Death in the Workplace: Workers’ Compensation Survivor Benefits
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According to statistics from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, there were 32,012 total traffic crashes in St. Louis County, Missouri in 2019. Getting injured in a traffic collision can be an emotional and difficult experience. Fortunately, Missouri car accident laws were established to hold the responsible party accountable and ensure car accident victims receive fair financial compensation for their injuries, property damage, or loss.
If you or a family member was involved in a traffic crash, hiring a knowledgeable Missouri personal injury attorney is important to help protect your rights. At Jett Legal, we have the resources and experience to assist and represent clients in their personal injury claims. Our team will evaluate and investigate all of the facts of your situation and help you understand your legal options to recover damages. We will fight to protect your rights and help you seek fair financial compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages, future medical expenses, or pain and suffering.
At Jett Legal, we are proud to represent car accident victims and their families across St. Louis, Missouri, and from Jefferson County to Charles County. Call us today to schedule a free consultation.
Missouri is an “at-fault” state. This means that the driver responsible for the car accident (the at-fault party) will bear financial liability for injuries and damage suffered by the injury victims. To recover personal injury compensation, the car accident victims can do the following:
In Missouri, drivers are required to have liability insurance with coverage limits of:
Here are some Missouri state laws addressing liability in personal injury claims:
According to Missouri Revised Statutes Section 516.120, any legal action seeking a remedy for a personal injury must be commenced within five years of discovering the injury.
Missouri operates under a “pure comparative fault” system. Under this principle, your involvement in a car accident doesn’t bar you from collecting damages, but the amount of compensation you can recover will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
For instance, assume that the jury awards a total compensation amount of $60,000 for injuries and damage, but you are found to have been 30% at fault for the accident. Your compensation amount will be reduced by $18,000, and you will only be able to collect $42,000. Under Missouri’s pure comparative fault system, plaintiffs may still recover damages even if they were up to 99% at fault for their accident.
Wrongful death can be described as an avoidable death caused by the negligent or wrongful actions of another party. According to Missouri Revised Statutes Section 537.080, a wrongful death claim may be filed against a person or entity whose negligent or intentional actions results in another person’s demise. By filing a wrongful death claim, the plaintiff can hold the responsible party accountable for a preventable accident that results in a loss of life.
The following people may file a wrongful death claim in Missouri:
Under Missouri Revised Statutes Section 537.100, a wrongful death action must be brought within three years of the date of the death.
Whether you suffered minor or major injuries from a traffic collision, such an accident can affect your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Thankfully, you don’t have to face these challenges on your own. If you were involved in a car accident, hiring an experienced personal injury attorney is paramount to protect your rights.
At Jett Legal, our team is dedicated to offering comprehensive legal guidance and compassionate representation to car accident victims and their loved ones. As your legal counsel, we can:
We will work to hold the responsible parties accountable. We will continue fighting to protect your rights and represent your best interests throughout the process of your car accident claim.
If you or someone close to you was injured in a car accident, contact us at Jett Legal today to schedule a one-on-one consultation. Our experienced team can offer you the detailed legal guidance, support, and representation you need to pursue compensation for your injuries. We proudly serve clients in St. Louis, Jefferson County, and Charles County, Missouri.