Personal injuries can occur in a variety of contexts that include car accidents, slip or trip and falls, defective products, and aggressive domestic animals. When bad things happen, Missouri law may entitle you to seek compensation for your damages and losses, such as medical bills, lost wages, loss of future income, and pain and suffering. You need to be proactive, however. Few defendants will voluntarily admit Read More
Dog Bite Injuries: How to Obtain the Compensation You Deserve
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, an average of 4.7 million people a year are bitten by dogs in the U.S. Many of these injuries are serious enough to need ongoing medical treatment, especially if the victim is a child. If you or someone you love has been attacked and bitten by a dangerous dog or another domestic animal, take the following steps immediately to protect your right to recover Read More
Staying Safe on the Street: 5 Bicycle Safety Tips
Cycling is a great way to stay healthy and get around while reducing your impact on the environment. Unfortunately, the roads are becoming increasingly dangerous for cyclists. According to recent data, motor vehicle crashes killed 840 cyclists across the U.S. in 2016, which was the highest fatality rate since 1991. A year later the journal Injury Prevention published a paper revealing that these accidents cost adult Read More
Hurt in a Slip-and-Fall Accident? 6 Steps to Take Immediately
Slip and fall accidents can lead to serious injuries, including but not limited to broken bones, spinal cord trauma, and traumatic brain injuries. For you, this means costly medical bills, lost wages if you cannot work, and an often-painful recovery. To protect your right to file a claim against the at-fault party, take the following steps immediately after the incident. 1. Report the Accident No matter where Read More
Missouri Personal Injury Law: How is Negligence Determined?
The term “negligence” is frequently used in Missouri personal injury law. It is a legal theory that evaluates and determines liability when an accident occurs and someone is injured. In this article, we will discuss how negligence is determined and how Missouri awards damages in a negligence claim. In general, the elements of a negligence case are as follows: An individual or entity owed a duty to commit or Read More
Premises Liability: Understanding the Obligations of Business Owners to Keep Customers Safe
If you are injured on someone else’s property or at a business, you should know your legal rights. The basis for liability starts with the reason why you are on the property. Generally, there are three main classifications: licensees, invitees, and trespassers. Trespassers are those who do not have consent to enter onto another’s property. Licensees are people who visit a property for their own amusement, such Read More
The Basics of Premises Liability Laws in Missouri
It happens all the time. It’s likely even happened to you. Every year, thousands of Missouri residents are injured because property and business owners fail to keep their premises safe for the public. Bunched carpeting, unmopped spills, poor lighting, and cracked sidewalks can all result in sprains, broken bones, and even brain or spinal cord injuries. These incidents are all premises liability cases, and Read More
What NOT to Do if You’re Injured in a Car Crash
Ask anyone who has been in a car crash what it was like, and most of them will tell you that it was a chaotic and overwhelming experience. It’s easy to see why. Your car may be totaled. You, the other driver, and your respective passengers might be injured or even killed. Soon red ambulance lights will be flashing over the scene and police officers will be asking questions that you don’t know how to answer right Read More
4 Traps to Be Aware of in Your Personal Injury Claim
Last weekend you were leaving the Saint Louis Galleria when a distracted driver rear-ended you, resulting in severe whiplash and a broken arm. You went to the emergency room immediately, and your treating physician advised you that you won’t be able to work at your warehouse job until your arm heals—a process that could take weeks or months. Today, you get a call from an adjuster at the at-fault driver’s insurance Read More
Harmed in an Accident with a Drunk Driver? Know Your Legal Options
You’re on your way home from a late night at the office. Suddenly and without warning, another driver runs a red light and crashes into your car, totaling it and leaving you with a broken arm and fractured pelvis. When the police arrive and take the driver into custody, tests confirm that he has a blood alcohol level of .12%, which is well beyond the legal limit. Any time a drunk driver operates a motor vehicle Read More
