personal injury
Have you or a loved one been involved in an accident that resulted in injuries? If so, we may be able to help. Our firm has a practice group which represents only individuals who have been injured due to someone's negligence. All members of our personal injury recovery team are a part of national and state associations which are dedicated to this practice area. We do not represent insurance companies. Rather we are completely dedicated to seeking meaningful recoveries for injured people and their families.
Our group of trial lawyers are skilled in both state and federal jury trials and all avenues of recovery, including negotiation, mediation and arbitration. We have experience in handling a variety of cases from all parts of Missouri. Most cases are handled on a contingency fee basis.
Accidental Death
We handle a variety of cases which tragically result from the death of a human being. These wrongful death cases are typically brought by members of the deceased's family. We have significant experience in recovering not just the lost wages the deceased would have earned, but also the value of that person's guidance, support, and counsel. Our experience in wrongful death cases is not limited to cases involving automobile or truck accidents, but also involves electrocution, products liability cases, medical malpractice cases, and other instrumentalities which have caused death. We make ervery attempt to lessen the financial impact on the decedent's family as they try to piece their lives back together after a tragedy.
Pharmaceutical Malpractice/Drug Liability
Maybe you or a loved one mistakenly received the wrong medication from your pharmacist. It is estimated that pharmacists make mistakes in filling prescriptions approximately 15 million times a year. These misfills can result in death or serious injury. Pharmacists who are not competent and/or overworked lead to misfilled prescriptions. We have experience in this area and are available to consult you about your experience.
Sometimes drug manufactures market a drug it without sufficient testing to ensure its safety. We have experience in dealing with these manufacturers to ensure that vicims of dangerous medications receive fair compensation for the pain and suffering they experience from these drugs. If you have been damaged by the defective product of a drug manufacturer contact us and we would be happy to outline your rights.
Premises Liability
Business owners have a duty under Missouri law to ensure that their premises are reasonably safe for their customers. This duty extends beyond merely having adequate lighting and promptly cleaning up spills the premises, but also includes warning of other dangers that are not obvious. In addition, if you or a loved one has been the victim of a violent crime on a business owner's premises, you may be entitled to recover for the damages caused by such a criminal conduct.
We have experience in handling cases where business owners have put customers in jeopardy by allowing their premises to deteriorate to dangers conditions. We also handle cases involving criminal attacks on customers to recover the pain and suffering the customer has experienced from the criminal attack. We would enjoy the opportunity to speak to you concerning damages you have suffered on a business owners' premises.
Truck Accidents
Our firm has substantial experience in representing victims of the negligence of eighteen wheelers. Cases involving eighteen wheelers are not simply car accident cases. They require knowledge of the complex Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act and various other federal and state laws which apply to companies that operate trucks on our highways.
We dedicate the time and resources necessary to get to the bottom of these cases. That means we are ready to call in experts from various parts of the country to view the scene and the truck as soon as we are retained. We also have the knowledge to evaluate the truckers log books and inspection sheets to see if hours of service violations exist and whether they may have contributed to collision. Our experience in handling truck cases extends throughout the state of Missouri and other states. If you or a family member has been involved in a truck accident, give us a call and we look forward to the opportunity to talk to you about your case.
Automobile Accidents
Each year millions of people are injured in killed in auto accidents. If you were injured in such an accident, we may be able to help you. The insurance companies have experienced lawyers on their side, and you should have that same advantage. We dedicate our time and energy to obtaining recoveries for injured persons or their families. We do not represent insurance companies. Please contact us if we can help you or your family and friends who have been injured in an auto accident.
Products Liability
Each year far too many people are injured because of defective or unsafe products. If you or a family member has been injured or killed by such a product, we may be able to help. Corporations should be held liable for the injuries their products cause, and we have the experience and dedication to makerecovery of the injuries they cause. Please contact us if we can help you.
Medical Malpractice
Have you or your loved ones been injured by the negligence of a health care provider? If so, we may be able to help. We have the expertise to help find out whether a health care provider was negligent in treating you or your loved ones. If you believe you or your family may have suffered injuries because of the negligence of a health care provider, please contact us to discuss your case.
Nursing Home Liability
Our elderly deserve to receive adequate care. Unfortunately, we seem to have an epidemic in this country when it comes to nursing home care. Each year, thousands of our elderly citizens or injured in nursing homes. If you or your family has suffered injuries due to inadequate care at a nursing home or extended care facility, please contact us.