When a loved one dies because of another person's negligence or wrongful conduct, surviving family members may be able to pursue compensation through a wrongful death claim. Missouri law allows certain damages to address both the financial and personal losses that result from an unexpected death.
While no...
Survivors of sexual abuse by a coach, trainer, or athletic staff member may have both criminal and civil legal options. Depending on the circumstances, legal claims may be brought against the individual responsible and, in some cases, the school, sports organization, or other institution that failed to protect athletes from harm.
Most settled personal injury cases cannot be reopened after the injured person signs a release and accepts payment. In Missouri, a settlement agreement is generally treated like a binding contract, which means the injured person usually gives up the right to seek more compensation from the same party for the same...
Sexual harassment by a coworker can create legal responsibility for an employer when the company knew or should have known about the conduct and failed to respond. In Missouri, coworker harassment may violate state and federal employment laws when it is severe or pervasive enough to affect the terms or conditions...
You can sue your employer for an FMLA violation when they interfere with your right to take protected leave or retaliate against you for using it. Common examples include denying eligible leave, failing to restore your job, or disciplining you for taking time off. Employees in Southern Missouri who meet FMLA requirements...
Retaliating against an employee for filing a workers’ compensation claim is illegal under Missouri law. Employers cannot legally fire, demote, reduce your hours, or otherwise punish you for reporting a work injury and seeking the benefits you are entitled to. If your employer has treated you differently since you filed a...
An employee who suffers a slip and fall has the right to file a workers’ compensation claim. But depending on the circumstances of the accident, they may also be able to pursue a personal injury claim against third parties. This may allow monetary damages on top of workers’ comp.
Freezing rain is a disaster for driving, and a major contributor to many wintertime car accidents. If you were in one of these wrecks, you need to understand your legal options for seeking compensation.
It starts with retaining a knowledgeable personal injury law firm. With the right attorney by...
When you park to go shopping, you hope that you will not encounter any incidents that might cause serious injury. But accidents can happen, especially in the winter weather months. Slips and falls are common throughout Southern Missouri during this season.
Understanding the law surrounding parking lot
When someone decides to get behind the wheel after drinking, the fallout can be heartbreaking. It is not just about the criminal charges—they do not heal the injuries, ease the emotional strain, or cover the medical bills. Those consequences fall on the victims, who are left to pick up the pieces physically,...
