Archive for April 2014
Missouri Seat Belt Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) earlier this year released a survey showing that nationwide seat belt use in 2013 reached 87%. This is a 1% increase from the 2012 survey, and is a record high. The information was collected through the NHTSA’s annual National Occupant Protection Use Survey. Missouri is in the Midwest…
Read MoreBoating While Intoxicated
Several clients have mentioned recently that they are getting their boats ready for the lake or river. The weather is warming, and soon, Current River and Lake Wappapello will be full of people enjoying water recreation. Unfortunately, that also means that alcohol may be involved, leading to boating while intoxicated, which is a crime in…
Read MoreDog Bites – Are Dogs Still A Missourian’s Best Friend?
One of the most famous Missouri trials is the case of Burden vs. Hornsby, a case which involved the death of a dog named Old Drum. George Vest’s closing argument, which came to be known as “Eulogy of the Dog”, is one of our favorite closing arguments to read from the old cases. “Dog” cases…
Read MoreRepetitive Strain Injuries
Missouri workers spend countless hours working in front of a computer, lifting heavy objects or performing the same tasks repetitively. As a result, there are many workers at risk of repetitive strain injuries. Repetitive strain injuries occur when strain or motion is repetitively placed on the body part. According to the Occupational Safety and Health…
Read MoreContracts for Deed are Risky
We were recently approached by a potential client who was buying a house and piece of ground from a dear friend. Neither party wanted to spend the money for an attorney to finalize their agreement, so they attempted to draft a contract for deed on piece of paper. Contracts for deed are a form of…
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