Personal Injury
Premises Liability Lawyer – Why Do I Need One?
At Kennedy, Kennedy, Robbins & Yarbro, LC, an experienced premises liability lawyer can help you if you’ve been injured on someone’s property. Premises liability refers to any type of accident caused by a condition on another’s property. Conditions include a foreign substance (oil, water, or other liquid), a foreign object (banana peel, Lego pieces, etc.), an obstruction,…
Read MoreNational Coffee Day and Products Liability
Today, September 29, 2016 is National Coffee day. Some companies offer a free cup of coffee, along with other discounted items, to celebrate. In the legal profession, coffee usually brings up discussions of Ms. Stella Liebeck and the infamous “McDonald’s coffee case.” National Coffee Day and the “McDonald’s Coffee Case” Ms. Stella Liebeck brought a…
Read MoreDog Bites and Missouri Law
Why are we discussing dog bites and Missouri law? Annually, August 26th is National Dog Day, drawing attention to the number of dogs that are rescued each year. Most dogs are wonderful, but some cause serious injuries. John Grogan once said that “There’s no such thing as a bad dog, just a bad owner.” Unfortunately for…
Read MoreDefective Road and Auto Accident Cases
When Missourians hear about an auto accident, they wonder which driver was at fault. While a driver may be responsible for an auto accident, sometimes defective road design or defective road maintenance is the cause of an accident. Under Missouri law, local, state or federal agencies responsible for the construction and maintenance of the roadway…
Read MoreAlternative Dispute Resolution – What is it?
Alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) refers to a process of settling disputes without a court or jury trial. The most common ADR options are mediation and arbitration. Alternative Dispute Resolution may include Mediation Mediation is by far the most common ADR method. Mediation is used to resolve cases involving personal injury, auto accidents, wrongful death, and…
Read MoreUninsured Drivers are a Very Real Risk
Uninsured drivers are a very real risk. Many times we think of car insurance in terms of our own property loss, i.e. damage to our own vehicle. Many times we think in terms of our potential liability if we are sued when the auto accident is our fault. This way of thinking often overlooks our…
Read MoreTire-related auto accident
A tire-related auto accident can happen because drivers have failed to properly maintain their tires. Safe drivers keep their car or truck in good working order. Checking your tires often is a good habit to develop, because problems with your tires can have significant repercussions, including causing an auto accident. When checking your tires, you…
Read MoreHosting a Super Bowl Party? Be a Responsible Host
We’re less than 24 hours away from the kickoff of Super Bowl 50. Here are 50 fun facts about the Super Bowl to share with your guests while hosting a Super Bowl party. Many people will attend a watch party. If you’re hosting a Super Bowl party, you should consider reviewing your homeowners policy or…
Read MoreFlood Safety While Driving
Currently, many areas of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas are under flash flood warnings. Much of the area has received between 3-6 inches of rain since Saturday, December 26, 2105, and rain is still falling at the present time. Floods can occur anywhere there is a low-lying area near creeks, rivers or other ditches. Flooding…
Read MoreSchool bus seat belts-A good idea?
There is no federal law requiring school bus seat belts for large school buses (buses over 10,000 pounds) and only six states have laws making school bus seat belts mandatory for such buses. Missouri is not one of the six states that has such a law. In the past, the National Highway Transportation and Safety…
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