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Missouri’s Dram Shop Law In Drunk Driving Cases

10/08/24

Intoxication causes significant adverse effects on judgment, coordination, and ability, with impacts on driving and other functions that can result in serious harm to others. The criminal justice system is tasked with penalizing a drunk driver or a person who causes injuries to others while under the influence of alcohol, but it’s the civil courts…

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St. Louis Bicycle Helmet Law

Missouri is home to the iconic Katy Trail and adventurous terrain for avid cyclists. Not only is it a bicycle-destination state, but it’s also a bike-friendly state for residents who choose to bike recreationally or to work and school. Despite being home to more than six cross-state bicycle routes, Missouri state law fails to address…

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Strict Liability Versus Negligence

10/01/24

If you have suffered a preventable injury through no fault of your own, you may be wondering about the options available to you to recover common injury-related damages like medical expenses, lost wages, and compensation for your pain and suffering. A St. Louis personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party recovers an injury victim’s financial…

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Common Motorcycle Manufacturing Defects

Motorcycles may appear simple and bicycle-like to an untrained eye, with their two-wheeled, open-aired design, however, they are mechanically complicated machines with many interconnected parts and components, complex electrical systems, sensors, circuits, and relays. When even one component fails to function correctly due to a manufacturing defect, it can impact critical systems such as braking…

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Vertebral Fracture Healing Time

The spinal column is a critical component of the body’s structure, supporting an upright posture and protecting the sensitive nerves of the spinal cord responsible for communication between the brain and the rest of the body. A spinal fracture compromises important aspects of daily function. Spinal fractures are another way of describing vertebral fractures, of…

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