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Katy Trail Bike Tour
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortOur own adventure seeking attorney, Phil Thompson isn’t letting Covid restrictions stop him from living his best life! We invite you to follow Phil and fellow attorney and bike enthusiast John Little as they bike the historic Katy Trail, a 237 mile trail stretching across most of the state of Missouri with over half of […]
Negligent Entrustment and Third-Party Liability
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortWhen a car accident occurs, you have to determine liability before you can seek compensation. The concept of negligent entrustment complicates this quite a bit, demonstrating the need for experienced legal representation. If you or someone you love has been hurt in a car accident, choose an attorney you can trust to uncover the truth […]
Protecting Your Assets During a Divorce
/0 Comments/in Family Law /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortNothing about the divorce process is easy, from making the initial decision to the plethora of difficult decisions that follows. One area that tends to stir up acrimony is the division of assets. While some couples agree to a fair split to minimize conflict and speed up the process, others are ready to fight for […]
The Basics of Personal Injury Law
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Haygood Cleveland Pierce Thompson & ShortThe Basics of Personal Injury Law The world may not be fair, but the justice system aims to make it as fair as possible for victims of crimes and those who have suffered due to someone else’s actions. Through the civil and criminal justice systems, people can be held responsible for their negligence. The criminal […]
What Are the Most Common Types of Personal Injury Claims?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortPersonal injury cases allow victims to seek compensation when they are hurt by someone else’s negligence or malice. This area of law is quite broad, covering many types of cases and injuries. Learn more about five of the most common types of personal injury cases in the United States. Car Accidents Car accidents make up […]
Resolving Business Disputes Resulting from COVID-19
/0 Comments/in business law /by Haygood Cleveland Pierce Thompson & ShortCOVID-19 has disrupted every facet of our everyday life, including how businesses large and small operate. The pandemic has caused disruptions in supply chains, missed deadlines, and broken contracts. When these situations occur, it makes sense that the wronged party wants compensation. However, a pandemic that dwarfs everything we’ve seen in the past 100 years […]
Are Personal Injury Settlements Considered Marital Property in a Divorce?
/0 Comments/in Family Law, personal injury /by Haygood Cleveland Pierce Thompson & ShortWhen you get divorced, you may feel like everything you own is at stake. If you are going against an adversarial soon-to-be-ex-spouse, that may be the case. If you have received a personal injury settlement or stand to receive one before your divorce is final, you may wonder what will happen to it. Does it […]
What is a Personal Injury Journal and Why Should I Use One?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Haygood Cleveland Pierce Thompson & ShortThere’s a lot to do after you have been hurt in a slip and fall accident, car crash, or another type of accident, so the thought of starting a journal might give you pause. However, starting a personal injury journal after you have suffered an injury can be extremely beneficial to your case. Looking for […]
How Long Does a Traumatic Brain Injury Last?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Haygood Cleveland Pierce Thompson & ShortFor many victims, a traumatic brain injury is the most devastating outcome of an accident. Traumatic brain injuries run the gamut from a mild concussion that heals on its own in a matter of days to lifelong injuries that leave you permanently paralyzed and unable to communicate verbally. In the aftermath of a traumatic brain […]
5 Things to Do If You’re in an Accident with a Commercial Vehicle
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLPBeing involved in a commercial vehicle accident may very well be the scariest, most life-endangering thing that you ever go through. Immediately after the crash, you may be traumatized and severely injured, requiring emergency medical care. After receiving medical care, though, there are a number of things that you need to do as soon as […]