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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A Jimmy John’s delivery driver hit and killed a young boy riding his bicycle. The driver hit and killed Blake Huffman, 5, while Blake was riding his bike in front of his home. In addition to the grief they will suffer because of the loss, his family will also have to deal with the fact…
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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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A leading medical authority has issued a statement about the risks of driving fatigue within the ride sharing industry. Ride sharing, the general description of specific providers like “Uber” and “Lyft” is a quickly emerging industry that is revolutionizing the taxicab and limousine industry. Riders secure a car and driver through use of a smartphone…
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Summer is upon us. The pools and water parks are about to open. Fun in the water should not equate to danger in the water. All of us have some responsibility to look out for our own water safety, but owners and operators of swimming pools and water parks have a responsibility to make sure the premises do…
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