Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  St. Louis wrongful death differs from criminal law in that individuals, as opposed to the state, can bring the suit. The threshold for proving guilt in a St. Louis wrongful death claim is lower than is the case for a death under criminal law. The claimant’s lawyer need not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty of the wrongful death of another, but rather the claimant need only show that the quality and quantity of the evidence points to an act of
• DUI/DWI
  The NTSB proposal is in response to a catastrophic crash that occurred near St. Louis in 2010 involving texting while driving that killed two young people and injured 38 additional people. Distracted driving is becoming as dangerous as drunk driving and it is the NTSB’s mission to enforce the ban throughout the country.
• Wrongful Death
  Wrongful death generally refers to a suit brought against a person for the death of another person. The person or persons filing the claim often are close relatives of the deceased. In

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  If a worker is killed by a construction injury, their heirs are entitled to file a workers compensation claim. The heirs or faimly of a worker killed due to construction injury may also have recourse through the civil system. In some cases, the worker’s family or heirs may be able to file claims in both systems.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Beware of Child Drowning Deaths in Residential Swimming Pools It’s the time of year for outdoor BBQs, sunshine, heat and FUN! What goes better with summer time than a dip in a nice, clear swimming pool? There is no better way to beat the heat than with a swim. Let us discuss premises liability and what dangers to look for...

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Lawsuit Filed in Tragic Duck Boat Incident The tragedy that occurred in Branson, Missouri recently has resulted in a $100 Million lawsuit being filed by personal injury attorneys in Springfield, Missouri. There were 31 passengers aboard the Ride the Duck ride on July 19, 2018. Reports state there was a severe...
• Medical Malpractice
  If you have been seriously hurt in an accident of any kind, you may need a lawyer. To ensure youare compensated for your serious injury such as medical malpractice, defective product injury, boating accident or ATV accident, c all a Workers’ Compensation or personal injury lawyer in our office now at 314-862-7222.
• Auto Accidents
• Social Security Disability
  The process of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance is, unfortunately, a long and complicated one. But that does not mean you have to go through it alone. Having a professional St. Louis Social Security lawyer on your side will take the burden of paperwork off your shoulders and greatly increase the chance of your application being accepted.
• Dog Bites
  Many municipalities also have other protective measures in place such as leash laws or even breed specific legislation. Leash laws in particular can help prevent St. Louis dog bites from occurring and reinforce the responsibility an owner has for his or her dog.