A claim for damages for negligently causing personal injury may be brought by an injured victim in the Missouri courts. In the case of a deceased victim, the estate of the decedent may bring the personal injury in court. For example, an estate recently filed a claim on behalf of a father whose son was killed in an auto accident. The claim was filed against two bars, Spectators and The Mission, for knowingly serving alcohol to a male customer who later drove and caused an accident that killed the claimant's son. This is generally referred to as dram shop liability.
Workers' compensation claim might follow crush injuries
Construction workers in Missouri face an endless list of safety hazards that threaten their lives every day. Employers are responsible for the safety of employees, and they must comply with the safety regulations prescribed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. However, the number of workers' compensation claims that is filed by construction workers every year indicates that many construction company owners disregard that responsibility.
Personal injury suits could follow Missouri duck boat accident
A devastating boat accident that killed 17 people and injured 14 others is the subject of a recently filed lawsuit. The suit was filed by members of a Missouri family that lost nine people in the deadly accident and seeks compensation on behalf of their loved one's estates. It is likely that additional wrongful death or personal injury claims will soon follow.
Criminal defense strategies in Missouri
If you have been accused of a crime in the state of Missouri, it is likely that you are worried about defending yourself adequately and explaining your story of events so that the prosecution will understand your actions. While defending yourself against a crime you are accused of can be very challenging or relatively easy depending on the specific circumstances, acting early can help you to build a strong defense.
