Category: Personal Injury

Woman Taken into Custody for Refusing ER Discharge

Can you imagine going into an emergency room and feeling relieved that you were finally in the care of capable medical professionals, only to be told that you were fine and were being discharged, despite your pain and discomfort? That is precisely what happened to one woman according to an article on the Care2 website. […]

Written by on January 21, 2016

Nursing Home Video Cameras are Becoming a Reality in Illinois in 2016

In 2015, the idea that nursing home video surveillance cameras should be installed in patients’ rooms sounded like a good one to Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Now, with the start of 2016, nursing home patients in the State of Illinois have the option to have video cameras to ensure their safety and to be […]

Written by on January 19, 2016

Icy Roads Lead to More St. Louis Crashes Due to Driver Negligence

The arrival of winter always results in more crashes in St. Louis. Some of these crashes can be avoided, while others are completely due to the dangerous road conditions. One such crash happened recently on a busy highway in northern central Missouri, according to an article on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website. The article states […]

Written by on January 14, 2016

St. Louis Flooding Paves the Way for Slips and Falls

During this time of year, St. Louis is normally battling all kinds of snow and ice storms. This year has been unseasonably warm and rainy, which means flooding has become a serious concern. In fact, according to a recent article on the Fox2Now website, Mayor Slay has declared a city emergency because of the flooding. […]

Written by on January 12, 2016

How Does an Insurance Adjuster Determine a Settlement Amount?

If you’ve been in an accident, you know that working with the insurance company can be a little difficult and there may be things you don’t understand. One of our St. Louis personal injury attorneys on your side during this process as they can help you understand things better. How the insurance adjuster determines a […]

Written by on December 31, 2015

How Can You Negotiate with the Insurance Company?

If you’ve been in a car accident, you may get to the point where you have to negotiate with the insurance company. This process can be helped with one of our St. Louis auto accident attorneys on your side. If you need to negotiate, knowing how will make the process smoother. These tips can help […]

Written by on December 29, 2015

Personal Injury Claim and Litigation Tips

Many times, an accident is minor and no further action is needed beyond calling the police and going to the hospital. With these, you can choose to handle them yourself. Accidents where there is severe injury or death should be handled with one of our experienced St. Louis personal injury attorneys. This is about the […]

Written by on December 24, 2015

How to Pursue a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Dealing with the death of a loved one who died in a wrongful death can be difficult. When seeking compensation for expenses after the death, there are many questions that are good to ask in the process. Having a wrongful death attorney can help you know the right ones to ask. Some of the questions […]

Written by on December 22, 2015

Can You Sue for a Slip and Fall Injury at a Business?

When you’re in a restaurant or a store, sometimes the floors can be very slippery. It can cause anxiety and sometimes injury. What can you do about a slip and fall in a business? Knowing the laws is helpful if you’re ever in this situation A slip and fall lawyer can help you understand them. […]

Written by on December 15, 2015

Can You Assess the Value of a Life in Dollars of a Wrongful Death?

One of the most difficult things anyone experiences is the loss of a loved one. Their grief is compounded when their death could, and should have, been prevented. Whether it is due to medical malpractice, a work-related accident, automobile accident, or homicide, the person’s death inflicts, not only emotional pain and suffering, but also financial […]

Written by on December 10, 2015