Lowball Settlements in a Computer Age
Computers have made life easier for people all over the world. You are learning about injury law from the convenience of your own home or a library. Insurance companies [...]
A fast settlement may not be a good settlement.
Insurance companies want to settle your case quickly, because they know they can do so more cheaply that way. You won’t know the full extent of your injuries, and you [...]
The Heat is on Space Heaters Following Rash of Recalls
Space Heaters are a Hot Topic This Year After Three Recalls of Malfunctioning Heaters In December 2010, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. recalled 2.2 million heaters that malfunctioned, resulting in overheating, smoking, [...]
Call Your Legislator and Protect Your Rights!
The Missouri Legislature is considering restrictions on the rights of workers. Workers have had protection from discrimination in the past, but HB 205 & SB 188 are currently pending and [...]
Court Invalidates Foreclosure Sales
Sloppy Foreclosure Procedures Can Void Foreclosure Sales In a new case expected to strengthen the claims of homeowners defending foreclosure debt lawsuits around the country, sloppy foreclosure procedures by two [...]
Missouri Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Three Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Three Months Motorcyclists return to the roads when the weather gets nicer. There also tend to be more motorcycles on the road as gas prices [...]
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Dangers at Home, Camping or Boating
CO Deaths a Danger on Chilly Nights A family of four found dead in St. Clair, Missouri, in December 2010 illustrates the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Ryan Yoder, 27, [...]
What is comparative fault?
What If I'm Partially At Fault Just because you’re partially at fault for your injury doesn’t mean you are responsible for all of your damages. Comparative Fault means that you [...]
Road Conditions, Texting, Contribute to Missouri Car Accidents
St. Louis Commuters Face Several Pile Ups St. Louis-area commuters recently faced unexpected black ice early one morning, resulting in several multi-vehicle accidents on Feb. 23. The frightening pile-ups included [...]
Can I Handle My Missouri Personal Injury Claim Without A Lawyer?
Although most do, some injury victims don't need a lawyer. Make sure you have answers to the IMPORTANT questions if you decide to take on the insurance company alone. Call [...]