Brown & Crouppen is one of the largest personal injury law firms in the Midwest. Our attorneys bring experience in a wide variety of personal injury cases, including car accidents, truck accidents, property liability, dog bites, defective products, nursing home abuse and neglect, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and wrongful death. Since 1979, our personal injury attorneys have helped recover over $1 Billion in compensation for our clients.
Our lawyers work on a contingency-basis, meaning there is no upfront cost to you — if you don’t get paid, we don’t get paid. Our Washington law office is located at 3014 Phoenix Center Drive, Washington, Missouri. Call (314) 526-3381 to request a free case evaluation.
Flat fees – When a lawyer charges a specified amount, determined upfront, for handling a simple, straightforward matter. These are matters where a lawyer knows at the get-go generally how much time and effort it will take to handle the legal matter based on their experience. For example: drafting someone’s will, handling an uncontested divorce, contesting a traffic ticket, etc.
Brown & Crouppen is one of the largest firms in Missouri, Kansas, and southern Illinois, representing clients in personal injury claims. Our singular focus is one of the keys to our success, and it’s how we ensure that you get the best possible representation for your case. Our goal is to help everyone who calls us, but not every case is a good fit for our team. That’s why we have an extensive network of attorneys around the country with skill in every area of law — from bankruptcy to criminal defense. We also have a selection of resources to help you learn more about topics, including finding a lawyer, small claims court, amending police reports, property damage, and the Board of Healing Arts.
DUI/DWI
That’s why we’re involved in cultural events like the Bosnian Summer Days Festival and PrideFest. It’s why our team runs and walks for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Sista Strut, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, United Cerebral Palsy Walk With Me, and many others. It’s why we’ve built houses with Habitat for Humanity, packed and distributed meals with Food Outreach, and provided more than 200 Christmas turkeys with Solomon Temple MB Church.
Wrongful Death
Although no amount of money can take away your emotional pain, compensation from a wrongful death lawsuit may help ease the financial burden–and hold the responsible party accountable.
Traffic Violations
Hourly fees – Some lawyers will charge a dollar amount per hour, track how much time they spend on each task they perform, and then bill their client periodically or at the resolution of their case. Some lawyers may charge different rates based on the type of case or the task performed. For example, a lawyer’s hourly rate for drafting a contract might be higher than their hourly rate for handling a traffic ticket, or a lawyer’s hourly rate for going to court will likely be higher than their hourly rate for simply giving legal advice. It consequently follows that lawyers who work on an hourly basis are motivated to keep track of every minute they devote to a case, meaning lawyers can bill for making a quick phone call or simply sending an email.
Sex Crimes
Also, they must pass additional requirements to protect the corporation from any potential liability with the individual. The driver has to pass a background check to ensure that they are not on the National Sex Offenders Registry or committed other offenses such as sex crimes or murder. Unfortunately, there have been incidents where drivers have committed crimes against passengers, such as a stabbing incident in Washington D.C., convicted rape and robbery in central California, and even alleged kidnapping in St. Louis, MO. Other lesser offenses may still allow a potential driver to drive for a rideshare company. If a rideshare company knew or should have known that a driver had a propensity for these activities based on past convictions or other information but allowed the drivers to drive for the corporations, then the corporation may be liable for their acts.
Robbery
Misdemeanors
Drug Crimes
Assault
Intentional Wrong – Any action intended to cause harm, which can include assault & battery, sexual abuse, or intentional infliction of emotional distress.
At Brown & Crouppen, we’ve handled thousands and thousands of workers’ compensation cases, and we know the law. For example, the Workers’ Compensation Act provides specific protection against employer retaliation after workers’ comp claims; discrimination based on a workers’ compensation claim is illegal. Our team understands the workers’ compensation system and is experienced at keeping people in their jobs and protecting against wrongful termination and workers’ comp discrimination.
The legal term “premises liability” refers to the responsibility that property owners have for keeping their premises reasonably safe and free from potential hazards. This includes warning of any dangers that may exist on the property and taking steps, when possible, to fix or repair dangerous conditions.
Property Damage
Our goal is to help everyone who calls us, but not every case is a good fit for our experience. We have a selection of resources to help you learn how to find a lawyer, utilize small claims court, amend police reports, report property damage, work with the Board of Healing Arts, and access essential resources.
In most personal injury cases, a lawyer’s contingency fee will be between 33% and 40% of the compensation recovered for you. Your written fee agreement will specify what percentage of your compensation the lawyer will receive as their fee.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a legal cause of action that occurs when a healthcare or medical professional deviates from professional standards (by a negligent act or omission), which results in injury to a patient. Each year, thousands of individuals are severely injured as a result of medical malpractice and negligence. Every doctor takes an oath where he or she promises to “never intentionally do harm.” When you or someone you love needs medical treatment, you put your trust in doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals.
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
Dealing with the government for social security disability benefits and veterans disability benefits can be frustrating and complex.
Dog Bites
Every year in the U.S., millions of people are bitten by dogs. Nearly 1 in 5 require medical attention, and children are especially vulnerable. Kids between the ages of 5 and 9 receive more dog bites than any other group. But adults are at risk, too. In fact, many dog bite injuries to adults happen on the job. If you or a loved one has suffered a dog bite injury, request a free case evaluation from Brown & Crouppen Law Firm. Our lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning there’s no upfront cost to you — we only get paid if you win.
Slip and Fall Injury
One of the biggest differences is the amount of fraud in slip and fall injury claims. The National Insurance Crime Bureau closely scrutinizes slip and falls at businesses for fraud. This started after a rise in fraudulent claims in slip and fall cases. Unfortunately, this means that the insurance company may treat you like a criminal who is out to defraud them, instead of a slip and fall victim who needs to be compensated.
A school bus failed to yield and made a left turn directly into the path of our client’s vehicle, causing catastrophic injuries to her young child. Despite a sovereign-immunity damage cap of $421,000, we were able to compel the public school bus company to pay over their total available policy limits, securing $7,270,283.78 for our client, paid into a special needs trust for her child.