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Phone: (573) 443-3463

Address: 1001 E Walnut St Ste 301, Columbia, MO 65201

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DUI/DWI
Common causes of truck accidents include: an unlicensed driver, speeding, disobeying safety procedures, motor vehicle inspection failure, repair and maintenance failure, DUI/DWI, driver fatigue, truck rollover, backing up, vehicle collision, mechanical failure, tire blowout, transporting equipment, overloaded trailer and loads that shift weight.
Wrongful Death
All states have unique laws relating to wrongful death claims, but these laws usually follow the same general guidelines. A wrongful death claim typically consists of four elements: (1) the death was caused, in whole or part, by the conduct of the defendant; (2) the defendant was negligent or strictly liable for the victim's death; (3) there is a surviving spouse, children, beneficiaries or dependents; and (4) monetary damages or human damages, such as loss of consortium, have resulted from the victim's death. Wrongful death cases are quite different from ordinary injury cases, and the wrongful death attorneys at Rotts Law Firm can often be of assistance to a family who has lost a loved one.
Traffic Violations
In the event that you are involved in a motorcycle accident, it is also helpful to retain the damaged motorcycle. Do not initiate repair or allow the insurance company to take the motorcycle into custody, even if it is completely destroyed. Our attorneys often hire a professional engineer to perform motorcycle crash analysis to help reconstruct the accident. This may be essential in bringing a successful claim. The other driver will always claim that the motorcyclist was speeding or behaving unusually, and a reconstruction expert is the strongest way to combat that defense.
Assault

Workers Compensation
Workers' compensation laws apply when someone is injured while on the job. These laws give employees fixed monetary awards without having to endure extended litigation. Dependents of a worker who has been killed can also receive benefits. While plans differ between jurisdictions, provision can often be made for weekly payments in place of wages, compensation for economic loss (past and future) and reimbursement or payment of medical expenses. Damages for pain and suffering and punitive damages for employer negligence are generally not available in workers' compensation plans. There are some times where the employer's actions are so egregious that a claim can be made separately from workers' compensation, but those times are rare. The lawyers at Rotts Law Firm handle workers' compensation cases and would be happy to discuss your claim with you.
Wrongful Termination
Sexual Harassment

Property Damage
First, if someone has been injured, you should immediately call 911. If necessary, move your vehicle away from oncoming traffic to avoid more accidents. You should also call the police so they can file an official report, especially if there is significant property damage, serious bodily injury or a death has occurred. Be sure to obtain information from the other party and any witnesses on the scene.

Personal Injury
When an injury occurs which appears to have been caused by the negligence of another, you should record as much information about it as possible. You should contact your lawyer very soon after your accident. A good personal injury attorney can help you gather evidence and give you valuable advice. Your attorney will usually send a demand letter to the other person or their attorney. It will have the facts about the incident and will likely demand a settlement. If your case is not settled within a reasonable period of time, you may have to file a lawsuit. After the lawsuit has been filed, the parties will get information from each other about the case, a process known as discovery, where the injured party and the alleged tortfeasor (negligent person) exchange documents and give depositions (verbal statements under oath). There may also be pre-trial motions. Many courts will require the attorneys to meet before the trial to try to help the two parties reach a settlement. Frequently, if there is a possibility of settlement, the parties may attempt mediation. Mediation is a face-to-face negotiation where a third party makes sure the two negotiating parties are working well toward a settlement. If the settlement fails, the case will be set for trial. After the trial, either party may opt to appeal if there was a significant legal error. If there is no appeal or after the appeal is completed, the plaintiff may then move to collect the damages. States have procedures to help the plaintiff find out where the defendant's assets are if the defendant refuses to pay the judgment ordered by the court.
Medical Malpractice
A wrongful death claim is brought in a civil action, usually by close relatives, against a person or entity responsible for a death. A wrongful death lawsuit alleges that the victim was killed as a result of negligence or some other unjust action. Common wrongful death lawsuits include cases involving automobile collisions, truck collisions, construction accidents, medical malpractice, fires, bus collisions and train collisions.
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