Most Dangerous Intersections in Missouri [New Study]
Published in Personal Injury on January 16, 2017
As part of our commitment to safety in our community, the team at Douglas Haun Heideman wanted to identify the most dangerous intersections in the state of Missouri. With the help of data visualization agency 1point21 Interactive, we analyzed over 148,000 collision records from the Missouri State Highway Patrol to find the 200 most dangerous intersections in our state. The data analysis… READ MORE
Are The Wishes of Children Considered In A Custody Case?
Published in Family Law on December 16, 2016
Parents involved in a contested custody case frequently ask what age a child must be before the child can decide where he or she wants to live. The answer to this question is that a child cannot make that decision. When a child becomes an adult at age 18, then he or she can make their own decision about where… READ MORE
Tenancy by the Entirety: Extra Creditor Protection for Married Couples
Published in Commercial Law on December 2, 2016
It is not common for anyone to incur a debt that they cannot pay on purpose. All it takes is a little bad luck, and debts can begin to pile up fast. When you find yourself subjected to creditors and collections, are there any additional creditor protections available for married couples? In Missouri, the answer is “yes,” but only for… READ MORE
Navigating Auto Insurance Following an Accident
Published in Personal Injury on November 18, 2016
The complicated nature of automobile insurance can lead to confusion after a person is involved in a car accident. Rather than focusing on getting well after suffering injuries, many collision victims find themselves sucked into a “red-tape” nightmare to ensure that the insurance companies have the right information to process claims. For more information about your specific case, contact an experienced… READ MORE
Why Everyone Needs to do Estate Planning
Published in Estate Planning on November 7, 2016
No matter who you are, what assets you own, and who you want to be the beneficiaries of your estate, you need to do some estate planning. Some people don’t need much help to accomplish their objectives, while others need a lot of assistance in accomplishing theirs. The methods that are best for you will vary depending upon who you… READ MORE
Sole v. Joint Legal Custody
Published in Family Law on October 28, 2016
Custody has two parts: physical custody and legal custody. The term “physical custody” is the party of custody that parents most easily understand. Physical custody is concerned with the period of time which the child resides with or is under the care or supervision of a parent. The term “legal custody” is concerned with who has the decision-making rights, responsibilities… READ MORE
What Are Punitive Damages in a Personal Injury Case?
Published in Personal Injury on October 21, 2016
Normally in the State of Missouri, when you are injured by someone the amount that you can recover is limited to the amount that you were hurt. To make it overly simple, if you were in a car accident that was not your fault and broke your leg, the damages would generally be limited to your “out-of-pocket” losses: the medical… READ MORE
Samsung Battery Explosion – Is Your Device Safe?
Published in Products Liability on October 7, 2016
It seems like there’s been a lot of news lately about exploding batteries. First, it was hover boards, now it’s our cell phones. Samsung’s recently-released Note 7 has been recalled for – you guessed it – exploding batteries. Just yesterday, one exploded just before a Southwest Airlines flight taxied from the gate. Why Are These Batteries Exploding? Cell phones use… READ MORE
Workers Compensation Claims are not Personal Injury Claims
Published in Workers Compensation on September 29, 2016
When the various states passed workers compensation statutes, the legislatures intended to simplify the process by which employees are compensated for workplace injuries. In the typical personal injury case, a plaintiff must prove that the defendant acted negligently (or did something wrong) and caused the plaintiff damages. Workers compensation statutes generally remove the requirement that an employee prove that the… 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