BICYCLISTS ON ROADS & HIGHWAYS
- posted: Sep. 16, 2022
- Personal Injury,  Traffic Violations
Bicyclists are a common sight on city streets and are seen occasionally on state highways as well. In some locations, streets include a separate dedicated bicycle lane and, where they Read More
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
- posted: Sep. 16, 2022
- Personal Injury,  Traffic Violations
Traffic Control In general terms, all drivers are required by Section 304.012, RSMo. to exercise the highest degree of care at all times: Every person operating a motor vehicle on the roads Read More
How Will Coronavirus Affect Contractual Relationships and Obligations?
- posted: May 01, 2020
- Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted practically every aspect of American life. Whether closed by government order or by concerns about public safety, millions of businesses around the country have seen Read More
What Happens if You Host a Gathering While in Quarantine?
- posted: Apr. 30, 2020
- Coronavirus
Along with the serious health risks associated with coronavirus, Americans are burdened by quarantine orders and similar directives that forbid them from seeing their loved ones, even for major events Read More
Understanding How COVID-19 May Have Affected the Value of Your Estate
- posted: Apr. 30, 2020
- Coronavirus
The economic and personal upheaval triggered by the COVID-19 outbreak is likely to warrant a review of your estate plan, no matter how thorough you think it is. As Americans Read More
Can You Bring an Emotional Distress Claim Related to COVID-19?
- posted: Apr. 23, 2020
- Coronavirus
The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is not only potentially deadly, but can be transmitted by individuals who are not showing any symptoms, so people might fear that they’ve contracted Read More
Communicating With Your Ex About COVID-19 Custody Issues
- posted: Apr. 16, 2020
- Coronavirus
During a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, family becomes more important than ever, especially for children whose schedules have been disrupted by long-term school closures and the cancellation of Read More
EMPLOYERS VICARIOUS LIABILITY FOR EMPLOYEES USE OF BUSINESS VEHICLE
- posted: Sep. 03, 2019
- Personal Injury
The phrase Respondeat Superior is a Latin term for Let The Master Answer. In essence, the concept (in modern terms referred to as the Law Of Agency) is that when Read More
FUTURE ECONOMIC DAMAGES and PRESENT VALUE CALCULATIONS
- posted: Aug. 06, 2019
- Personal Injury
In personal injury cases, addition to past economic losses, consideration must be given to the possibility that the Plaintiff will suffer future economic losses as well. Often, particularly in the Read More
EMPLOYEE PERMISSIVE USE OF COMPANY VEHICLES
- posted: Jul. 25, 2019
- Personal Injury,  Insurance Law
The Missouri Financial Responsibility Law requires that each vehicle operated in this state be covered under a liability insurance policy or bond meeting the minimum statutory limits. The named insured Read More
PROVING UNINSURED MOTORIST STATUS
- posted: Jun. 10, 2019
- Auto Accidents,  Personal Injury
One of the most basic principles in the law is that the party who asserts a fact as proof of an element of a cause of action must prove that Read More
Negligent Entrustment
- posted: May 01, 2019
- Personal Injury,  Insurance Law
Allowing other people to operate your personal property may result in you being liable for any injuries the borrower causes --- under certain circumstances. Whether it be a truck, car, Read More
BUSINESS PREMISES LIABILITY
- posted: Apr. 03, 2019
- Business Liability
In the most general terms, Restatement (Second) of Torts §343 defines the duty of care owed by a business owner to its business invitees, and establishes that the possessor of Read More
NEGLIGENCE PER SE ANALYSIS
- posted: Mar. 04, 2019
- Personal Injury
At the most basic level, general negligence principles create liability when there is: A duty by the defendant to protect the plaintiff from injury; andNegligence by the defendant in failing to Read More
Business Owner Liability For Private Parking Lot Designs
- posted: Feb. 01, 2019
- Personal Injury,  Premises Liabiilty
Business owners often maintain private parking lots for their business customers. Those customers are business invitees to whom the highest degree of care is owed. The highest degree of care Read More
CAUSATION & INDIVISIBLE INJURY ISSUES
- posted: Jan. 02, 2019
- Personal Injury
Missouri has a very broad view of "causation" applicable to injury cases. An injury must be causally connected to an event. Missouri recognizes that multiple factors can directly contribute to Read More