Labor Day is around the corner, which means we can enjoy an extra day off to relax, have fun, and unwind. Are you planning on doing something exciting for this short holiday before the school year starts again? If you’re considering an adventure out on the water this weekend, we want to make sure you’re…
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.…
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…
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…
With the rising temperatures of summer quickly approaching, many of us are eager to get outside and get active this season. To take advantage of the summer sun and enjoy the fresh air, there are many fun recreational activities happening in our communities that we are able to get involved in; however, we often forget…
Wrongful Death Lawsuits Filed Two wrongful death lawsuits have been filed in Taney County this August stemming from two separate incidents of kayakers drowning in Bull Creek at the same location. The location in question was a manmade crossing that stretched across the creek. The US Army Corps of Engineers issued a Nationwide Permit to…
This week is National Safe Boating Week. In light of the tragic boating accident that took place at the Lake of the Ozarks over the weekend, we at Monsees & Mayer, P.C. feel it is important to promote the safe boating campaign. If everyone would take these to heart our waterways would be a great deal safer. Safe Boating…
With the summer months right around the corner, many people will be getting out into nature to enjoy some fun in the sun. Boating is one of the most common and enjoyable summer activities. Nothing beats hitting the open water in a boat and experiencing all that nature has to offer. While this can be…