PMCW Law

The word "negligence" is used frequently in legal circles. Proving negligence is common in personal injury cases. Since it is such an important aspect of personal injury law, our Lake of the Ozarks attorneys are taking a moment this week to help you get a better understanding of what exactly negligence is and how it relates to different situations. What Is "Negligence"? The dictionary at Law.com gives two primary definitions for negligence: n. failure to exercise the care toward others which a reasonable or prudent person would do in the circumstances n. taking action which such a reasonable person would not According to this definition, negligence is a careless act that places someone (or multiple 'someones') in danger unnecessarily. The consequences of negligence may range from mild to severe, depending on the circumstances. Negligence may result in a mild accident (such as minor case of whiplash from a driver rear-ending the car in fron...

The legal field is as complicated as it is varied. Buying a house, renting a car, hiring an employee, getting married, recovering from a car accident... Each of these activities (along with thousands of others) have legal regulations and ramifications attached to them. The lawyers at the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. recognize the challenges that these legal complexities bring. It is our goal to help improve the lives of those around us by handling the legal situations our clients face. We are proud to offer a variety of legal services in the Camden County community . Here's a quick overview of our many practice areas. Real Estate Law From residential and commercial real estate transactions to property line and dock disputes, PMCW Law can help you with all of your real estate law needs. With the help of Phillips and McElyea Land Title, Inc., we can take care of the details and reduce the risks in your real estate transactions. Business Law ...

Personal Injury Law can be a challenging arena for individuals to face on their own. Being surrounded by medical bills, lost wages due to an inability to work, demands from your insurance company, and the pain of an injury can overwhelm even the best of us very quickly. In these pressured, highly emotional situations, having a skilled personal injury attorney on your side can make all the difference. How you do you find the right personal injury lawyer for your case? Those of us at Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. are here to help make your search easier with these top six questions to ask your prospective personal injury attorney . 1. What types of personal injury cases have you tried before? Personal injury cases come in countless shapes sizes, so it is important to find a lawyer with experience relevant to your specific case. 2. Who will be directly involved in handling my case? Ask to meet everyone who will be directly involved with your case. If you a...

By now you've heard of us, but how much do you really know about the Lake of the Ozarks' most trusted law firm ? Penicillin was revolutionizing medicine, and color television was making its debut. These were some of the things happening in American medicine and culture around the time that the attorneys at Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. began providing legal services in the Lake of the Ozarks community .  Just as medicine and American culture have changed considerably since that time, so has the way we practice law. We used to be open on Saturdays so that people who lived out of town could make the 6- or 10-hour drive to our office to review or sign documents. Now, those clients are able to review and sign documents electronically. In fact, Missouri courts are now requiring electronic filings. In some cases, you can't tender an original signature to the court clerk - even if you want to. These advances in technology have allowed us to eliminate...