Posts by bwilli94
Ten Tips to Safely Enjoy Hayrides
Fall has arrived in Soutetheast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas. Halloween is approaching and signs are appearing for haunted houses, corn mazes and hayrides. All of these fall activities can be enjoyable, but dangerous, if not enjoyed safely and responsibly. On October 4, 2014, 35-year-old Crystal Coffman was sitting on the fender of an Oliver tractor…
Read MoreKKRY Helping Local Soccer Teams
At Kennedy, Kennedy, Robbins & Yarbro, LC, we understand the values of hard work, family, mutual responsibility and community commitment form the foundation of a successful law firm. We strongly believe in giving back to our community through individual service to our respective churches, civic organizations, charitable groups and other organizations. We are pleased to…
Read More5 Tips to Avoid a Truck Accident
In 2012, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there were 3,702 fatal crashes on American roadways, which involved at least one large truck or bus. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has slightly different numbers, showing 3,921 fatalities and 104,000 injuries from truck crashes in 2012. Simple math reflects that there…
Read MoreBaseball Fever – Catch It, But Beware of Flying Hotdogs
The baseball playoffs are in full swing, and in Missouri, for the first time since 1985, fans are rooting on both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals. In 2014, 73,739,622 Americans attended a Major League Baseball game, with average attendance per game of 30,346. This is a slight decrease from 2013, but…
Read MoreWhat is the Federal Tort Claims Act?
We routinely handle personal injury or medical malpractice claims against private individuals. Sometimes, the responsible party is an employee of the federal government. Claims against the federal government are called Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) claims. Examples of FTCA claims include injuries due to defects in property owned and operate by the federal government (post…
Read MoreIs it a Crime to Post Photos in Missouri? New Law Says Yes.
Most of the new laws passed by the Missouri legislature and approved by Governor Nixon, will go into effect on August 28, 2014. As personal injury and criminal defense lawyers, new laws are not something that we normally get excited about. New laws in these areas often make it harder for an individual to have…
Read MorePreparing for a Deposition
When we represent clients who have been injured, whether in an auto or truck accident, medical malpractice, workers compensation or wrongful death case, one of the more stressful events for them is giving their deposition. Clients frequently are fearful or stressed about giving a deposition, which is understandable because this often is a new and…
Read MoreMissouri Lemon Law
We frequently receive phone calls from potential clients complaining about a problem with a car that they have recently purchased. The call almost always includes a request to sue under the Missouri lemon law. The “Missouri New Vehicles Warranty Law”, found in Sections 407.560 to 407.579, RSMo., also known as the Missouri lemon law, protects…
Read MoreMissouri Slip and Fall Law – Premises Liability Cases
Under Missouri law, property owners generally are required to use reasonable and ordinary care to keep their property safe, or warn an individual of a dangerous condition on the property. These are often referred to as premises liability cases. Generally, property owners are liable to individuals on their property, who are not trespassers, if they:…
Read MoreYarbro Named Top 100 Trial Lawyer
The firm is pleased to announce that our partner, Chris Yarbro, was recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Association as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer for 2014. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers Association is by invitation only and is limited to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers from each state. Selection for The National Trial…
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