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Example:  An IV catheter mistake leads to wrongful death Bethany Johnson was a patient at a Kansas City, Missouri hospital.  She was undergoing chemotherapy to treat her cancer.  Her physicians decided to give her the cytotoxic chemotherapy drug Taxol through a peripheral vein. Ms. Johnson informed the nurses she was experiencing pain and burning in […]

 It is common to receive a traffic ticket in Belton, Missouri.  The majority of these tickets are speeding; however they range from stop sign tickets all the way to driving while intoxicated.  This guide provides a quick outline of how to approach Belton Municipal Court traffic tickets.  The goal is to inform you to make the decisions

Dangerous products commonly injure or kill innocent victims.  Our laws have set up many types of lawsuits which can compensate victims for unreasonably dangerous products.  In response, corporations, manufacturers, and their distribution chain advocate legal defenses to escape responsibility for the injuries and deaths their products cause. Why Sue the Seller and Not the Maker?

Personal Injury Trial Attorney Matt Hamilton interviews Doctor Hamilton regarding Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.  The following subjects are covered Medication Replacement Electrolyte Imbalance Third, Electrolyte imbalance is emphasized. Electrolyte imbalance is important for cardiac function, maintaining blood pressure, supplying the body with oxygen and nutrients.  Electrolyte imbalance can cause multiple organ damage to

How much does points affect insurance?  A recent study of over 490,000 insurance quotes discovered the percentage insurance increase from different traffic ticket convictions.  The average results are as follows: It is significant to note these insurance price increases are averages, meaning half the drivers convicted of these tickets had insurance rate increases MORE than

You get sued.  They claim to be the “victim,” but you are the real victim.  You are being sued based on a falsehood … for their improper motives.  Can you strike back for justice? Victims often ask lawyers whether they can sue for malicious prosecution.  Situations arise when a victim has been sued wrongfully.  They

Lake Winnebago Police Department issues many speeding tickets, mainly on Missouri 291 Highway south of Lee’s Summit.  These speeding tickets are processed through Lake Winnebago Municipal Court.  The cost of just paying a Lake Winnebago Municipal Court speeding ticket and not hiring a traffic lawyer is cheaper in the short run and much more expensive in

This article analyzes the legal standard for malicious prosecution in criminal cases and the barriers that must be crossed to successfully bring such a case. People use the term “malicious prosecution” in two ways.  First, they use it for their friends and family for emotional support or a catharsis effect, to feel better about the

Amputation cases, especially where a prosthetic is needed, present unique legal problems.  The amputee may presume the cost of future medical treatment is a certainty.  This is far from the truth.  A number of problems may rob the accident victim of their ability to pay for future prosthetic costs and other medical treatment.  This article

You are speeding down a curving hill on your bicycle.  You sense the wind against your body.  The sweat on your back and the exhilaration of the exercise rewards your effort.  You are not encased in a glass and steel protective shield, like a motorist.  You are exposed.  You are in the environment; experiencing its