Do you remember the case involving the duck boat rides in Springfield, Missouri? Seventeen people died as a result of that incident, but the case is not over yet. A Grand Jury has indicted two more people for their alleged misconduct and negligence. The Superceding Indictment The superceding indictment replaced the original one to include additional […]
Several expensive verdicts have been won in St. Louis, but that might be changing soon. A bill has been introduced into the Missouri legislature that could make it harder for residents of other states to file claims. This bill puts restrictions on the joinder process, which is a term that most people aren't too familiar with. […]
Wrongful death lawsuits can result in decent settlements for the victims' families. But even more money may be paid out when the person to blame for the accident is a celebrity. You may remember a crash that took place in 2017 that involved Chris Soules from The Bachelor. The family recently won a settlement of […]
Defective products can cause a lot of harm. When most companies learn about a problem with their product, there's a recall and the situation is rectified. But that's not what happened when a company sold earplugs to the United States military, even after they knew they were defective. Defective Earplugs Led to Injury and Legal Action […]
Summer time is prime time for warm weather accidents. Boating accidents are really quite common this time of year, and when they happen the victims are right to pursue legal action. One boating accident in particular resulted in the victims receiving a six-figure settlement. The Investigation The incident occurred on the Lake of the Ozarks, and […]
It's always so sad when someone loses their life in a fire, and it's even worse when that person is a child. One Missouri family mourned the loss of their daughter after a fire broke out in a duplex they had just moved into the day before. They alleged that a faulty smoke alarm was to […]
Every year, millions of dollars are paid out by insurance companies after car accidents. But a new piece of legislation in Missouri might be changing how much victims are owed after having been in an accident. It raises a lot of questions, and there are many who think that it doesn't give consumers or victims […]
Birth injury cases may not happen all the time near St. Louis, but they happen often enough that a Missouri State appelate court saw fit to increase payouts from insurance companies. The court ruled that because there were two human lives that were impacted as a result of negligence, the doctor was liable for them […]
Car accident lawsuits are rarely cut and dry. The victim has the responsibility to prove that the other driver was at fault, and there are many other variables to consider. These cases can take a lot of time and attention, but when additional factors come into play, it may be even harder to get a […]
Most people are aware of the multiple lawsuits that Johnson & Johnson is facing. The claim is that their talcum powder led many women to develop cancer, and those women are looking for justice. A lot of them will be disappointed to learn that they might not get it. Missouri Supreme Court Ruling in Johnon […]
