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. However, children…
According to statistics, there are around 83.3 million dogs in the United States kept in approximately 56.7 households. The CDC survey reports that are an average of 4.5 million American dog bite victims per year, 1.5% of the population. With 885,000 bites per year, almost one out of every five…
In 2013, a one-year-old little girl was killed in East St. Louis when a car ran over her while playing in her grandmother’s yard. Two young boys, ages 11 & 12, were listening to music in their mother’s car when one of them accidentally put the car into gear which…
The documentary movie “Hot Coffee” became very controversial and popular in St. Louis, Missouri. The film sheds light on the true events of the McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit and several other families’ lives that have been changed due to tort reform. Since the McDonald’s lawsuit, the movie and many articles…
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…
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 ATVs can be very exhilarating and fun, serious accidents occur with far too much regularity. Many experts…
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 continue to fall, a property owner must decide whether or not to shovel and clear their walks and…
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…
