Companies are supposed to design and manufacture safe products. No matter what the product is, it should be reasonably safe and, if necessary, come with clear instructions and warnings. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.
If you have been involved in a car accident and suffered serious injuries, you may be wondering: Do I need a lawyer—and when should I call one?
The short answer: contact a car accident attorney immediately after the accident—and definitely before speaking with an insurance adjuster, signing forms, or accepting a settlement. An experienced personal injury lawyer protects your rights, explains your legal options, and ensures you don’t settle for less than you deserve.
In 2022, 14% of motorists, or about one in seven drivers were uninsured, according to a 2023 study by the Insurance Research Council (IRC) (in Missouri, it was 16%). While all states require drivers to carry a minimum amount of car liability insurance on a vehicle, not everyone does so you want to make sure you have enough uninsured coverage.
In Missouri, drivers are required to carry a car liability insurance to protect and compensate others injured in a car accident where you are legally at fault, and uninsured insurance (UM) to protect you from drivers who do not have car insurance.
We rely on products every day—from vehicles to toys to power tools—trusting they’ll work safely and as intended. But when something goes wrong, a defective product can cause serious harm. If you have been hurt by a product you thought was safe, you may want to pursue a product liability claim.
Hundreds of adverse events associated with Bard PowerPort catheters have been reported to the FDA, and lawsuits are being filed against the manufacturers of the device over manufacturing and design problems that can cause certain parts of the catheter port and catheter tube to be susceptible to fracturing and migration.
If you have been injured after being implanted with a Bard PowerPort device, contact Nash & Franciskato at (877) 284-6600.
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.
If you’ve been injured in an accident in the Kansas City area, you may quickly realize there are hundreds of personal injury attorneys to choose from. That can feel overwhelming. How do you know which law firm is the right fit for your case?
The answer: Ask the right questions. By knowing what to ask, you can find a lawyer with the right experience, resources, and dedication to fight for your best outcome.
Let us help you get started with some key questions to ask before hiring a personal injury attorney.
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.
