Category: Personal Injury

Man who Shot Unarmed Woman on His Porch is Convicted – Claims Self Defense

There are far too many shootings in St. Louis, but the fact is that senseless shootings occur all over the country. One fifty-five-year-old Detroit man has been convicted of second-degree murder and manslaughter after shooting and killing a nineteen-year-old woman. She was drunk that night, and had crashed her car into a tree nearby, according to […]

Written by on September 11, 2014

Protests Relocate to St. Louis Area

The fatal shooting of eighteen-year-old Michael Brown has many St. Louis citizens up in arms, and demanding justice, according to a recent article on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website. Protesters are calling for the development of a civilian review board that they believe will be able to adequately monitor all police shootings and any uses […]

Written by on September 9, 2014

Getting a Tattoo Might not be as Safe as You Think

Getting a tattoo might be a rite of passage, but the FDA has issued a warning against various types of ink that are commonly used in tattoo parlors and do-it-yourself tattoo kits. According to an article on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website, many tattoo kits have been recalled because of bacteria that has been found […]

Written by on September 4, 2014

St. Louis County Teen Charged after Crash that Killed His Passenger

Teenagers and alcohol definitely don’t mix. This is even more apparent after one St. Louis County teen got behind the wheel of his pickup truck last April and proceeded to crash into a tree. As a result, the driver suffered from severe injuries, but his passenger passed away. According to an article on the St. Louis […]

Written by on September 2, 2014

What Steps Should You Take When Filing a Workers Comp Claim?

When you’re injured while you’re working, not only are you usually in a great amount of pain, but the stress of wondering what will happen can be a very heavy burden to bear. It’s common for many people to become confused and too many people put off taking action when they need to. As your St. […]

Written by on August 26, 2014

St. Louis Woman is Shot to Death While Driving

According to an article on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website, once St. Louis woman is dead following a shooting while she was driving her car. She was twenty-eight years old, and the mother of two children. Witnesses who saw the shooting occur said that the man who pulled the trigger was standing near her car […]

Written by on August 21, 2014

St. Louis Rave Results in Drug Overdoses and Sexual Assaults

Raves, which are wild parties that involve loud music, strobe lights and excessive amounts of sex, alcohol and drugs, have been very popular for a few decades now. They’re frequently held in abandoned warehouses because it’s easier to hide any illegal activity. It’s not surprising that raves tend to get out of control, which is […]

Written by on August 19, 2014

Should Local First Responders be Vaccinated Against Anthrax?

It’s no secret that the world has been in a constant state of turmoil ever since the attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. Threats of a biohazard attack using anthrax have occurred more than once. As you can imagine, emergency responders are among the first people to encounter possible exposures to anthrax. […]

Written by on August 14, 2014

St. Louis Brawl Results in Multiple Arrests

Whenever a fight or a brawl breaks out in St. Louis the results can be devastating. It’s common for bystanders to be seriously injured, or even killed if they are nearby when these incidents occur. A recent St. Louis brawl broke out in Poelker Park, which is near City Hall, according to an article on […]

Written by on August 12, 2014

One Person Dead Following Tractor Trailer Crash in St. Louis

One person is dead following a crash involving two tractor- trailers on I-70 in St. Louis, according to an article on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website. The driver of the car was headed west on the highway, and officials believe the driver lost control of the car. The car ended up stopped on the interstate […]

Written by on August 7, 2014