Tag: premises liability

Duck Boat Victims and Families Seek $10 Million

You may recall earlier in September when we posted about the victims of the duck boat accidents. Losing so many lives was tragic, and one family is now seeking compensation to the tune of $100 million. Seventeen people died that day, and the lawsuit alleges that the company decided that profits were much more important […]

Written by on September 27, 2018

Accident at Popular Water Park Leads to Spinal Injuries

Summertime is the best time to visit an amusement park; especially when they have waterslides and other water rides. They might be a great way to cool off, but it’s no secret that they can lead to accidents. Woman Injured at Six Flags in St. Louis This happened recently at Six Flags in St. Louis […]

Written by on September 4, 2018

Woman Loses Her Water-Caused Slip and Fall Lawsuit Against Walgreens

A slip and fall can happen anywhere, and for any number of reasons. One woman recently lost her case with Walgreens after failing to prove that the store was negligent regarding her accident. During her testimony, she stated that there was water on the floor, which was what caused her to fall. She did admit […]

Written by on June 7, 2018

Court Upholds Verdict to Pay Elevator Victims $10.6 Million Settlement

Elevators are there to make our lives easier, but they can malfunction. Sometimes when they do, it causes serious damage, and even more so when someone is inside them. That’s exactly what happened to one man. He was forty-seven years old at the time of the incident and was doing carpentry work when the elevator […]

Written by on May 3, 2018

Tractor Trailer Crashes into St. Louis Building

A tractor trailer can do so much damage when it’s out of control. Recently, a semi-truck crashed into a building in St. Louis, according to an article on the KSDK website. The accident took place at the Soulard building in St. Louis, just after one o’clock in the morning. Witnesses stated that the truck went […]

Written by on May 23, 2017

Slip and Fall Accident Prevention Tips

It is impossible to predict how serious a slip and fall injury might be. Trips, slips, and falls are second only to motor vehicle accidents in causing personal injuries. The injuries sustained can alter your ability to work and significantly diminish your quality of life. The elderly are at most risk and many falls occur […]

Written by on December 25, 2014

Avoid A Slip And Fall During Your Holiday Shopping

The holidays are here, which means that shoppers will be filling our roadways, trying to get to the next great sale. We’re used to this activity during this time of year. However, during all of your shopping adventures, as your St. Louis personal injury attorney, we want to caution you to be very aware of your surroundings to […]

Written by on December 26, 2013

St. Louis Slip and Fall Accidents Can Cause Debilitating Injuries

A leading cause of accidental injuries in the U.S., slip and fall accidents send nearly 9 million people to hospital emergency rooms every year, according to the National Security Council. Accidental falls are also the second-leading cause of accidental death in the home and community, resulting in more than 25,000 fatalities a year. Serious injuries […]

Written by on October 29, 2013

12 Children Hurt on Festival Ride

It’s fall festival time in Missouri. The state calendar is packed with county fairs and community festivals that attract families for a weekend of fun. Pioneer Days in Defiance, Seymour’s Apple Festival and Pancake Day in Centerville draw many St. Louis families for a day of food, local entertainment and carnival rides. But these events can […]

Written by on September 10, 2013

St. Louis Elevator Accident Kills Musician

The St. Louis music community is mourning the death of a local musician and popular radio show host. The 61-year-old man fell to his death in a freak St. Louis elevator accident during a weekend move into a St. Charles Street loft in downtown St. Louis. The musician and his friends were using the building’s […]

Written by on August 6, 2013