While Texas and/or Missouri state laws generally establish which relatives in a wrongful death claim that are entitled to compensation, these relatives typically include: spouse, children, parents, and/or siblings. It is strongly recommended that any family member of a person who has been killed in an accident to contact a
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What Is Uninsured Motorist (UM) Coverage? … And How Does it Work?
Uninsured Motorist Coverage is additional coverage that you purchase from your own auto insurance company that provides insurance coverage for you and others in your vehicle for injuries sustained if you are in an accident caused by a driver that has no automobile insurance. This optional coverage must be specifically
Continue ReadingDo I Have To Pay Money Up Front?
No! The Law Offices of Roderick C. White operate completely on a contingency fee basis. This means that we only get paid if we recover money for you. If we are unsuccessful in obtaining money for you we are entitled to no fee whatsoever. Our fee is determined by a
Continue ReadingWhat Is A Class Action Lawsuit?
A class action lawsuit is a legal proceeding where one or several plaintiffs file a lawsuit against a defendant on behalf of a class of members who have similar grievances. The individual who initiates the class action is known as the “named plaintiff.” The named plaintiff drives the litigation and
Continue ReadingHow Is The Value Of A Wrongful Death Case Established?
Virtually all state laws provide that the damages recoverable in a wrongful death claim are for economic and non-economic loss. Economic loss damages are for such things as the past and future loss of financial support provided by the decedent before death, funeral and burial expenses, and the dollar value
Continue ReadingWhat Do You do If You Have Been Injured On Someone Else’s Property?
If necessary, request an ambulance or medical treatment for your injuries. If you suffered what you believe is a premises liability injury, you need to immediately report the injury to the owner, manager, or other employee of the establishment where the injury occurred, so that there will be a record
Continue ReadingShould I Hire An Attorney?
Should you hire an attorney? This question arises from the misconception that an injured victim will ultimately receive less money by retaining and paying an attorney. In reality, the truth is that those people who do not retain an attorney invariably receive smaller settlement offers and ultimately recover significantly less
Continue ReadingHow Long Will My Case Last?
An exact time frame cannot be given although the legal professionals at the Law Offices of Roderick C. White will be able to tell you about the process and procedures involved in making a claim against another party and the approximate amount of time it would take to litigate such
Continue ReadingWhat to Do If I Have an Accident Due To A Dangerous Product?
If you or a loved one are injured because of a defective product it is essential that you preserve evidence—keep the defective product and do not modify it or take it apart. Store it safely in a secure location. If the product is owned or controlled by another person, immediate
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