September 13, 2018 | Personal Injury
How Do I Win an Injury Insurance Claim?
An average of 40 million people suffer injuries every year in the U.S. Half involve vehicle accidents. Victims and their families open tens of thousands of injury insurance claims every year but not everyone will win. This could be because the claim isn’t legitimate, there’s sloppy evidence, or… read more
September 13, 2018 | Personal Injury
How Do I Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
Hiring a personal injury attorney is an easy process. Below, we’ll discuss some things you’re going to need to know about hiring attorneys, an act that thousands of people do every year after car accidents, slips and falls, lost wage disputes, and other types of… read more
September 2, 2018 | Personal Injury
Can I Sue for Fibromyalgia?
From popstars to construction workers, fibromyalgia is a life-changing condition that can lead to insurmountable medical bills and a complete career meltdown. Lady Gaga, for example, cited fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) as the reason she canceled a tour in 2017. A woman in Pennsylvania won a $315,000… read more
May 11, 2018 | Personal Injury
When Should You Hire a Lawyer?
Suffering a life-changing injury or losing a family member can be unfair and expensive. It’s also a good time to lawyer up. The St. Louis-based personal injury lawyers at the Dixon Injury Firm know how difficult it can be for victims and their families seeking reimbursement and… read more
July 28, 2015 | Personal Injury
4th of July Holiday Presents a Unique Set of Dangers
Like any three day holiday weekend, traffic increases as drivers hit the road in search of fun and sun. While traffic-related deaths and injuries have been steadily decreasing over the past few years, this year’s 4th of July holiday falls on a Saturday. Statistics report that… read more
June 28, 2013 | Car Accidents \ Personal Injury
How do Accidents Affect Insurance Rates?
Most motorists will unfortunately be involved in some type of vehicle accident in their lifetime. Regardless of whether they hit someone else, or someone else hits them, it will likely affect their car insurance. How a car accident affects an individual’s car insurance and for… read more
December 28, 2011 | Personal Injury
About Fractures
What Are Fractures? A fracture is breakage or cracks on the bone because of too much direct pressure, stress, or external force. A small crack on the bony surface is already considered a fracture. An open or compound fracture occurs when the broken bone punctures… read more
January 29, 2011 | Personal Injury
How Do I Get A Copy Of The Police Report?
Following various types of Missouri personal injuries, police departments, private companies, and other administrative agencies often generate a report detailing the events of the accident. This report is often the starting point for any investigation. The accident report will contain vital information compiled in one… read more
October 30, 2010 | Personal Injury
What Happens if I Do Not Have Health Insurance?
An injured party may or may not have health insurance to cover their expenses following a personal injury. If a party does have health insurance available to assist with paying necessary medical expenses, they will often be required to repay the health insurance company for… read more
October 29, 2010 | Personal Injury
How Much Does It Cost To Retain A Personal Injury Lawyer?
Retaining a Missouri Personal Injury Lawyer is free. You will never receive a bill for services. Missouri injury victims generally retain their lawyers under a contingency fee agreement. A contingent agreement of this nature states that the attorney will pay all costs and fees throughout… read more
October 28, 2010 | Personal Injury
How Long Does This Process Usually Take?
The State of Missouri has a general 5 years Statute of Limitations applicable to personal injury cases. This means an injured party has 5 years from the date they were injured to bring a personal injury case against the negligent party. (This is a general… read more