What to Do If You Suffer an Injury in a Pedestrian Accident
In the state of Missouri, laws require automobile drivers to “exercise the highest degree of care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian upon any roadway.” Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are becoming more common due to reckless dri…
How State Reductions Affect Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
Over the last five years, workers’ compensation filings have steadily decreased in the state of Missouri. Fewer claims not only means more companies are creating safer workplace environments, but that employees are following safety protoc…
4 Reasons to Hire a Local Attorney
Although accidents are, by definition, unintentional acts, they happen all the time and someone has to pay for the costs associated with an injury. That’s why you need an experienced attorney in your corner who will aggressively fight to …
Medical Errors that Lead to Malpractice Lawsuits
It’s understood that there are risks involved with every medical procedure. And while surgeons, doctors, and medical professionals take an oath to do no harm, they are only human and mistakes can happen. Unfortunately, a mistake on the op…
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Because of their narrow design, lack of protective enclosure, and ability to reach high speeds, motorcycles can easily crash if not operated correctly. However, there are also a number of factors that can contribute to a motorcycle wreck th…
Do I Need a Truck Accident Attorney?
When you’re involved in an accident with a semi-truck or tractor trailer, the odds are typically against you. The sheer size, weight, and momentum of a semi-truck means that if you were in a car, on a bike or motorcycle, or were walking, …
Preparing for a Personal Injury Lawyer Consultation
Many lawyers these days offer free initial consultations to new clients. They do this for a couple different reasons: to see if the case is worth taking on, and to become acquainted with the client to see if the relationship is a good fit. …
What Qualifies as Wrongful Death
Wrongful death claims are a lot like personal injury claims, except the victim will have died instead of just sustaining injuries. The victim’s family or estate managers can bring a wrongful death suit against the party or parties respons…