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  • 2025
    • January
      • The Intricacies of Personal Injury Settlements
      • Common Misconceptions About Personal Injury Cases
  • 2024
    • December
      • Can You Call Witnesses in a Personal Injury Case?
      • Navigating an Insurance Claim After a TBI
    • November
      • Avoiding Missteps in Your Personal Injury Case
      • Factors to Consider When Choosing a Slip and Fall Lawyer
    • October
      • How to Prepare for Your Personal Injury Trial
      • Truck Driver Fatigue: Understanding Its Role in Accidents
    • September
      • When to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney vs. Handling Your Case Yourself
      • How to Document Your Injury for a Personal Injury Claim
    • August
      • What to Expect During a Personal Injury Trial
      • Steps to Take After a Dog Attack
    • July
      • The Emotional Impacts of Medical Malpractice
      • Children's Products and Safety: Understanding Liability Issues
    • June
      • The Link Between Personal Injury Law and Consumer Protection
      • Navigating Financial Challenges After a Catastrophic Injury
    • May
      • What You Need to Know About Prescription Drugs and Legal Liability
      • The Importance of Case Consultations: Why They Matter
    • April
      • Exploring the Intricacies of Premises Liability Claims
      • The Dangers of Delayed Treatment in Personal Injury Cases
    • March
      • Decoding Contingency Fees: What Do They Mean for You?
      • Who Can Be Liable in Medical Malpractice Cases?
    • February
      • How Flaws in Product Designs Can Lead to Injuries
      • Exploring Non-Economic Damages in Personal Injury Cases
    • January
      • The Impact of Pre-Existing Conditions on PI Claims
      • How Social Media Can Impact Your Personal Injury Case: Dos and Don'ts
  • 2023
    • December
      • Uncovering Hidden Faults: Investigating Negligent Truck Maintenance
      • Bicycle Accidents Involving Motor Vehicles: What You Need to Know
    • November
      • Legal Action for Drivers Injured Due to Airbag Malfunctions
      • What to Do if You’ve Been Injured Due to Negligence or Recklessness
      • Preventing Medical Errors: Patient Advocacy in Missouri
    • October
      • Importance of Medical Documentation in Personal Injury Claims
      • Understanding the Basics: What Constitutes a Personal Injury Case in Missouri?
    • September
      • Common Types of Premises Liability Accidents
      • Legal Options for Victims of Catastrophic Injuries
    • August
      • Comparative Fault in Missouri: How Does It Work in Personal Injury Cases?
      • Types of Liability in a Personal Injury Case
    • July
      • Comparing Medical Malpractice and Standard Negligence Cases in Missouri
      • The Steps Involved in Negotiating a Personal Injury Settlement
      • The Importance of Expert Witnesses in Catastrophic Injury Cases
    • June
      • When to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit
      • Understanding Strict Liability in a Product Liability Case
    • May
      • Settlement vs. Trial: The Pros and Cons of Each When Seeking Compensation
      • Inadequate Maintenance and Premises Liability: Your Legal Rights as a Victim
    • April
      • What Can Give Rise to a Wrongful Death Claim?
      • Dealing with Insurance Companies When Pursuing a Personal Injury Claim
    • March
      • What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
    • February
      • When Doctors Make Wrong Calls: Uncovering the Risks of Diagnostic Errors
      • Should You Hire a Lawyer for a Dog Bite Case?
    • January
      • A Step-by-Step Guide to Pursuing Compensation After an Accident
      • Common Injuries in Slip and Fall Accidents
  • 2022
    • December
      • The Effects of Medical Malpractice
      • How Do You Know Whether You Have a Product Liability Case?
    • November
      • What’s the Statute of Limitations for a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Missouri?
      • Who Is Liable for a Rear-End Accident?
    • October
      • Can Homeowners Be Liable for Trick-or-Treat Injuries?
      • Can You File a Car Accident Claim Against a Drunk Driver?
    • September
      • Seeking Compensation After a Sports Concussion
      • Emergency Room Errors Can Lead to Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
    • August
      • What Evidence Can You Use in a Personal Injury Case?
      • Can You Recover Emotional Distress Damages in a Personal Injury Case?
    • July
      • What Is a Demand Letter?
      • What Are Damages in a Personal Injury Case?
    • June
      • Seeking Compensation After a Swimming Pool Accident
      • Can a Vehicle Manufacturer Be Liable for a Car Accident?
    • May
      • Do Premises Liability Laws Apply to Homeowners?
      • What’s ‘Failure to Warn’ in a Product Liability Case?
    • April
      • The Role of Negligence: What You Must Prove in a Personal Injury Case
      • Is Food Poisoning a Personal Injury Case?
    • March
      • Informed Consent & Medical Malpractice Claims
      • What If I Die Before My Personal Injury Lawsuit Ends?
    • February
      • What Makes an Injury a ‘Catastrophic Injury’?
      • Using a CPAP Machine? You Can Seek Damages for Injury.
    • January
      • What You Need to Know about the Paraquat Recall
  • 2021
    • December
      • If Baby Formula Caused Your Baby’s NEC, We Can Help
    • November
      • Who’s Responsible for Slip & Fall Accidents Involving Snow & Ice?
      • Common Examples of Hospital Negligence
    • October
      • What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability Lawsuits in Missouri?
    • September
      • Can I Still File a Personal Injury Lawsuit If I Signed a Liability Waiver?
      • What Happens If My Doctor Wrote the Wrong Prescription?
    • August
      • What Is an 'Open & Obvious' Hazard on Someone's Property?
      • What Is Product Liability?
    • July
      • Can I Sue a Doctor Who Misdiagnosed Me?
      • Can I Sue a Drug Company If I Experienced Negative Side Effects?
    • June
      • Can a Traumatic Brain Injury Change Someone's Personality?
    • May
      • How Does a Recall Affect a Product Liability Claim?
      • Following a Child’s Death & Dozens of Injuries, Peloton Recalls Treadmills
    • April
      • Wrongful Death Claims: 4 Things Everyone Should Know
      • What Consumers Should Know about Product Liability Claims
    • March
      • 5 Common Birth Injuries
      • What Is a Property Owner's Duty of Care?
    • February
      • Medtronic Issues Global Recall of Unused Aortic Stents
      • Citing ‘Amputation Hazard,’ Toro Recalls Thousands of Snow Blowers
    • January
      • Is the Owner Always Liable in a Dog Bite Injury Claim?
      • When It Comes to Traumatic Brain Injury, Prevention Is Key
  • 2020
    • December
      • Dog Bites: Which Breeds Are the Most Dangerous?
      • How Do I Know if My Medication Has Been Recalled?
    • November
      • Why Infusion Pump Lawsuits Have Been Filed in Recent Years
    • October
      • Why People Are Filing Paragard IUD Lawsuits
      • Is It Medical Malpractice If I Fall in the Hospital?
    • August
      • Key Components of a Wrongful Death Claim
      • FDA Recalls 115 Hand Sanitizer Products
    • July
      • Filing a Wrongful Death Claim After Losing a Child
      • Popular Diabetes Medication Metformin Recalled by Pharmaceutical Companies
    • June
      • Safety Tips to Help Student Athletes Avoid Repetitive Stress Injuries
      • 7-Year-Old Airlifted After Dog Bite to Face
    • May
      • FDA Requests Removal of All Zantac Products from the Market
    • April
      • What’s the Difference Between Wrongful Death Claims & Survival Actions?
      • When are Teachers & Coaches Liable for Sports Injuries?
    • March
      • Basic Requirements of a Medical Malpractice Claim
      • Why Do Medical Devices Fail?
    • February
      • Two Patients Dead After Surgery at Hospital in Overland Park
    • January
      • Opioid Victims Can Now File Claims Against Purdue Pharma
      • JUUL Products Found to Contain More Nicotine Than Cigarettes
  • 2019
    • December
      • Goshen Hospital Error Exposes Patients to HIV, Hepatitis
      • Plaintiffs Affected by Zantac Request Consolidated Pre-Trial Proceedings
      • Kansas Supreme Court Strikes Down Cap on Noneconomic Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases
    • November
      • What Is a Never Event?
      • What’s Wrong with Monsanto?
    • October
      • Johnson & Johnson Voluntarily Recalls Over 30,000 Bottles of Baby Powder
      • Placental Abruption: Symptoms and Survival Rates
      • Purdue Pharma Crippled by Consequences of the Opioid Crisis
    • September
      • FDA Accuses JUUL of Illegally Marketing E-Cigs as Safe
      • Can Doctors Safely Prescribe Opioids?
      • How Cooling Babies Can Prevent Brain Injuries
    • August
      • Reflecting on Medical Malpractice Awareness Month
    • July
      • What Is the Statute of Limitations in Missouri?
      • Counting Down 10 Dangerous Drugs Recalled by the FDA
      • Pharmaceutical Execs from Drug Distributor Miami-Luken Inc. Indicted Over Opioid Sales
      • Washington Post Uncovers Secret Database Revealing New Details of Drug Companies’ Role in the Opioid Crisis
    • June
      • What to Do After a Car Accident While Pregnant
      • California Woman Awarded $12M in Lawsuit Against J&J for Carcinogenic Talc Products
      • Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $300M in Punitive Damages in Talc Powder Case
    • May
      • Opioids Are Deadlier Than Traffic Accidents
      • J&J Says Key Witness in Talcum Powder Case Made Falsities in Testimony
      • What Is an Attractive Nuisance?
      • 5 States File New Opioid Lawsuits
    • April
      • What Is The FDA’s Black Box Warning?
      • Criminal Charges Filed Against Major Drug Distributor and Its Executives
      • Common Symptoms After a Traumatic Brain Injury
      • J&J Specifically Marketed Baby Powder to Minority Women
      • Doctor Who Once Promoted Opioids Now Blames Pharma for Overdose Epidemic
    • March
      • What Happens When a Brain Injury Is Misdiagnosed?
      • FDA Warns of Dangerous Drugs Coming in From Canada
    • February
      • Johnson & Johnson Being Investigated by the SEC Over Use of Talcum Powder in Products
      • How Long Do I Have to File a Birth Injury Suit in Missouri?
      • Defective 3M Earplugs Harm Military Members
    • January
      • Report Shows Complaints Related to Defective EpiPens Stretching Back Years
      • FDA Investigating Factories That Manufactured Faulty Blood Pressure Drugs
  • 2018
    • December
      • Can I Sue for Premises Liability Based on Ice or Snow Accidents?
      • Missouri Infant Killed in Dog Attack
    • November
      • WATCH Nominates 10 Worst Toys for 2018 Holiday Season
      • Preventing Cerebral Palsy
      • FDA Warns SGLT2 Inhibitors Linked to Fournier's Gangrene Outbreak
    • October
      • Who Is Liable for Defective Drugs?
    • September
      • Injuries Caused by Pradaxa: Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
      • Can My Doctor be Held Liable for a Painkiller Addiction?
      • Diabetes Medication Causes Serious Genital Infections
    • August
      • Valsartan Recalls FAQ
      • Why Can Birth Injuries Lead to Medical Malpractice Claims?
    • July
      • Is Abilify Dangerous?
      • Attorneys Bertram & Bertram Selected as Super Lawyers in MO and KS
      • Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $4.7 Million in Baby Powder Injury Case?
    • June
      • Who is Liable for Youth Sports Injuries?
    • May
      • FDA Gives New Recommendations for Using Neurovascular Stents
      • Why Don't Car Owners Respond to Auto Recalls?
      • Who is Liable for a Defective Product?
    • March
      • What Is the Difference Between Personal Injuries & Catastrophic Injuries?
      • What Can I Do If My Child Was Bitten By a Dog?
      • The History of the Opioid Epidemic
    • February
      • How Delayed Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis Can Cause a Medical Malpractice Claim
      • Opioid MDL in Ohio
    • January
      • What is Cerebral Palsy?
      • The Lifetime Costs of Cerebral Palsy
      • Top 5 Cities Affected by the Opioid Epidemic
  • 2017
    • December
      • What to Do if You’re Injured or Attacked by a Dog
    • November
      • Who is Liable in a Medical Malpractice Case?
      • How Long Do I Have to File a Product Liability Claim?
      • How Do Contingency Fees Work?
    • October
      • Cars that Have Been Recalled in 2017
    • September
      • Zimmer Biomet Recalls Implantable Spinal Fusion Stimulators
      • Vascular Solutions Inc. Recalls Venture Catheters
    • August
      • Life-Threatening Dangers Caused by Defective IVC Filters
      • Multidistrict Litigation Approved for Proton Pump Inhibitor Lawsuits
      • Common & Serious Side Effects of Invokana
      • The National Trial Lawyers Honors Attorney Ben Bertram
      • Invokana Found to Increase Amputation Risk, J&J Changes Warning Labels
    • July
      • Topical Antibiotic Recall
    • June
      • Opioid Addictions: Is Your Doctor Liable?
    • May
      • The Liability of Hospitals and Doctors Printing 3D Medical Devices
    • February
      • Hospitals Failing to Report Medical Device Injuries & Death
    • January
      • What is Fentanyl?
  • 2016
    • December
      • The Dangers of Teething Tablets
    • October
      • Is Lyrica Responsible for Birth Defects?
      • After Two Deaths, St. Jude Recalls Heart Devices
    • August
      • Talcum Powder Lawsuits
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