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After an injury due to a slip and fall, you may be considering a lawsuit in order to recover any financial losses associated with the accident. Deciding if you should move forward with a lawsuit is not an easy decision. Not only will the burden of proof be on you,...

Slip and fall cases can be extremely unsuccessful, especially if the plaintiff – or their attorney – does not properly prepare. Just because a person has fallen on someone else’s property does not mean that they have a case. In fact, plaintiffs have a heavy burden of proof and must...

Let’s be clear right now – it is illegal for employers to retaliate against employees for filing a workers’ compensation claim in St. Louis. In fact, Missouri law is very clear about employees’ exercising their right to seek workers’ compensation. Missouri Revised Statutes section 287.780.1 prohibits employers from discharging or...

The construction industry is a prime place for serious injuries. Working in the heat, at dangerous heights, with materials that can fall, and many other risk factors can lead to accidents that can range anywhere from minor to fatal. Examples of some common construction injuries and illnesses include      Heat stroke...

In 2013, there were 84 fatal commercial vehicle crashes (including trucks as a commercial vehicle) and 2,176 nonfatal commercial vehicle crashes in Missouri alone. This amounted to 99 deaths and 3,400 injuries. When you are involved in a truck accident, there are many parties that can be at fault ranging...

When a loved one dies, it is hard enough on its own. When it becomes apparent that the death was caused by somebody else’s actions, such as an accident or medical malpractice, it can become that much more difficult to bear. However, there may be something you can do to...

Immediately after a car accident, you should attempt to write down as many details down as possible. As time goes on, you should also document any injuries and treatments associated with those injuries. Doing so can help preserve a potential civil lawsuit, and also help establish that you were in...

Aggressive driving can be extremely dangerous not only for the person engaging in this driving behavior, but for everyone who shares the road with them as well. As an aggressive driver speeds through lanes, swerves in and out of traffic and even follows a leading vehicle too closely, they are...

Summer is behind students and parents alike and students are getting back on schedule. Whether your children will be walking to school, riding their bikes or even taking the bus, keeping them safe is of the utmost importance. With hundreds of students flooding school zones every day, morning and afternoon...

Traffic fatalities are a daily occurrence in the United States, but the number of individuals that die due to traffic accidents can vary. Unfortunately, the numbers for 2015 are on the rise – already 14 percent higher than last year. If the numbers continue to rise, 2015 could be the...