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Thursday, July 16, 2015

Defense Against Auto Accident Injuries

For many of us, traveling by car is an normal part of life. We hear about the car accidents that injure and kill people every single day, yet we rarely give any thought to the potential dangers we face every time we get in the car. The fact that these risks are not top of mind, however, does not mean they are any less real. Consider these statistics from ASIRT (Association for Safe International Road Travel):

Almost 1.3 million people die in vehicle crashes every year (3,287 deaths per day on average).
An additional 20-30 million people are injured or disabled in accidents every year.
On a global scale, road crashes cost $518 billion every year.
If the current trend continues, experts expect auto accidents to be the fifth leading cause of death by 2030.

Obviously, auto accidents are a very real fact of life for many drivers. Not only do these accidents threaten our physical health and safety - they also bring with them several financial consequences. Because of these potentially serious implications, having an auto accident injury attorney represent you in your personal injury case is very important.

McDuffey Law: Your Experienced Auto Accident Attorney

The bottom line is that your personal injury attorney should be able to help you receive financial compensation for your repairs, injuries, and associated pain and suffering. No two vehicle crashes are alike, though, and predicting the value of your auto accident case ahead of time is impossible.

Every victim suffers unique personal injuries, unique financial consequences, unique (sometimes unpredictable) consequences in their work and personal lives. Depending on their severity, injuries can keep their victims from work and disrupt other daily routines, which causes what is known in the courtroom as "pain and suffering." The value of your specific case will be built over time as injuries are diagnosed, consequences are identified, and evidence is collected. Depending on the details of your case, you may be eligible to receive financial compensation for...

Medical Expenses
Pain and Suffering
Lost Wages
Reduced Earnings as a Result of Long-Term Injuries

We understand that financial considerations are a major concern for anyone who has been victimized in a serious car accident, and we promise to do everything in our power to ensure that you are compensated fairly.

McDuffey Law: Your AFFORDABLE Personal Injury Lawyer

Some people hesitate to reach out for the legal assistance that they need because they worry that they will be unable to pay the required legal fees. At our personal injury law firm at the Lake of the Ozarks, however, we work solely on a contingency fee basis: you will not owe us a single penny unless we win your case. Contact us to get the legal representation you deserve.

McDuffey Law Firm, LLC
www.McDuffeyLaw.com
Ph. (573) 302-7211
Fax. (573) 302-7215

5754 Parkside Village Ct.,
P.O. Box 368
Osage Beach, Mo 65065
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Thursday, December 18, 2014

Winter weather at the Lake can make driving conditions hazardous. Follow these simple tips to help ensure you and your family's safety on the roads this winter!

Make sure your tires are inflated
Make sure you have at least a half tank of gas
Wear your seatbelt!
Keep your phone and winter clothes in your car
Accelerate and decelerate slowly
Manuever and drive slower than normal
Approach hills with caution

McDuffey Law Firm wishes safe travels and Happy Holidays to all!

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

5 Tips on What to Do After Being Involved in a Car Accident

If you have been involved in a Car accident, then you know it can create a tremendous amount of stress. The whole process of getting your car repaired, seeking medical treatment and missing time from work can be overwhelming.

The last thing you need is the additional stress of hassling with insurance companies. Contact the McDuffey Law Firm, experienced car accident lawyer, to alleviate your stress and help you navigate the complex legal process of getting the financial compensation you deserve.

There are several steps you should take to protect your health and preserve evidence when you are involved in a car accident in Mid-Missouri or Lake of the Ozarks area - here are 4 things to remember!

Contact the local police or the Missouri Highway Patrol and file an accident report. By filing a report, you are able to document the facts quickly after the accident to avoid error and help determine who is at fault.
Do not leave the scene of the accident until you, or someone you trust, has gathered all of the necessary contact information from all people involved in the accident. Make sure you get the names, phone numbers, addresses and the insurance information. In addition, gather the names and contact information for any witnesses.
Get proper medical care for any injured persons. Call an ambulance if necessary or visit an emergency room as soon as you leave the scene of the accident. It is important to note, some injuries may not be immediately apparent – for this reason, it is crucial to be examined by a doctor if you begin having symptoms.
Do not discuss the accident or your injuries to anyone other than the police, your doctor or your lawyer. Giving statements to insurance representatives without speaking to your lawyer first can damage your case.

We look forward to meeting you and discussing your specific concerns and legal needs. The McDuffey Law Firm is dedicated to providing superior Legal Services at Lake of the Ozarks and throughout the Mid-Missouri area.

To discuss your cases with one of our personal injury attorneys, contact us at 573-302-7211. Or complete our online form, and we will contact you as soon as possible.

McDuffey Law Frim, LLC
www.McDuffeyLaw.com
Ph. (573) 302-7211
Fax. (573) 302-7215

5754 Parkside Village Ct.,
P.O. Box 368
Osage Beach, Mo 65065
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

McDuffey Law Firm - A Focus on Personal Injury Law

At the McDuffey Law Firm, LLC we do one thing and we do it right: Injury Law. Our law firm only represents injured people. We handle workers’ compensation cases, auto accidents, work-related accidents, defective products, medical malpractice and similar injuries caused by the negligence of others. We never have and never will represent insurance companies.

Managing Attorney Tim McDuffey, founded our law firm on the principal that injured persons and their families should have access to the same quality legal representation as large insurance companies. We have fought all major insurance companies and have a proven record of successful results.

Our injury lawyers will aggressively represent workers’ compensation clients, accident victims and their families in order to ensure the largest possible recovery. The firm does not charge fees up front or charge by the hour, instead the McDuffey Law Firm, LLC represents its clients on a contingency fee basis. This means nothing is owed unless our Lawyers successfully recover money on your behalf. Here are three things that we believe are beneficial to clients represented by McDuffey Law Firm, LLC. Contact us today for a free case consultation.

Medical Treatment - Our legal team will immediately take over all communication with insurance companies so you can focus on getting the medical treatments you need. We can assist you in finding quality local medical providers who will diagnose and treat your injuries. As you receive treatment for your injuries, we will be gathering evidence for your case in preparation for submitting a “demand package” to the at-fault insurance company.
Negotiate on your Behalf - Negotiations begin when the client has concluded medical treatment or reached maximum medical improvement. Our Injury Lawyers will present your claim to the insurance company in the form of a demand package. The demand package will tell the story of your case. It will provide an explanation as to how the accident occurred, and will give a detailed medical explanation of the seriousness of your injuries and how they have impacted your life. Medical records, wage loss documentation and investigation information is included with your demand package. This information will be reviewed by the insurance company’s claim adjuster or attorney, and they will provide a response in the form of an acceptance of the demand, a counter offer, or a rejection of the claim. If a settlement offer is made, we will communicate the offer to you. After thorough discussion of the offer, you will instruct us to either accept or reject it on your behalf. Depending on the circumstances, The McDuffey Law Firm, LLC Lawyers will recommend either an acceptance or rejection of the offer. However, the client always has the final say in choosing to accept or reject any settlement offer that might be made by the insurance company. And remember, negotiations do not end until the client’s claim is settled or a verdict is reached.
Litigation - Litigation begins once steps are taken to go to court. This happens if you are not satisfied with the insurance company’s settlement offer or if the insurance company refuses to make an offer. If the insurance company makes a reasonable settlement offer, your case may be settled at any time, even while the case is awaiting trial in court or during mediation. No two cases are the same, so the timing of when a claim is settled varies case by case. While very few personal injury claims actually go to trial (most cases are settled) The McDuffey Law Firm, LLC has strong trial experience and will prepare your case to go to trial from the very beginning.

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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Meet Principle Attorney, Tim McDuffey!

Tim McDuffey is the principle attorney of the McDuffey Law Firm, LLC. Tim grew up at the Lake of the Ozarks, graduating from Camdenton High School. He attended college at Missouri State University on a football scholarship. Tim was an outstanding student athlete. He received honors as an All American football player and was honored by the ESPN Academic All-American Football Team. He also received Missouri State University’s highest honor by being awarded the Virgil Cheek Award recipient for the University’s top student athlete.

Tim received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Missouri - Columbia. He graduated in the top 10% of his law school class. He was honored by being selected to the University's Law Review. This is an honor that is reserved only for the elite students at the Law School. He was also the recipient of the Law Schools award for top honors for professional ethics.

Tim is active in the Missouri Bar. He has served in the past on the Missouri Board of Governors. He is a member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, Missouri Bar Association, Camden County Bar Association and the U.S. District Court.

In his spare time, Tim coaches 9th grade football at Camdenton High School.

Tim and his wife, Karla, are the proud parents of two children, their son Ty, and daughter Sara.

www.McDuffeyLaw.com
Ph. (573) 302-7211
Fax. (573) 302-7215

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5754 Parkside Village Ct.,
P.O. Box 368
Osage Beach, Mo 65065
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Friday, May 23, 2014

Welcome to the McDuffey Law Firm Blog!

Welcome to our Blog!! We are excited to start sharing helpful information about our practice and local events here at the Lake of the Ozarks!!

Our clients often come to us feeling stressed out after suffering a work related accident or after being injured in a car accident, or a boat accident. They feel frustrated that the insurance company is not treating them fairly. The moment you hire our law firm we remove the stress and hassle of dealing with the insurance company. We make sure you receive quality medical care and get the financial compensation you deserve.

Attorney Tim McDuffey founded the McDuffey Law Firm, LLC on the principle that people around the Lake of the Ozarks should not have to travel to St. Louis, Springfield or Kansas City to receive Award winning legal services in Missouri. Each client of the McDuffey Law Firm, LLC receives individual, small town attention combined with the very best legal results that be found in the State of Missouri. Using our knowledge, experience and work ethic we have over two thousand successful verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients.

We provide aggressive legal representation on a contingency fee basis, which means no fees or costs are owed unless our law firm wins your case. If you or a loved one has been injured by the negligence of others, please contact our office today for a free case consultation.

In addition to providing premier legal representation, we also pride ourselves on being active members of the communities in which we live, work and raise our families. We handle cases throughout Missouri, but have our headquarter offices at the Lake of the Ozarks in Osage Beach, Missouri.

We look forward to meeting you and discussing your specific concerns and legal needs. The McDuffey Law Firm LLC is dedicated to providing Legal Services at Lake of the Ozarks and Mid-Missouri area.

To discuss your cases with one of our personal injury attorneys, contact us at 573-302-7211. Or complete our online form, and we will contact you as soon as possible.