What if a person slips and falls, outside or indoors, on someone else’s property? If the person suffers injuries, who is responsible for medical expenses or other damages that result from the accident? Property owners are obligated to maintain safe premises for guests...
Personal Injury
Serious injuries after crossroad collision
In certain sections of Missouri roadway, vehicles must typically cross each other's path. These situations call for drivers to be especially alert and cautious. These are high-risk areas, and a negligent or reckless driver increases the chances of a collision. On a...
Who is financially responsible for a collision?
Driving in Missouri involves risk, especially if there is a distracted, drunk or sleepy driver nearby. There is no way to predict with certainty whether a trip to work or the grocery store or some other destination will run smoothly. A collision may occur suddenly,...
What are your options after a slip-and-fall accident?
After a fall on public or private property, you may feel a sense of embarrassment and uncertainty regarding what to do next. While you may be under the impression that your fall was your fault, perhaps the result of your own clumsiness, you could be the victim of...
Missouri plus winter equals collisions
As anyone who has lived here between the months of November and March would understand, Missouri gets a lot of snow in the winter. Other issues, such as freezing temperatures, sleet, ice and fog, cause an increased safety risk when traveling by motor vehicle. Winter...
Recovering from personal injury
In Missouri and throughout the country, emergency rooms are constantly receiving patients who have suffered acute illness or injuries. Personal injury may occur as a result of a motor vehicle collision. However, that is not always the case. In many instances, one...
Multiple collisions result in tragedy in Missouri
In Missouri and elsewhere, there is often a lot of traffic on Saturday nights. A recent evening on MO 291 was no different; however, the highway became the scene of a tragedy when multiple collisions occurred within moments of each other. The person behind of the...
You can sue Amazon for product liability
If a Missouri consumer suffers injury because of a defective product, he or she may have grounds to seek compensation for damages. In many cases, consumers file product liability lawsuits against third parties. For instance, if a person suffers an on-the-job injury...
One Missouri collision led to several more
Noontime in Missouri and elsewhere often includes heavy amounts of traffic. On a recent Monday, police were dispatched to the scene of a collision. Sadly, there was a fatality, as well as several other people who suffered injuries. Investigators are still working to...
What if you encounter an aggressive dog in Missouri?
Missouri dog owners are responsible for their pets, many of whom are affectionately considered more like family members than animals. In addition to providing food, water and veterinary care, a dog owner must also adhere to any regulations, such as leash laws, that...