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Federal Courts Warn of Juror Phone and Email Scam
The right to a trial by jury is the most important part of the American legal system. Without men and women, who are willing to sacrifice their time away from work, family and friends to render a verdict in a case, our justice system would not be the model that it is today. Jurors perform…
Read MoreTop 3 Reasons You Need a Personal Injury Attorney
We frequently receive phone calls from prospective clients who attempted to handle their own personal injury claim. These people often preface their comments with statements like: “I just wanted the repairs to my car made.” “I thought when they said my car was totaled that they would offer me enough to pay it off.” “The…
Read MoreHow Long Will My Divorce Take?
Divorce is difficult and the decision to divorce should not be made lightly. Once a decision has been made to divorce, one of the first questions clients typically ask is how long will my divorce take? This is always a difficult question to answer. If you and your spouse are in complete agreement and there…
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day 2014
On June 15, 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared the third Sunday in June to be Father’s Day, a time to “give public and private expression of the love and gratitude” owed to the nation’s fathers. Today, Father’s Day lands on the 48th anniversary of President Johnson’s proclamation. From changing diapers, to helping with school…
Read MoreWhat is a Statute of Limitations?
“Statute of Limitations” is a term used by courts to establish the deadline by which an lawsuit can be filed after the events at issue have occurred. The length of the statute of limitations differs between states and also differs between types of cases. It is set by state statute with the intent of promoting…
Read MoreHerniated Disc Injuries
A herniated disc, can occur from many different causes, from simple aging to an auto accident or truck accident. Herniated disc injuries can sometimes resolve with conservative treatment like physical therapy or injections. Other times, surgical intervention is required. A serious disc injury is painful and can disable an accident victim from either pain or…
Read MoreHappy Mother’s Day
On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson invited the “people of the United States to display the [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][U.S.] flag at their homes or other suitable places on the second Sunday in May…
Read MoreLaw Day 2014
Today, May 1, is Law Day 2014, an event that honors “liberty, justice and equality under law which our forefathers bequeathed” to the United States. By federal law, law day is celebrated each year, with a different theme chosen to highlight how the law impacts our daily lives. This year’s focus is on the right…
Read MoreMissouri 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 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…
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