a Wrongful Death […]
How to Prove an Hours of Service Violation After a Truck Accident
In an attempt to reduce the number of fatigue-related truck accidents —which are almost always devastating—the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration implemented hours of service regulations. These regulations limit how much time truckers can spend on the road before stopping to rest. If commercial drivers violate these regulations, whether of their own volition or under pressure from their employer, victims […]
Deadlines for Filing Personal Injury Lawsuits in Missouri
The weeks and months that follow a serious and unexpected injury are always stressful. Depending on the nature of your injuries, you may need to arrange childcare, find a new means of transportation, attend physical therapy, and hire a housekeeper. With so much on your plate, it’s not easy to focus on legal concerns, but […]
4 FAQs About Motorcycle Accidents at Traffic Intersections
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration To help you overcome liability disputes—or avoid them altogether—the personal injury attorneys at Gump & Faiella will thoroughly investigate your case to gather all available evidence of negligence. Our lawyers have more than 90 years of combined experience practicing law. Call 888-262-2718 to schedule a free case evaluation with a Missouri motorcycle accident […]
5 Essential Pieces of Evidence to Strengthen Your Premises Liability Claim
Slip and fall accidents often result in devastating injuries that leave victims out of work for days or even months. Beyond the loss of income, the cost of diagnostic imaging, surgeries, and rehabilitation is enough to threaten anyone’s financial security. If you were injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, you […]
5 Steps to Take After Being Injured in a Truck Accident
Being injured in a collision with an 18-wheeler could end up being one of the most traumatic experiences of your life. The injuries resulting from semi-truck wrecks tend to be far more severe than those involving smaller cars, which means the financial impact of these accidents can be devastating. Although you may be able to recover compensation […]
How Can Black Box Data Strengthen My Truck Accident Claim?
Black Box Data Can Strengthen Your Truck Accident Claim If you intend to file a personal injury or wrongful death claim following a truck wreck, you will need strong evidence to prove liability and damages. There are many kinds of evidence your truck accident attorney may use to prove liability including: Photographs of the scene; “Black Box” […]
Common Missouri Divorce Terms
Missouri Divorce Terms If you have begun to explore a divorce in the State of Missouri, you may have confronted terms with which you are unfamiliar. Even terms that have common use meaning, can mean something different in the family arena. Some of these terms are used in other states as well, but since each […]
Damages Recoverable in Missouri Wrongful Death Claims
If you think estate planning is only for senior citizens or those who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, you are not alone. According to the American Association of Retired Persons , 60 percent of American adults have not drafted an estate plan. Unfortunately, accidental injuries are the third leading cause of death in the United States, and […]
5 Tips for Taking Photos of a Car Accident Scene
Car accident scenes are rife with stress, confusion, and depression. It’s not easy to focus on gathering evidence and taking the necessary steps to give any potential claim the best possible chance of success. But if you fail to take photographs, exchange information with other drivers, talk to witnesses, and contact the police, you are […]
Crane Injury from Electrocution
Crane Injury from Overhead Powerlines Cranes being operated near overhead powerlines present a serious risk to workers from electrocution. According to the bureau of labor statistics electrical injury causes one out of every ten workers deaths and is the third leading cause of work place death. Crane injury electrocution accidents account for more than 70 deaths per […]
Dram Shop Liability in Missouri Drunk Driving Accident Cases
Drunk Driving Injuries If you were injured in a drunk driving accident in Missouri, you might have grounds for a claim not only against the at-fault driver but also against the establishment that sold the alcohol to the driver. These establishments are called “dram shops.” Pursuant to Missouri statute 537.053, dram shops may be held […]
Can I File a Car Accident Claim If I Was Partially At Fault?
Filing a Car Accident Claim When You Are Partially At Fault After most car accidents, the victim’s first source of compensation is the insurance company of the at-fault driver. But what happens if multiple drivers share a percentage of fault? The state of Missouri follows a pure comparative fault system, which means that if multiple […]
