Unexpected Discharge The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on the DIANA Stormrider Gen 2 Air Rifle. They say that the rifle can unexpectedly discharge even if the safety is engaged, which could result in a serious injury or death. The CPSC suggests consumers immediately stop using the rifle, and contact Air Venturi…
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August 14th marked the first day in New York’s year-long lookback window of the Child Victim’s Act. According to the New York State Unified Court System’s press office, there were 439 CVA cases filed the first day alone. The Child Victim’s Act of New York was passed to help sexual abuse victims whose statute of…
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Monsees & Mayer, P.C. is honored to announce that both Timothy Monsees, Senior Shareholder, and David Mayer, Managing Shareholder, have been included in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Attorneys do not purchase…
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Knowing what to do after a tree stand injury can not only help save your life but also help your attorney secure the compensation you may need later on to overcome your injuries. Call For Help From a strict safety standpoint, carrying a mobile phone with you when you hunt is a potential life-saving connection.…
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Over 7,000 Perpetrators It is disturbing that so many incidents of sexual abuse of children have occurred in recent decades, however there is a glimmer of hope that organizations like the Catholic Church are becoming increasingly forthcoming in revealing the episodes and exercising more transparency to avoid future abuse. Unfortunately, the Boy Scouts of America are not nearly as transparent. The…
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We are pleased to announce David Mayer has been named as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel! The mission of the NADC is to objectively recognize the attorneys who elevate the standards of the Bar. In addition, they provide a benchmark for other lawyers to emulate. The recipients…
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What is Passing the Trash? Schools perpetuating sexual misconduct towards children by educators has been, and continues to be, a major problem across the nation. When parents send their children to school, they trust that the school is doing everything they can to keep children safe. Still, schools continue to employ educators with a history of sexual abuse. Often…
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Every year, children are injured in firearm accidents that happen in the home. These accidents can be deadly and even in cases where everyone survives, they can lead to serious injuries. Loss of limbs, devastating fractures, damages to vital organs, paralysis and disfigurement can all result from a firearm. Centerfire weapons, those that fire a bullet with a center primer,…
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Missouri introduced two bills this year that can drastically shape the legal landscape for sexual abuse cases. House Bill 739 acts as a step forward in the fight for the rights of child sexual abuse victims, and Senate Bill 96 pulls us back. House Bill 739: Passing the Trash Schools perpetuating sexual misconduct towards children by educators has been, and continues…
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Wrongful Death at Work A longtime General Electric employee died a few weeks ago from workplace injuries in Louisville, Kentucky. Steve Herring was working on the refrigeration door line, when he was injured from “a metal fixture that holds foam insulation”. He was taken to the hospital, where he would later die from those injuries. General Electric…
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