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Posted on Apr 26, 2013
After the tragedy that befell Waco, Texas last week, many people have been pondering the importance of workplace safety at industrial locations such as fertilizer plants. A compelling article in The ...
Continue reading "Workplace Safety in Light of the West Fertilizer Explosion" »
Posted on Mar 28, 2013
Disneyland is commonly known as "The Happiest Place on Earth" but one visitor at the park in Anaheim, California would beg to differ. The individual with the initials J.M. was stuck on the ...
Continue reading "Man Wins $8,000 For Small World Breakdown" »
Posted on Mar 15, 2013
Cameron Groezinger-Fitzpatrick was a teenager who was in his first year at college when his life ended suddenly by biting a cookie. According to reports, the teen was aware of the fact that he had a ...
Continue reading "Teen Dies After Eating Cookie with Peanut Oil" »
Posted on Mar 12, 2013
Three Missouri residents (including a teenager) were injured in a car-van automobile accident on Sunday, a a news source reports. According to the report, the accident occurred at 1:26 pm ...
Continue reading "Missouri Auto Accident Leaves Three Injured" »
Posted on Jan 29, 2013
All of us at the Montee Law Firm want to extend our congratulations to our friend and fellow lawyer, James Montee, on being named by Missouri Lawyer's Weekly as Missouri's Winningest ...
Continue reading "Congratulations to James Montee on being Named Missouri's Winningest Plaintiffs Lawyer" »
Posted on Jan 25, 2013
Every day, thousands of people are injured as a result of slip and fall type injuries, also known as premise liability claims. Many of these injuries occur when an individual falls on a defective ...
Continue reading "Dealing With Public Sidewalk Slip And Fall Cases In Missouri" »
Posted on Jan 5, 2013
Car and truck fires are always frightening events. But when a vehicle appears to spontaneously combust, fear is often replaced with anger, and a lot of questions. Car and truck fires can result in the ...
Continue reading "2010 Ford F150 Truck Fires" »
Posted on Nov 27, 2012
Are you a Kansas City resident looking for a personal injury attorney? Whether you were injured because of a defective product or harmed in a drunk driving accident, you need an attorney on your side ...
Continue reading "Learn More About the Montee Law Firm" »
Posted on Aug 20, 2012
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), formally known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), affects approximately 1.2 million Americans. CRPS is considered a chronic condition. It can impact any part ...
Continue reading "Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Personal Injury Claims" »
Posted on Aug 8, 2012
The Montee Law Firm, P.C., congratulates our friend and colleague, Susan Montee, on her victory in the Democratic Party primary for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri. Susan beat a crowded field in the ...
Continue reading "Congratulations Susan Montee" »
Posted on Aug 6, 2012
Each year thousands of people die in accidents resulting from the negligence of another person, or company. A wrongful death claim may be brought by certain members of the deceased’s immediate ...
Continue reading "Wrongful Death Claims Are Both Emotional And Legally Complex" »
Posted on Aug 3, 2012
Many people that would never consider getting behind the wheel of a car or truck after having a few drinks think nothing of driving while tired. In fact a recent study by the AAA Foundation found that ...
Continue reading "Studies Indicate That Tired Drivers May Be As Dangerous As Drunk Drivers" »
Posted on Aug 1, 2012
In a decision that can only be described as a great victory for victims of medical malpractice, on July 31, 2012, the Missouri Supreme Court struck down statutory, non-economic damage caps in medical ...
Continue reading "Missouri Supreme Court Rules Non-Economic Damage Caps Are Unconstitutional in Medical Malpractice Cases" »
Posted on Jul 30, 2012
Residents of Missouri beware - con artists are at it again. The Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster has issued a warning relating to another scam involving alleged “prizes”. The thieves ...
Continue reading "Missouri Consumers Beware - Con Artists Have a New Scam" »
Posted on Jul 27, 2012
Somewhere in the United States, an individual suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every 15 seconds - over 2 million TBIs each year. A TBI usually results from a severe blow to the head. However, ...
Continue reading "Car or Truck Accidents and Traumatic Brain Injuries" »
Posted on Jul 25, 2012
When dealing with soft tissue cases, arguing that whiplash is not a serious injury is possibly the biggest myth perpetuated by insurance adjusters. Whiplash injuries commonly result from car ...
Continue reading "Whiplash Mythology" »
Posted on Jul 23, 2012
If you have been riding a bicycle for any period of time, you have undoubtedly had the misfortune of dealing with a car or truck driver that feels he or she owns the road. If you are fortunate enough ...
Continue reading "Bicycle Accidents and Proving Liability Using Helmet Mounted Cameras" »
Posted on Jul 20, 2012
I hear it from insurance adjusters time and time again: “Your client‘s car accident, involved a minor impact collision, with little property damage; therefore, your client cannot possibly ...
Continue reading "Minor Impact Car Accidents and the Insurance Adjuster's Refusal to Pay" »
Posted on Jul 17, 2012
Almost everyone has a friend of family member that has been injured due to a slip and fall. According to the National Safety Counsel, falls account for approximately 8.9 million emergency room visits ...
Continue reading "Slip and Fall Accidents a Leading Cause of Injuries in the U.S." »
Posted on Jul 13, 2012
Missouri has once again limited the rights of injured workers to recover damages. On July 10, 2012, Governor Nixon signed into law House Bill 1540, thereby amending RSMo Section 287.120.1. The ...
Continue reading "New Changes in Missouri Workers' Compensation Law Further Restrict Injured Workers' Ability to Obtain Compensation" »
Posted on Jul 12, 2012
Congress enacted the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) in 1977. The intended purpose of the FDCPA was to limit the harassment, abuse, and deception used many debt collectors. Unfortunately, ...
Continue reading "The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - Debt Collectors Continue to Violate the Law" »
Posted on Jul 9, 2012
During the course an initial Kansas or Missouri car accident, truck accident or boating accident consultation, most prospective clients ask: “How much is this going to cost?” It is a very ...
Continue reading "Missouri and Kansas Accidents and Contingent Fees" »
Posted on Jul 5, 2012
Residents of Missouri and Kansas are fortunate to have numerous lakes and rivers available for boating and other recreational activities. Unfortunately, boat accidents, like car accidents and truck ...
Continue reading "Boating Accidents - Fatalities Up And Alcohol Use Is A Major Factor" »
Posted on Jul 2, 2012
We will all do well to remember that July 4 th is so much more than a day to eat, drink, shoot fireworks, and generally have a good time. It is the reason for the celebration that is important. I ...
Continue reading "July 4th - Remembering the Reason for the Celebration" »
Posted on Jun 30, 2012
Commonly known as a statute of limitations, laws barring an individual’s ability to bring a claim for damages after a car accident or truck accident, after the passing of a specific period of ...
Continue reading "Truck Accidents and Applicable Statutes of Limitations" »
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