Our hearts broke last night for the 31 people aboard the duck boat that capsized and sank in Branson, Missouri. This is the 22nd reported water-related death on Missouri’s waterways since May; and it may be the deadliest ever. The duck boat was owned by Ride the Ducks, which is a national duck tour operator with…
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Last night, 141 women, representing all of the survivors who spoke out about the abuses they endured by Larry Nassar, received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage. The award, named for American tennis player Arthur Ashe, is presented annually as part of ESPN’s ESPY Awards. It is presented to recipients who “reflect the spirit of…
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Concert injuries fall under the broad category of premises liability. Who is liable may depend on a couple of factors. Namely, how the victim suffered their injury and who controlled the facilities or the activities that produced the injury. Responsibility for injuries at a concert may extend to the owner of the facilities, concert promoters, and…
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Premises liability is a broad term applying to a wide range of cases that arise from unsafe conditions on land. Most of the time you can look to the owner of the property as the primary defendant. But, premises liability can extend to anyone lawfully in possession of the property with a right to control the…
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Day Care “Mosquito” Bite A mother received a call from a day care employee claiming her son had an allergic reaction to a mosquito bite. When she arrived, she found her 8-month-old son with bruises, scrapes, bite marks, and a swollen head. When questioned by the boy’s mother, the day care had no answers. News…
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As the 4th of July approaches, a holiday known for attracting large amounts of people to the lake, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds us that safety comes first. Missouri has designated June 29–July 1 as “Operation Dry Water Weekend,” a program designed to monitor and deter impaired boaters. This year’s Operation Dry Water Weekend comes in the…
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If you are like most people, driving is something you do on a daily basis without much thought. Some people get so used to driving that they seem to forget about the hazards on the roads in their area. Driving alongside diesel trucks is something you have probably done thousands of times. As a result,…
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In the wake of a deadly accident at Schlitterbahn water park in Kansas City, Kansas, the question of amusement park safety resurfaces after a rider fell from the “Typhoon Twister” at Six Flags in St. Louis, Missouri. Similar to the Verruckt water slide, which claimed the life of 10-year old Caleb Schwab in August 2016,…
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Nursing home abuse and neglect are serious issues that occur at facilities all across the country. Neglect is considered one of the most common types of abuse that occur. Cases of neglect take place when an individual is not receiving a proper level of care for their needs. The level of care required varies from…
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For years, the law firm of Monsees & Mayer has provided individuals in the Kansas City area with practical advice and superior representation for personal injury and accident cases resulting from negligence or wrongdoing from another party. Due to the dedication of the attorneys, and the entire staff, Timothy W. Monsees, a co-founder of the Monsees…
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