Personal Injury
Five Frequently Asked Questions About Truck Accidents
Here are five frequently asked questions about truck accidents: 1. What do you mean by a truck accident? Truck accidents refer to any accident involving a commercial truck or “semi”. A commercial truck is any vehicle weighing more than 10,000 pounds that is used in the transportation of goods or related business. These trucks typically…
Read MoreCan Your Fitness Tracker be Used Against You?
While Missouri courts do not have an official e-discovery rule, Rule 58.01 of the Missouri Rules of Civil Procedure allows parties in a civil lawsuit to request the production of documents that are relevant to the lawsuit, which includes electronic records (commonly referred to as electronically stored information or “ESI”). Courts around the country are…
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 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 MoreWork Zone Safety Tips
Summertime means that the prime season for road construction is upon us. Orange barrels and construction zones along interstates and highways in Missouri require drivers to take extra precautions. Work zone safety is a serious matter. According to MoDOT, 8 people were killed in work zones last year. Between 2009 and 2013, 53 people were…
Read MoreThree Things to do After an Auto Accident
As summer arrives in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas, more motorists are on the road. With the increased traffic comes the increased risk of an auto accident or truck accident. Auto accidents happen when least expected, so it is important to practice safe driving and keep a careful lookout when you are behind the wheel.…
Read MoreHas Your Car Seat Expired – and Other Car Seat Safety Tips
Has your child’s car seat expired? We put our young children in car seats to keep them safe and to comply with state law. Missouri law, Section 307.182 RSMo., provides that: • Children less than 4 years old or less than 40 pounds must be in an appropriate child safety seat. • Children ages 4…
Read MorePool Chemicals Can Cause Serious Injuries
Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start of summer. This is also the usual time that public and private outdoor swimming facilities are opened for the summer season. As a result, it is also the time when injuries can occur due to the use of pool chemicals, such as chlorine, bromine, PHMB and muriatic acid.…
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…
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