KANSAS CITY, Missouri (November 15, 2023) — A Johnson County, Kansas, jury returned a $550,000 plaintiff verdict for a woman who was rear-ended by another driver while pulling into her driveway in 2021. She sustained permanent injuries to her neck and brain, causing chronic, life-long pain and suffering. Prior to trial, the plaintiff presented a…
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When you’re injured in an accident you’re confused and overwhelmed. In most cases, especially if you have suffered a serious injury, the first question to enter your mind is “What do I do?”. You need to get help from an experienced personal injury attorney and here is why: Experience Assessing Injury Claims Personal injury attorneys…
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An organization may be liable for acts of abuse committed by an employee or representative. In a general sense, there are two ways an organization can be held legally responsible for acts of employees: Respondeat Superior This legal phrase literally translates as, “let the masters answer.” In common terms, it means the employer can be…
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Meet our team members, learn about our deep experience and discover why we are passionate about what we do through our monthly employee spotlight series. How long have you worked at Monsees & Mayer? Within the legal profession? I started a little over a year ago. Monsees & Mayer is the first place I…
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According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,522 people lost their lives in 2021 because of distracted driving. Missouri legislators are taking a bold step by introducing a new distracted driving law. As legal advocates, we want to provide information on how to navigate the new law. Missouri’s New Distracted Driving Law: A Closer…
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SPRINGFIELD, Missouri (August 29, 2023) — Monsees & Mayer, a personal injury law firm dedicated to representing victims and survivors of sexual abuse and those who have suffered serious injuries, has hired attorney and partner, Chip Lee in Springfield, Missouri. Lee joins the growing litigation team with offices in Kansas City and Springfield, broadening the…
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Approximately every 98 seconds, someone becomes a victim of sexual assault somewhere in the United States. Rape and sexual abuse are a growing problem in our society. The mental, emotional, and physical trauma and suffering have a lasting effect on victims. After someone experiences sexual abuse, it is crucial that they reach out to law enforcement as…
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Typically, people only seek out attorneys around the worst moments in their lives. Whether it be the unexpected death of a loved one, injury caused by gross negligence, or a multitude of other reasons, attorneys most often help guide and protect their clients during their most vulnerable moments. Finding An Attorney As such, finding the…
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Minors present some interesting challenges to any litigation. People under the age of 18, in Missouri, do not have legal standing to do many things in their own names. Statutory procedures are in place that govern may of the situations one will encounter when a minor suffers a personal injury or inflicts personal injury on…
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If you are involved in an accident and suffer personal injuries because of someone else’s negligent behavior, it is imperative to hire legal representation for assistance. Attorneys can field settlement offers and negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf. If the insurance company does not offer a fair settlement, then an experienced litigator will take…
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