It is easy to get distracted while driving. But the good news: Distracted driving accidents are preventable. By following a few safety tips, you can minimize distractions, stay focused, and help protect yourself, your passengers, and others on the road.
Premises liability refers to the legal responsibility of a property owner to maintain their property in a safe condition for those visiting the property. The extent of liability a property or business owner has is dependent on the types of visitors.
Premises liability laws hold property owners legally responsible for accidents that occur on their property due to unsafe conditions. Premises liability claims are civil lawsuits that may be filed to hold such negligent property owners accountable for injuries that occurred on their premises. Learn more about the types of accidents that may be covered by premises liability laws.
Nash & Franciskato congratulates attorney Brian Franciskato for receiving the President’s Award from the American Association of Justice in July at the 2023 Annual Convention in Philadelphia, PA. He was also named Chairperson for the Membership Oversight Committee.
We are proud that both Brian and Amanda Cryderman (one of our paralegals) are actively involved in the organization, representing our firm and leading/participating on numerous committees.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed a Missouri bill which bans hand-held cell phone use for all drivers while behind the wheel. That now makes Missouri the 49th state to ban texting while driving for all ages, and the 28th state to pass a hands-free law. The “Siddens Benning Hands Free Law” passed through the Missouri Legislature as part of Senate Bill 398.
Have you been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence? Insurance companies may claim they are on your side, but that is not typically the case. An insurance adjuster’s primary goal is to pay you the smallest amount possible. They have several strategies they use to limit their pay out on claims; however, if you know how they operate, you can protect your rights, obtain a fair settlement and not let the insurance company take advantage of you.
Large, professional displays of fireworks are beautiful and fun to watch; however, they can be dangerous if not handled properly or in a safe manner. Learn more about the dangers of fireworks and the risks involved so you can be safe for the holiday.
Teleflex and its subsidiary Arrow International initiated a product recall of 262,016 Arrow Endurance Extended Dwell Peripheral Catheter systems on May 19, 2023. 83 complaints have been filed that the device can separate or leak when in a patient’s blood vessel. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall.
Missouri is one of only two states that does not ban texting and driving for all drivers. Right now, it is legal for drivers over 21 to text and drive but not for those aged 21 and younger. (Montana is the other state without a state law against texting and driving.) However, texting while driving may not be allowed much longer in Missouri.
Accidents resulting in serious injury occur far more often than we would like. That is why we have personal injury law: to protect us if we are injured or harmed because of someone else’s negligence. A personal injury lawyer will help you hold those responsible accountable.
Accidents happen across all industries. Some law firms specialize in the types of cases they handle, while others handle a broader range. While not comprehensive, this overview covers many of the more common types of cases a personal injury lawyer might handle.
