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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Missouri on
Q: I was hit by a semi; & receiving pain management & treatments. Insurance wants to settle. What is the value of my injury

I am facing surgery. insurance wants to settle. What is a back and neck injury worth?

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Michael S. Foster
answered on Apr 25, 2023

Unfortunately, this is impossible to answer without reviewing your medical records and bills, the police report, etc. You may also have future medical issues that need to be addressed for which you should be compensated for. Again, every case is different and depends on a lot of different factors.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Missouri on
Q: I'm I was a very bad car wreck I. Is 25k all I can sue for its the max on my ex girlfriends insurance.
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Michael S. Foster
answered on Oct 30, 2021

You can always sue for more but you may not collect on it. If you don't have any underinsured motorist coverage under your policy and the driver who is responsible for your injuries only has $25,000 of insurance, there's a good chance (there are a few exceptions to this in the event the... View More

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Q: my landlord rented a shop on the same property as the house that i rent to people that ran an appliance repair shop.

they shut it down but didnt clean the small debris up. i steped on something and had my toe amputated because of it. can i sue

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Michael S. Foster
answered on Apr 3, 2021

Depends on a lot of things. How open and obvious was it. Should you have noticed it? Was landlord on notice of the issue?

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Q: How much does insurance usually pay out for a broken feumur?

My daughter had a 200LB sliding barn door fall on her and break her feumur bone at a relatives house and they didn't have homeowners insurance. I dont want to sue them but to find out a reasonable or typical amount paid out for an injury like this.

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Michael S. Foster
answered on Oct 17, 2020

It is too bad they didn't have homeowners insurance. Your question is a hard one to answer though. The answer depends on the cost of her medical treatment, the age of your daughter (was she working and cannot?), the length of time she'll be treating for her injuries, her pain and... View More

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Q: husband injured in fall on stairway in his sisters house (broke arm) Can she be sued without his consent or knowledge?
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Michael S. Foster
answered on Aug 12, 2020

Usually the only way to sue is with his consent unless he has a guardian ad litem or some person appointed by the court to act in his best interests if he is not in a good mental state. You can learn more at www.fosterwallace.com

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Missouri on
Q: if someone is involved in a head on crash in a work vehicle on the job and it was not the workers fault

the other guy crosses center line hits someone head on while they are in a work vehicle on the job all caught on trucks camera. Would worker have to hire his own attorney to sue the other guys insurance for himself or would his employer fight for a settlement on behalf of their employee?

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Michael S. Foster
answered on Jul 16, 2020

He would likely have to hire an attorney to go after the other driver. You may also have a workers compensation claim.

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Q: I was in a car accident on 2/20. Guy pulled out in front of me and totaled my car.

Some minor injuries. Since I am diabetic, I went ahead and went to the eye doctor for my black eye and the doctor for my sore arm. His insurance is wanting to settle for $3,500 and $10,000 medical coverage for 180 days. Should I settle with this? It doesn't like that should be all. Please... View More

Michael S. Foster
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Michael S. Foster
answered on Mar 31, 2020

You need to have a free consultation with a lawyer to discuss your matter. Please find a lawyer who specializes in personal injury and discuss this matte.r

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Wrongful Death for Missouri on
Q: If a vehicle title holder is not the insured driver of the vehicle, can they be held liable for any damages as well?

The individual that is at fault for an accident did not have enough insurance (underinsured). This person is not listed as the owner of the vehicle, his wife is, and she is not included on the insurance policy. Can she be sued as the owner? Also, the driver was driving on a suspended license, which... View More

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Michael S. Foster
answered on Jun 19, 2019

We would need to know more facts in order to potentially bring a negligent entrustment case as well. Do you have underinsurance?

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