With many motorcycle owners itching to get back out on the road after a long and snowy winter, spring is the perfect time to remind everyone to be safe and aware while enjoying their motorcycle. It is common knowledge that cars have a difficult time seeing...
Bloomberg recently posted an article titled "Texting Drivers are Making American Roads Even Worse", which is available here. The article cites data which indicates mobile phone usage spikes around 4 p.m., which coincides with after work commutes. Of the 4.5 million people monitored, two-thirds of drivers...
Despite the recent cold and wet weather, spring is officially upon us! It also means the St. Louis Earth Day Recycling Extravaganza at Forest Park Community College is here. Please check the official website for more details, but the basic information is as follows: When: Sunday, April 8...
If you were injured on the job, typically you are entitled to a lump-sum settlement based on permanent partial disability (PPD) if you still have residual impairment. The Workers' Compensation settlement formula for PPD is a three-part formula based on the following: Permanent Partial Disability...
This Earth Day Recycling event is a great opportunity to get rid of some of your unwanted possessions but in a safe, environmentally friendly way. When: Sunday, April 21, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: St. Louis Community College – Forest Park Campus, off Oakland Avenue What:...
The New York Times posted the article "Learning from Litigation - How Health Care is Learning from Lawsuits" on their website. This is an excellent article which explains that one of the benefits of litigation and filing lawsuits is that it increases patient safety. The article states...
February 17, 2014 - I recently participated in a Wellness Zone event at Ram's Park sponsored by BJC. It was a great event with prizes, interactive drills (including a vertical jump test, field goal kicking, a timed 40 yard dash and others) and with many health...
January 22, 2018 - If you have a warrant in the City of St. Louis, the City of St. Louis Municipal Court is doing their popular Warrant Forgiveness Program. Individuals can come to the St. Louis City Municipal Court at 1520 Market [use 16th Street entrance] from...
If you have a personal injury case, the insurance company loves nothing more than to see a gap in medical treatment. Insurance companies use gaps in medical treatment as an excuse to discount the full value of an injured person's case. A gap in medical treatment...
Many people have never had a personal injury or workers' compensation case and wonder "what is a contingency fee?" A contingency fee means an attorney does not get paid unless a recovery is made. In other words, the fee is contingent upon getting a recovery. ...