Personal Injury
Food Poisoning – What Can You Do Under Missouri Law?
Today is National Taco Day. Who doesn’t love tacos? But what happens if your tacos don’t love you? Food poisoning, in certain circumstances, can be deadly. While most cases of food poisoning are minor and resolve on their own, some quickly become serious, leading to hospitalization. When you purchase food at a grocery store or…
Read MoreAre Airlines Liable for Injuries to Passengers?
Are airlines liable for injuries to passengers? Yes, if they violate a duty of care to the passenger. The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, recently addressed this issue in Spencer vs. American Airlines, et al. In the case, Mrs. Spencer alleged that she was injured when a fellow passenger violently pushed his seat back…
Read MoreDistracted Driving Epidemic in Missouri
Distracted driving is one of three major causes of auto accidents in Missouri. The three (3) main causes of auto accidents are: Speeding Drunk and impaired driving Distracted driving An auto accident caused by speeding, drunk, impaired or distracted driving may disrupt your life for days, months, years or permanently. Injuries from these auto accidents can…
Read MoreDriving on Prescription Drugs in Missouri – Danger Awaits
Tiger Woods faces a DUI charge in Florida. The charge stems from his actions while driving on prescription drugs. According to the 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 10 million people aged 12 or older reported driving under the influence of drugs during the year prior to being surveyed. NSDUH findings also show…
Read MoreSafely Tips for Traveling on a Dangerous Road in Missouri
According to data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) from 2004 to 2008, Missouri has four of the nation’s most dangerous roads. Interstate 64 was the first Missouri road on the list, checking in at 17. At the time, I-64 was the state’s deadliest road with 16 fatal accidents, a total of…
Read MoreTrial by Jury – A Right to be Protected
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. The Seventh Amendment to the…
Read MoreDoes Missouri Need Tort Reform Again?
Do Missouri residents need tort reform again? Under Missouri law, a “tort” is not a rich, multi-layer cake. It is a type of civil case that includes most personal injury claims. In 2015, Governor Jay Nixon signed Senate Bill 239 into law. This reinstated medical malpractice caps in Missouri medical malpractice cases. In 2012, the Missouri…
Read MoreTraveling in Icy Conditions
When traveling in icy conditions, especially with young children, it is important that you are prepared for safety. Here are six steps you should take before traveling in icy conditions: 1. Make sure that car safety seats are installed properly and that every adult is wearing a seat belt. In case an auto accident occurs,…
Read MoreContingency Fees-How They Work-Why They Are Important
Contingency fees, in the words of a recent court decision, provide “access to counsel for individuals who would otherwise have difficulty obtaining representation”. Litigation is expensive and time consuming. Those injured by the negligence of another, while on the job, or simply disabled, often cannot afford to hire an attorney on an hourly basis. Under a…
Read MoreHeadaches After An Auto Accident
Those involved in an auto accident commonly sustain neck and back injuries, even following a low speed accident. Headaches after an auto accident are another common injury. Unfortunately, people often underestimate their headaches. While headaches are most likely due to the stress from the accident, they can also be a symptom of a more serious injury. WHAT…
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