As of February 2nd, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation consolidated at least 55 lawsuits against drugmakers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly into a multidistrict litigation (MDL) concerning GLP-1 RAs (specifically, Ozempic and similar medications). Lawsuits will be centralized in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania under U.S. District Judge Gene E. K. Pratter.
In the Kansas City area, when you find yourself in need of a personal injury attorney, you literally have hundreds to choose from. That can be overwhelming! How do you narrow it down to find the right law firm? Knowing some questions to ask can help you find the right fit, the right experience, and the right qualifications. Let us help you get started with some questions you should ask.
What is a personal injury? Why might you need a personal injury attorney? These and other commonly asked questions will give you an idea of what to expect in a personal injury case. A quick caveat: know that each person’s situation is different; use these FAQs as a general guide.
Are you familiar with Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) law? It is a three-step licensing process designed to help inexperienced teen drivers acquire the skills needed to be responsible drivers and make the road safer for all drivers.
Thanksgiving weekend is the most traveled holiday period of the year and DUI arrests are at their highest between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Impaired drivers make it a dangerous time to be on the road. Why? Because alcohol and drugs decrease your ability to drive a motor vehicle safely. The more you consume, the more you are impaired. Impaired driving alters your judgment, response time and other driving abilities so when you decide to get behind the wheel to drive, there is a higher likelihood that you will be involved in a car accident.
This general overview may help you gain a better understanding of how alcohol and drugs can affect your driving abilities.
We are proud to announce that Brian Franciskato, Dean Nash and Randy James have all been selected as 2023 Top Rated Super Lawyers, recognized in both Kansas and Missouri.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of mental health disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as a severe car accident. In fact, car accidents are one of the leading causes of PTSD among the general non-military population and 9% of car accident survivors develop PTSD.
Most people have not met with a lawyer in any professional capacity and may not know what to expect. Know that this is a time for you to assess your choice of a personal injury lawyer. Use these seven tips to help you prepare for your first meeting with your lawyer.
In any personal injury accident claim, insurance companies look for reasons to offer you a low settlement. If a pre-existing injury exists, they might use this when determining an offer. But having a pre-existing condition or prior injury does not mean you do not have a claim or have not suffered trauma. Being in a car accident can worsen an existing injury and contribute to the treatment you need.
For many, impaired driving might be defined as being under the influence of alcohol when operating a motor vehicle. Impaired driving is really driving under the influence of ANY substance that alters your judgment, response time and other driving abilities. That includes both alcohol-impaired and drug-impaired driving.
Driving impaired by any substance—alcohol or other drugs, whether legal or illegal—is against the law in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
