CASE LAW & LEGAL NEWS

While many people in Missouri vote in the November, few take the time to vote in other elections such as the August primaries which typically have more impact on the local level.  This year, the August primary will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2018....

From everyone at the Rana Law Group, we wish you all a happy Memorial Day!  The office will be closed in observance of the holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. The purpose of Memorial Day is to remember and honor those who died...

It is important to remember that anyone, at any age, can fall and be severely injured.  Surprisingly, these are some of the most common injuries seen in emergency rooms.  According to the CDC, “One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as a...

Once again, the University City Recycling Event will take place Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 9 a.m. to noon.  If you were unable to make the Earth Day Recycling Event in Forest Park, this is a great opportunity to get rid of many items.  See...

Tesla was in the news recently for a fatal crash.  While user error has typically been linked to the prior crashes, this instance was the first where the crash was as a result of the autonomous feature.  The crash, along with failure to meet production...

If you have a Takata airbag, it is important to know that Takata air bags still pose a danger.  Honda claims there are still more than 60,000 vehicles with faulty airbags that have a 50/50 chance of exploding and severely injuring a driver during a...

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...