Employers are generally free to fire employees for any reason they see fit. However, there are some grounds for termination that are prohibited by law. If an employer fires an employee for such a reason, this is known as wrongful termination. In this article, we discuss how to know if you have...
Distractions are rampant in today’s world. Smartphones, GPS devices, built-in vehicle features, and a variety of other electronic gadgets compete for our attention constantly. Unfortunately, there is sometimes a temptation to use these types of devices while driving. Therefore, it’s not surprising that distracted driving accidents are on the rise worldwide. Fortunately,...
Motorcyclists are at greater risk than other types of drivers to suffer serious injuries in an accident. In fact, motorcyclists are approximately 28 times more likely to die in an accident than those in other types of vehicles. In celebration of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, this article discusses motorcycle safety tips and...
Personal injury victims often must contend with expensive medical bills, lost wages, physical pain, mental suffering, and more. Fortunately, injured parties are often eligible for financial compensation. However, depending on the type of injury, there may be a limit on the amount of compensation available. To maximize your compensation following an injury...
Experiencing discrimination can be a humiliating and infuriating experience. You have the right to be treated with dignity and fairness. If you’ve experienced discrimination based on race, sex, disability, or any other protected characteristic, filing a complaint is the first step to defend your rights.
Missouri residents can seek...
Most Southern Missouri personal injury cases involve both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages refer to the compensation you seek for your losses with tangible value, like medical expenses and lost wages. Non-economic damages refer to the compensation you seek for your losses with intangible value, like the physical pain and...
Rideshare apps like Lyft and Uber are a great way to get around, especially when you need a designated driver. Unfortunately, some rideshare drivers take advantage of people in their vehicles. Rideshare sexual assault can leave victims traumatized and confused.
If you’ve been sexually assaulted by...
When you’re a victim of police misconduct in Southern Missouri, civil rights attorneys can help you hold law enforcement accountable. Body camera footage is often valuable evidence in a police misconduct claim.
Today, many law enforcement agencies across the United States require that officers wear body cameras. This...
Most drivers have witnessed loose debris flying off a truck on the highway or cargo that does not look entirely secure. It’s a scary sight, and for good reason – when cargo is not properly tied down, it can shift, fall off, or cause a serious wreck.
At Privette Law...
While criminal charges offer one way to hold perpetrators of sexual assaults accountable for their actions, many victims of these horrific crimes also pursue civil lawsuits against their attackers. A sexual assault lawsuit can allow victims to hold negligent institutions accountable for their role in abetting or covering up the perpetrator’s crimes...
