Who is Entitled to File a Lawsuit When a Loved One Dies?
Published in Plaintiff on January 4, 2018
Lawsuits that are the result of someone’s death are generally referred to as wrongful death actions. Wrongful death cases can arise out of car accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, and other unfortunate situations. In some instances, family members and loved ones interested in holding responsible parties liable to pursue legal remedies by filing a civil lawsuit. In Missouri, however, only… READ MORE
IF I WIN MY CASE WILL THE DEFENDANT PAY MY ATTORNEY FEES?
Published in Plaintiff on March 21, 2016
One of the most frequent questions I get from my clients is whether the defendant in their lawsuit (or the insurance company who is paying the claim) can be forced to pay my clients’attorney fees. In almost all cases, the answer to that question is “no.” Most states follow the “American Rule,” which requires parties to pay their own fees… READ MORE