Civil lawsuits allow for the family of a wrongful death victim to be compensated for their individual pain and suffering, funeral costs, lost wages, grief, lost of companionship, medical expenses and punitive damages (to punish wrongdoers and prevent them from causing harm to others). Immediate family members such as parents, spouses, and children are almost always eligible to file a wrongful death claim. In some cases, other family members such as stepparents, grandparents, and dependents may also be permitted to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Have you been a victim due to the violation of employment laws? Have you been subjected to any form of sexual harassment, wrongful termination, or employment discrimination due to your gender, race, age, or disability? If an employer has done anything to compromise the employment laws set forth by both State and Federal Government, you as an employee, are entitled to defend your civil rights by seeking the advice of a credible attorney. Employment law clearly states that any form of employment discrimination is illegal. These laws demand that employers treat their employees with fairness, respect and in a manner that is not offensive. Employment law defines areas of discrimination as follows...
Employment Discrimination
Employment discrimination is a type of bias that usually impacts an employee economically. The employee may not receive a promotion or he/she may get demoted, suspended, terminated, or lose his/her hard earned benefits. While these instances of discrimination are prohibited by the state of Missouri and the Federal Government, they may not be enough to constitute legal action unless a variety of other factors are taken into consideration.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment - unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when submission to or rejection of this conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individual's employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive workplace.
Auto accidents can be devastating. The physical consequences can range from whiplash to more serious injuries such as brain damage. Unfortunately, the stress of being in a car accident doesn’t end after the collision. You may still have to deal with insurance paperwork and police reports, and that can be mentally taxing. If you suffered from personal injuries or property damage because of an auto accident, it is in your best interest to consult with one of our expert attorneys. You are entitled to seek damages for the cost of medical treatment, loss of property, and loss of wages. At Ketchmark and McCreight, P.C. our knowledgeable attorneys will discuss your situation and go over your options with you. We also will work with the insurance companies and other parties involved in your case to make sure all your needs are met in a timely and effective manner.
If you have suffered due to the negligence of a third party, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover everything you have lost as a result of that person’s negligence. You are entitled to compensation for your medical expenses such as doctor, medication, and hospital bills. You can also recover damages for any physical pain and suffering you have incurred, your out of pocket expenses, your mental and emotional anguish, your lost wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation.