When we represent an injured person, we compile a detailed accounting of the medical bills they incurred as a result of their accident. The total dollar amount of these medical bills plays a role in determining a fair value of the claim. Missouri Senate Bill 31, recently signed by Gov. Eric Greitens, alters this calculation—to … Read more
People are right to be afraid of getting into motor vehicle accidents with commercial trucks and rightfully so. Some of these vehicles can weigh anywhere from 10,000 to 80,000 pounds! These big rigs also tend to be less maneuverable, which makes it hard for them to avoid stopped vehicles or obstacles in their paths. While truck drivers … Read more
Missouri Governor Eric Greitens recently signed a “Right to Work” bill into law, which overshadowed two more recent major legislative moves aimed at another pivotal issue: tort reform. Many people support tort reform until they or a loved one is injured and they realize how dreadful it can be. Interestingly, the corporations and insurance companies … Read more
If you are injured, you are entitled to compensation for things such as medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. The amount you are awarded depends on many factors, including the severity of your injury, the impact it has on your life, the impact it has on your ability to work, how long … Read more
FOX News recently reported on the story of a UK pediatrician who has filed a malpractice suit against her doctors after experiencing post-surgical paralysis. The case demonstrates that even other doctors recognize when their peers have made an error, they should be held accountable for their negligence. As FOX News reports, 69-year-old Diana Birch lost a kidney … Read more
This week, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that placing a limit on plaintiffs’ wrongful death recoveries does not infringe on their right to jury trial. The decision is likely to adversely affect the bereaved in future wrongful death civil suits seeking monetary compensation for the loss of their loved one. As the Associated Press reports, … Read more
At Adler & Manson, our Kansas City personal injury attorneys take pride in providing world-class legal services. In addition to professional and proactive legal counsel, we desire to maintain constant communication with our present and future clients. As a result, we have expanded our reach and impact across the web by being available on a wide variety … Read more
You’ve been in a car accident. You’ve been injured, you’ve sought medical attention, kept all pertinent records, and stayed organized and on top of things. All this, despite the chaotic and traumatic nature of car accidents that leave us a little dazed in the aftermath. Through it all, you’ve kept good communication with your own … Read more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that the permanent contraceptive device Essure will receive a “black box label” following complaints of dangerous side effects from thousands of affected women. The device, which is manufactured and marketed by Bayer, is now linked to serious health complications, including life-threatening pregnancies and stillbirths. Essure is a … Read more
Every year, hundreds of thousands of car accidents happen on U.S. roads. Many of these deal serious injuries to people in the vehicles, people on bikes, or people just walking down the street. Many more don’t involve serious injuries, but the accident still ends up impacting the lives of the people involved. And some of … Read more