Tag: St. Louis personal injury lawyer

Nursing Home Neglect Results in One Resident’s Death After a Fall

It seems as though nursing home neglect is becoming a bigger problem in our country than ever before. One recent case involved a woman who fell after walking out a facility’s front door. Earlier in the day, the woman had been evaluated by a physical therapist. A recommendation was made for someone to be with […]

Written by on May 2, 2017

Paralyzed Woman Wins $14.9 million in Medical Malpractice Case

Medical malpractice cases are rarely “slam dunks,” but one woman recently won close to $15 million. The case is labeled the second-largest medical malpractice case in state history. The woman’s injuries occurred when she was given an epidural injection in her spine at a same day surgical center. The drug in the injection is named […]

Written by on April 20, 2017

Dog Bites are Increasing in St. Louis for Mail Carriers

It seems like an old cliche; the dog biting the mailman. However, it’s actually anything but. The number of dog bites for United States postal employees has been increasing over the last several years. According to an article on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website, this increase could partially be due to the fact that online […]

Written by on April 18, 2017

Cases of Nursing Home Neglect are Becoming More Widespread Across the Country

Placing a loved one in a nursing home is never an easy decision. Families have every right to expect that their parents or grandparents will be well taken care of. Unfortunately, they’re often not. According to a recent Yahoo News article, this problem might be more widespread than most people think. The nursing home neglect […]

Written by on April 13, 2017

Dump Truck Stolen and Crashed in St. Louis

There are many different types of truck accidents that take place in St. Louis. However, one recent accident was quite unique. According to an article on the Belleville News-Democrat website, a dump truck was stolen from a local asphalt and landscaping business. The thief managed to get into the truck and drive it through a […]

Written by on April 11, 2017

Dog at Animal Shelter Bites Man in the Face

When you’re interested in adopting a pet, you’re always encouraged to visit an animal shelter and find a dog or a cat to rescue. Many people find their new best friends this way, and there’s no doubt that the work that’s done in animal shelters is important. However, sometimes incidents do occur, and in this […]

Written by on March 16, 2017

Blood Pressure Medication Leads to an Increasing Number of Lawsuits

High blood pressure is a serious problem in the United States. Many people suffer from this condition, and for them, finding a drug that can help is, indeed, a life-saver. Benicar is a drug that was introduced as a way to lower blood pressure, but since its introduction into the medical community, some patients have […]

Written by on January 31, 2017

Injuries From a Failed Medical Procedure Prompt a Lawsuit in St. Louis

In this day and age, technology has allowed medical professionals to improve the quality of life for patients all over the country. However, there are cases when their procedures fail, and when this occurs, sometimes patients are well within their right to file a lawsuit. One such case recently occurred in St. Louis. A man […]

Written by on January 26, 2017

Stray Dog Attacks Woman and Officer: This Could Happen in St. Louis

If you’re like most people, when you see a stray dog, your heart goes out to it. You want to help it any way that you can. Unfortunately, sometimes your best intentions can end with disastrous consequences. One woman recently learned this the hard way. She had seen some stray dogs and decided to feed […]

Written by on January 24, 2017

Huge Nursing Home Chain Cited for Nursing Home Neglect

A recent CBS News article depicts the story of a woman who recently lost her mother after she had been placed in a nursing home for rehabilitative care. The sixty-eight-year-old woman had recently been hospitalized for chest pains, and when she entered the nursing home, she was feeling quite well. Five weeks later, she passed […]

Written by on January 19, 2017