It’s a celebration at the Monsees & Mayer offices! Although times have changed in the 26 years since we first opened our doors, our mission has never changed – to fight for justice on behalf of those who need it most. Here’s to 26 more!
In recent news, the alleged abuse at Agape Boarding School has been brought to light by way of two new lawsuits, bringing the total number of cases to four. On August 6th, lawsuits were filed in Cedar County Circuit Court, where the school is being accused of negligence that led to physical and sexual…
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We would like to celebrate Monsees & Mayer’s Founding Shareholder Timothy Monsees on his reception of the 2021 ICON Award! This award is given to attorneys who spend years fighting for clients, demonstrating dedication to justice inside and outside the courtroom. We think Tim exemplifies these qualities everyday. The Monsees & Mayer team could not…
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Bars, restaurants, liquor stores or other persons or establishments who are licensed to sell alcohol and do serve alcohol to someone who is visibly intoxicated can be held liable for injuries that result. This is called “Dram Shop Liability”. In most states, people injured by drunk drivers or those hurt in a bar fight can…
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Summer is upon us. The pools and water parks are in full swing. After the better part of a year off from your favorite pool or park due to COVID, it is a good time to remind us all of swimming pool safety. Fun in the water should not equate to danger in the water.…
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Amusement park injuries and deaths are much higher than the public’s perception. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) tracks injuries and deaths at the nation’s many amusement parks. Since 2010 there have been over 20 fatalities at amusement parks. Annually, there are over 30,000 reported injuries. Statistics are generated for major parks such as…
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One of the scariest things we, as parents, do is allow our teenage drivers to get behind the wheel of a car and drive off on their own. The second leading cause of death for teens is car accidents and those between the age of 16 -19 are at higher risk. However, teen motor vehicle…
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Assumption of Risk in Daily Activities Do you know what it means to “assume the risk” of an activity? Many activities involve an element of risk. Some are inherent to the activity undertaken such as shooting off fireworks. However, people undertake tasks every day that are less threatening than shooting off fireworks. These tasks also…
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With summertime upon us, folks are jam-packed into pools seeking a fun escape from the heat. Most owners carefully manage their pools with all the proper procedures, staffing, and equipment. Even though this is true, a well-managed pool can have moments of forgetfulness and either you or a loved one may suffer a swimming pool…
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At Monsees & Mayer, P.C. our practice involves helping victims of sexual abuse. Our clients must share the most difficult experiences of their lives with us therefore, we wanted to make sure we did everything we could to make them feel safe and secure. We recently underwent trauma-informed training to help us better understand what…
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