Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Kansas City, Kansas Sunday, a Kansas lawmaker’s child was killed was killed on a waterslide at Schlitterbahn Waterpark The waterslide allows a multi-person raft to go down the waterslide and each person must be 54 inches tall. The ride will be closed pending an investigation according to the park spokeswoman. The Kansas…
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[cbc_playlist videos=”10335″]Health Department No Longer Responds to Dog Bit Attacks Outside City Limits Due to budget cuts, Greene County, Missouri has a different way to handle dog bite attacks. A recent story as reported by KY3.com, discusses a dog bite attack that resulted in the victim being in “limbo” after the…
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There are an estimated 70 million dogs living in U.S. households. Millions of people, mostly children, are bitten by dogs every year and in most incidents, the bite was preventable. Dog Bite Prevention Awareness Week is focused on educating people about preventing dog bites. Some dog bite facts: * Each…
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It’s hard to look at this sweet face and imagine a dog bite attack! While dogs are man’s best friend, just about any dog can be provoked to bite or can be put in a situation where they bite. Remember, they are an animal and no matter how sweet their disposition,…
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, a study conducted by The John Hopkins University and published in the Journal of Neurotrauma, finds that falls are the leading cause of injuries such as bone fractures and spinal cord trauma among older adults in the United States. Researchers analyzed data from over 40,000 adults who…
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February 2-8, 2014 is National Burn Awareness Week in the U.S. and we want to take this opportunity to raise awareness about what you can do to reduce burns and scalding burns around you. We don’t usually think of scalds and burns safety until an accident occurs. If you have children…
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Yesterday, a one year old little girl was killed in East St. Louis when a car ran over her while she was playing in her grandmother’s yard. Apparently, two young boys, ages 11 & 12 were listening to music in their mother’s car when one of them accidentally put the…
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As Hurricane Sandy beats down on the Northeast, many homeowners are displaced, waiting for the storm to clear to begin rebuilding damaged homes. This will inevitably mean hours of time spent with an insurance adjuster. Many of these people may be in for a rude awakening, however, when they realize…
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Premise liability isn’t something that most people think about. They wake up in the morning, drink their coffee, head to work, go to school, run errands, eat dinner out and come home without ever thinking of whether or not they are safe. There are some areas of town that may…
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As an attorney, I hear lawyer jokes all the time: What do you have when you have three lawyers buried up to their necks in cement? Not enough cement. How many lawyer jokes are there? Three. The rest are true stories. And on and on… I’ve laugh them off as we all should…
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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…
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A new documentary movie “Hot Coffee” has the potential to become very controversial and popular in St. Louis, Missouri. It is a documentary that premiered at Sundance Film Festival this winter. The film sheds light on the true events of McDonald’s hot coffee law suit as well as several other…
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Every lawsuit is, at its core, a story. And it is the job of every lawyer to effectively communicate that story to a jury, to explain how these events have impacted a person’s life, and offer a clear explanation as to why this person is seeking damages. One very important…
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A social worker from Joplin, Missouri, severely injured while trying to assist disable adults during the Joplin tornado, has been denied worker’s comp insurance for his injuries. He was injured attempting to assist three developmentally disabled adults. He did not have medical insurance because he could not afford the premiums. He now…
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, U.S hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 8,600 people for fireworks-related injuries in 2010. That number was up 1,600 from 2008. Firework injuries most often involve hands, fingers, eyes and legs. According to the Amputee Coalition, the best prevention is to leave…
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An attorney from The Cagle Law Firm was quoted in The St. Louis Post Dispatch discussing the complications of slip and fall accidents regarding snow and ice. As January snow and ice continues to fall, a property owner must make the decision of whether or not to shovel and clear…
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Dog attacks in the St. Louis area continue to be the topic of parent’s nightmares. Such is the account of a three-year old little girl’s parents in Taft, California. The little girl was playing in her aunt’s back yard when a neighbor’s English mastiff’s attacked her. The little girl suffered…
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The family of a 34-year old father of three was riding his motorcycle and collided with a Columbia City bus in mid-July of this year. The family of the man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Columbia and the city bus driver as well for negligent…
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All Terrain Vehicles have become increasingly popular since they were first introduced over forty years ago partly due to the freedom and feel of danger that comes with riding an open air vehicle. While riding ATV’s can be very exhilarating and fun, serious accidents occur with far too much regularity….
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Drowning is the second leading cause of serious injury or death for U.S. children. Nine people drown every day in the US and 75% of the drowning occurs between May and September. Many steps can be taken to prevent your child from drowning or sustaining a serious injury. Children don’t…
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A water park in Ohio was sued last week for wrongful death over a tragic drowning of a 3-year-old boy in a park kiddie pool that occurred this past August. The complaint alleges that the park failed to have enough life guards on duty the day of the accident, which…
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A plaintiff from Atlanta recently settled a premises liability lawsuit for $475,000 after he sustained injuries from a fall at a national car wash company. The plaintiff worked for a company that supplied products to the car wash, and while at a service call, he fell though a fiberglass flooring…
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A plaintiff from Long Island, NY has filed suit against a supermarket for permanent injuries she sustained after jars of spaghetti sauce fell off the shelves onto her head, causing neck and spine damage. In her suit, the plaintiff alleges the supermarket was negligent when employees stacked the heavy jars…
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