Month: August 2018

Attention All Scooter Users – Lawsuits May be on the Rise

It seems strange to think that anyone would file a lawsuit against someone who is riding a scooter. You mostly hear about lawsuits against automobile and truck drivers. The reality is that someone driving a scooter can be just as liable, and they need to follow the rules of the road. The Rise in Popularity […]

Written by on August 30, 2018

Can I Sue if the Person Who Caused the Car Accident Has No Insurance?

Unfortunately, drivers in St. Louis get away with not having insurance all the time. As you would imagine, sometimes those drivers get into accidents that they have caused. If you have been the victim of this type of accident, you need to know if there’s anything you can do to recover damages. Filing an Uninsured […]

Written by on August 28, 2018

What Is Considered a Defective Drug for a Lawsuit?

The area of defective drugs is one that is often misunderstood. Like many people, you may not understand what these substances are, or how to identify them. You also may not have a firm grasp on your rights as a patient. The fact is that defective drugs can be very dangerous, and you need to […]

Written by on August 23, 2018

Can a Doctor’s Misdiagnosis Be Considered Malpractice?

Medical malpractice cases are fairly common in St. Louis, but many of them never get reported. That means people don’t always get the compensation they deserve when they have been injured as a result. What they often don’t realize is that a misdiagnosis can be a form of malpractice. Anyone who is the victim of […]

Written by on August 21, 2018

When Should You Sue After a Dog Bite Injury?

Every year, there are a lot of dog bite cases in St. Louis. If you have recently been bitten by a dog, and this is the first time it’s ever happened to you, you may be confused about how you should proceed. We’d like to help by clarifying the situation for you. When is the […]

Written by on August 16, 2018

When Does Poor Care Considered Abuse in a Nursing Home?

Cases of nursing home abuse in St. Louis often go unreported because they don’t always fit what people consider to be the “normal” definition of abuse. It’s important to understand that neglect or even simply poor care can also fall into this category. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, it’s important […]

Written by on August 14, 2018

What Makes a Truck Accident More Difficult to Litigate than a Car Accident?

No one should ever take any type of motor vehicle accident lightly. However, if you’re involved in a truck accident in St. Louis – as opposed to a car accident – your situation is likely to be much more serious. It’s important to understand the differences between the two. Truck Accidents are More Likely to […]

Written by on August 9, 2018

Personal Injury Lawsuits and Swimming Pools

During the hot summer months in St. Louis, nothing feels as good as relaxing in the swimming pool. Unfortunately, pools are also to blame for a lot of accidents in our area this time of year as well. If you have been injured in a swimming-related incident, it’s important for you to know what the […]

Written by on August 7, 2018

What Types of Cases Are Classified as Personal Injury Lawsuits?

There is a lot of confusion surrounding what types of cases can be classified as personal injury lawsuits. Perhaps you think you might have a case that qualifies, but you’re not sure. We’d like to clear this up for you. What is a Personal Injury Case? A personal injury case involves and incident that has […]

Written by on August 2, 2018