Blog Posts in June, 2018

Car Crash in St. Joseph Highlights Difficulties in Finding Fault

One of the most important parts of a personal injury lawsuit from a car accident is finding out who was really at fault. Once fault has been determined, liability can be apportioned and victims can recover for their injuries. However, as a recent car crash in St. Joseph showcases, determining fault is not always an easy problem that can be determined with common sense. St. Joseph Car Accident ...

Supreme Court Prohibits Agency Fees, Hurting Workers' Compensation

A new case from the U.S. Supreme Court is being called one of the worst ever for unions in the country and in Missouri. The decision will exacerbate the so-called free rider problem that unions have, reducing their ability to fight for workers. This will likely hurt workers’ compensation laws, in the long run. Supreme Court Decision Impacts Unions for Public Employees The case, Janus v. AFSCME , ...

How Tires Impact Rollover Accidents

A rollover car accident in St. Joseph provides an opportunity to discuss the often-overlooked role of the tires in causing these dangerous crashes. Rollover Car Accident in St. Joseph The incident occurred on Wednesday morning, June 20, 2018, at the intersection of Cook Road and North Riverside Road . While the police investigation was still ongoing, initial reports indicate that two vehicles hit ...

How Different Survivor Benefits in Missouri and Kansas Impact Families

Two sheriff deputies were killed while on the job in Kansas City when the prison inmates they were transporting attacked them. The incident highlights the differences in workers’ compensation schemes of different stats, and how those differences impact real-life situations and the lives of real people. Two Deputies Killed in the Line of Duty The incident happened in Kansas City, Kansas. Two ...

Another Car Accident on Dangerous Stretch of Road

A fatal car accident to the west of St. Joseph, Missouri, raises an interesting problem in the law: Who is responsible when the road causes a crash? Single-Vehicle Car Crash Leaves One Dead The incident happened outside of Cummings, Kansas, around 33 miles southwest of St. Joseph and 55 miles northwest of Kansas City, Missouri. A local resident found a wrecked pickup truck in a ditch near a ...

Fatal Workplace Accident Complicated by Maze of Companies

Two construction workers died in an accident on the job site last week. This incident highlights how the complex arrangements between general contractors and subcontractors can make it difficult to know where to turn for workers’ compensation or personal injury recovery. Two Workers Die After Falling Down Elevator Shaft The incident happened on June 4, 2018, in St. Louis, Missouri, at a building ...

Manslaughter Conviction After Car Accident

A local man has been convicted of manslaughter for his role in a fatal car accident in Parnell, Missouri. The incident highlights the dangers of vehicles towing trailers or other equipment, as well as some of the rules and regulations that control these trailers. It also shows how developments in a criminal case can impact an associated wrongful death claim. Tractor Involved in Fatal Car Accident ...

Summer Workplace Safety: Heat Stroke

Summers in Missouri can be extremely hot. Unfortunately, not everyone works inside in the air conditioning. Many workers have to stay outside in the heat while they perform physically-demanding jobs like road construction, landscaping, or farming. Knowing what heat stroke is and what it looks like when someone develops it can save a life. If you suffer heat stroke while on the job, you can benefit ...