What all courts can you file a complaint in, in the state of Missouri.

Tort claims must be filed where the injury occurs.

I tried to make an appointment today with an attorney to do a consultation regarding my being a pedestrian and hit by an SUV.

Dont read too much into that! The lawyer may have been out of the office or working on a deadline- good to know he isnt so hungry for business that...

Is it hard to get work comp to be court ordered to pay for needed surgery ?

If you reported the incident promptly when you were injured, yes, your employer can be forced to pay. Unfortunately, workers' compensation insurers...

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When would be the appropriate time to bring in an attorney or should I try to settle this on my own?

It is difficult to handle an injury claim without the expertise of someone who does it every day. Studies have shown that folks without an attorney...

Being a member of a placement union in Missouri, does that entitle me to a different weekly wage from workmen's compensation

If there is a provision in your union contract that takes you out of workers' compensation, or supplements it, maybe. Otherwise, if you work...

I am on workers comp doctor has released me from his care... how can i get in to see another doc?

If you have health insurance, you can see your own doctor and get an opinion. This is complicated, and you probably need an attorney who practices...

You can fire an attorney at any time- if you want the first firm, fire your current lawyer and rehire them. That being said, it would be easier to...

What are our options to this rear end accident we had, although our car is not insured, but we were rear ended w/ ER visits?

This is the kind of claim that you will need a lawyer for- small damage but big injury cases are routinely denied by insurance companies. The fact...

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I was a passenger in at car that was hit from behind, at a red light. I am having neck pains is this pain and suffering?

I agree with the other attorneys- hire a lawyer, and see a doctor if you are in pain. In addition, do not give a statement to the insurance...

I was hurt at work a knee injury, having trouble with workers comp

The fact that you have had trouble with the insurance company and you don't have an attorney tells you that you need to hire counsel. Unless you...