It is believed that child sexual abuse is the most widespread health problem children across the state face with the most severe array of consequences. In fact, more than 5,800 children are victims of sexual abuse or neglect each year in Missouri. Although so many children endure these traumatic experiences, less than 38% of victims…
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Consent is agreeing, or giving permission, to do something. In Medicine, a physician and patient discuss an upcoming surgery, so the patient can give informed consent to proceed. The patient knows exactly what the surgery will entail and can make an informed decision to agree to the procedure. Consent also plays a role in participating…
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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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In April 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled that emotional distress damages are not recoverable in a private action to reform the Spending Clause of the U.S. Constitution statutes. Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller, P.L.L.C., 142 S.Ct. 1562 (2022). Here, we breakdown the decision, the impacts and what’s next. Decision Overview and What It…
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Reasons to file a personal injury lawsuit will vary from case to case. Personal injury lawsuits generally are brought about due to the negligence of another individual. In addition, the causes of these injuries can vary widely: injuries caused by a defective product, such as a defective firearm or machine; abuse suffered by those in…
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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? Even though the Monsees & Mayer team knew I had already committed to work at another firm…
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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 my legal career as a law clerk for Monsees & Mayer in 2010. Upon obtaining my bar license…
DetailsMonsees & Mayer P.C. is looking for a Receptionist/Intake Specialist to add to our team. We are a personal injury law firm with 6 attorneys, 4 paralegals and 3 administrative staff. At Monsees & Mayer, we believe every employee is an extremely valuable part of our team. We believe, in order for our firm to…
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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? My entire professional career. I started in 2014 as a clerk, then joined as an attorney in 2016. What inspired…
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri (May 19, 2022) — Timothy Monsees, senior shareholder and co-founder of Monsees & Mayer, was announced as the winner of the 2022 Dean of the Trial Bar Award at the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association’s (KCMBA) 49th Annual Bench-Bar & Boardroom Conference. Created in 1985, and formerly called Litigator Emeritus, the Dean…
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