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Do I Have Grounds for a Premises Liability Claim?

Do I Have a Slip, Trip, or Fall Claim? Nearly 8 million people visit emergency rooms each year due to slip, trip, and fall injuries. If you

February 12, 2018

Car Safety Improvments

Car Safety Over the past couple of decades, cars have become much safer. Engineers have introduced designs and safety equipment that make survival of a

February 7, 2018

Parenting Classes: Why Courts Order Them?

In cases concerning child custody, it has become customary for judges to order both parties to attend parenting classes either in person or online. The

August 1, 2017

Shipper Liability For Truck Crash Injuries

If you were seriously injured or lost a loved one because of a truck wreck you need experienced legal help. Truck crashes are not like car crashes,

July 25, 2017

Tractor Trailer Injuries & Joint Venture Liability

Safe operation and maintenance is the responsibility of tractor trailer drivers and motor carriers. Unfortunately, tractor trailer crashes often cause such serious injuries that the federally mandated

July 17, 2017

Who is Responsible for a Truck Driver’s Negligence

Recovering compensation for injuries from a tractor trailer crash can be complicated. Determining who is responsible for a truck driver’s negligence is critical to recovering money for your injuries.

July 5, 2017

Step-Parent Adoption

A step-parent adoption can be a relatively simple and rewarding proceeding. Seeing a step mother or father come legally the parent they and the child

June 27, 2017

Motorcycle Collisions

In 2015, 88,000 motorcyclists were injured in motorcycle collisions and 4,976 people were killed, which accounted for 4% of all crash injuries and 14% of

May 2, 2017

Bad Weather Truck Injuries

Bad Weather Driving Rules You need to know this bad weather driving rule if you have been injured in a truck wreck. The Federal Motor

April 16, 2017

The Dangers of Truck Driver Fatigue

Driver fatigue is one of the principle causes of truck accidents out on the road. Despite federal regulations which aim to limit the amount of

February 15, 2017

Do I sue Google? Autonomous Cars and Injury Cases

Injury cases are common because oo auto accidents. Will Google change all that? Google, one of today’s most innovative companies seems to have a never

February 12, 2017

Do Federal Regulations Prevent Truck Crashes?

Accidents involving commercial trucks are some of the most dangerous on the road. Passenger vehicles with even the best safety ratings may not be able

February 2, 2017

How to File a Car Accident Claim?

If you want to settle your car accident case, you will need to file a claim and then negotiate to get the payment you deserve.

January 27, 2017

Tips for Your New Year’s Resolution to Stay Safe

Perhaps your main resolution as you brought in the New Year was simply to have a safe and happy year. This fundamentally starts at doing

January 10, 2017

Beware of Insurance Company Adjusters Playing Doctor

When you suffer an on-the-job accident, you will not deal with your boss or employer as you seek some sort of compensation for your damages.

December 15, 2016

5 Ways to Avoid Car Accidents

For many Columbia residents, their cars are used to help them travel to and from work, pick up the children, get to the grocery store

November 9, 2016

Get into a Car Accident and You Don’t Have Insurance?

Missouri is considered a “no pay, no play” state. It means that if you are severely hurt in a car accident, and you do not

October 12, 2016

Hit By a Truck? Who Should You Sue?

If a negligent truck driver injured you, you may have suffered severe, life-altering injuries. In some cases, victims of trucking accidents face mounting medical bills

August 26, 2016

Top 5 Reasons for Trucking Accidents

In 2014, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) found that almost 4,000 large trucks and buses were involved in fatal crashes that year. In

August 22, 2016

Attorney Faiella Speaking at Missouri Bar Solo and Small Firm Conference

The 21 st Annual Missouri Bar Solo and Small Firm Conference will be held at the Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, MO from June 9-11, 2016. Attorney Faiella is

June 8, 2016

Attorney Faiella Scheduled to Speak at NBI Seminar on May 16, 2016

On Monday, May 16, 2016, the National Business Institute is holding a seminar titled, “Insurer, Adjuster, Agent and Broker Liability: A-Z.” It will take place

May 11, 2016

What to Do After a Car Accident

Immediately following a car accident , everyone involved experiences a flood of emotions—shock and confusion—and find that you have more questions than answers. Millions of car accidents

April 6, 2016

Concussion Management Laws, Protocols and Guidelines for Athletes

After University of Michigan quarterback Shane Morris was waylaid during a play this year, he appeared to suffer a concussion as he stumbled around the

December 15, 2015

New Soccer Directives Limit Heading for Young Athletes

In soccer, heading the ball is almost as common as kicking it for Missouri soccer kids. That’s going to change for players 13 and under

November 12, 2015