St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney Blog

 According to recent article in Men’s Health Magazine, St. Louis was ranked as one of the most   dangerous cities for men in regard to automobile accidents.  The magazine tabulated the rate of fatal  crashes; the percentage of fatalities involving alcohol, speeding, or hit and run; and the rate of seatbelt use (National Highway Traffic  Safety …

Two people were killed in a car crash at North Grand Boulevard and Natural Bridge in North St. Louis, Misssouri The intersection camera captured the tragic accident.  The video shows a green light for north and south traffic on Grand Boulevard at Natural Bridge when a westbound car on Natural Bridge sped into the intersection, clipped …

An 18 year Afton man was killed in a Chesterfield  three-car  accident on Wednesday, February 28. The young man’s car collided head on with a 2012 Infiniti SUV around 11 a.m on Olive Boulevard near Creve Coeur Mill Road. According to Chesterfield police, the Infiniti driven by a 36 year old man of Oakland, California …

As the world becomes accustomed to carrying the internet in their respective pockets, drivers are demanding greater options in cars for accessing information.  In response to this, car makers have stepped up their efforts to give consumers greater options when driving.  While this may be a boon for millenials who are accustomed to having any …

As couples exchange gifts and pleasantries to show their affection on this Valentine’s Day, there is an even more important gift to be given – the gift of life.  February 14 is National Donor Day, promoting awareness of the benefits of organ donation.   If you have not signed up to be part of this important …

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and BSH Home Appliances Corporation have recalled the Tassimo Single-Cup Brewers for burn hazards posed by the defective coffee makers. The CPSC announced the recall on February 9, 2012 .Reports of people being sprayed and burned by erupting hot liquid and coffee grounds has led to a massive …

Snow has been falling since late morning as predicted by the weather service. The winter weather has reportedly already claimed two lives this morning in Missouri auto accidents.  The Missouri Highway Patrol said a 30 year old woman of Foley lost control of her Ford Explorer and crossed the center line hitting the front of …

As gas fire places become more common, so too do the severe burns associated with their glass coverings.  Unlike traditional wood burning fireplaces, gas fireplaces burn constantly.  This means that there is a constant source of heat on the glass, greatly increasing their temperature.  These glass coverings can reach temperatures of 500°F, hot enough to …

As Monday marked the beginning of National Burn Week (Feb 5-11), we want to talk about some different kinds of burns.   As stated in prior blogs, an estimated 83,300 children ages 14 and under were treated in hospitals for burn-related injuries in 2003.  Approximately 21,000 children were treated for scald burns.  So what are scald …

February 5-11, 2012 is Burn Awareness Week in the United States.  While we have previously blogged about burn injuries, they still tend to be thought of as some of the most dangerous and painful of all injuries.  The burn awareness week is aimed at increasing awareness of burn injuries and how to avoid burn injuries.  …