Dexter, Missouri Legal Blog
When someone suffers injury in a Missouri accident or other situation, they may have grounds to seek financial recovery for damages. To do so, litigation must occur in civil court. This is known as filing a personal injury claim. The defendant in such a case would be...
On a recent Sunday morning in Franklin County, several vehicles were headed west on I-44. Disaster soon struck, leaving massive devastation in its wake. Reportedly, the Missouri tragedy was caused by a wrong-way driver. As the three vehicles headed west on I-44, they...
If you’re lying unconscious in a Missouri operating room, you have zero control over events that are taking place in the room around you. As a patient, you entrust your safety and health during surgery to the surgeon and medical team. You can expect them to act in...
In Missouri and throughout the country, when a pregnant woman entrusts her and her baby’s health to a medical team, she expects to receive quality care in accordance with applicable laws and the stringent protocols that govern childbirth. When something goes wrong...
A single-vehicle accident recently occurred on a Missouri roadway. A 21-year-old driver passed over a railroad crossing moments before losing control of his steering. His vehicle careened down a nearby embankment and crashed. There were numerous passengers in the...
Facing criminal charges in Missouri may have an immediate and far-reaching effect on your life and your career. For example, a drunk driving conviction could result in the revocation of a commercial vehicle license. A DUI or drug conviction for a licensed...
In recent years, news headlines have often featured stories of celebrities who died suddenly without leaving a last will and testament. This also happens to everyday people in Missouri. In such cases, a person’s estate becomes intestate, meaning that state law will...
There has been a string of crimes in Missouri involving break-ins at automatic teller machines. A recent incident occurred that led police to search for a man who was seen wearing a face mask and dark clothing at the scene of an ATM theft. Police also say that a...
If you’ve been involved in a Missouri motor vehicle collision, it’s imperative to closely monitor your physical and mental health. Injuries such as broken bones, lacerations and contusions are immediately apparent. However, some injuries can experience a delay or not...
Missouri intersections are inherently more dangerous than many other sections of roadways. Approaching a crossroad of any kind increases the risk of accidents. But even the most careful drivers cannot control the behavior of other motorists. Here are some helpful tips...