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An employment contract is a foundational document for the employer-employee relationship. There are many advantages to using a contract. For employers, a contract will clearly spell out employee obligations and expectations. It should also protect trade secrets and proprietary information, like customer lists. Employees also benefit from employment contracts, which typically guarantee employment for a …
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The average home has many hazards, including chemicals and electrical wires. You might not think that your furniture is a danger. In reality, however, thousands of people end up in the emergency room each year following accidents involving dressers, bookshelves, chairs, and beds. If you were hurt by dangerous or defective furniture, contact Call & …
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Divorce is expensive, but those going through it can take simple steps to protect their finances. At Call & Gentry Law Group, LLC, we have helped many men and women through the divorce process, so we understand the financial hazards our clients confront. Below, our Jefferson City family lawyer lays out 6 simple steps you …
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Business disputes are expensive. In addition to hiring attorneys, you might be pulled away from your business to participate in depositions or answer a lawyer’s questions. With a properly drafted contract you can avoid many disputes, but every company at one time or another finds itself in business litigation. Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution …
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Children spend almost half of every year in school, so it is unsurprising that many are injured there. Unfortunately, bringing a claim for a school injury is not as easy as other types of personal injury cases. Certain hurdles confront concerned parents, and the law around suing isn’t always clear. At Call & Gentry Law …
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Too many owners think their dogs are harmless, which is why they don’t restrain them by using a leash or kennel. But these animals can cause devastating injuries to innocent people. Sadly, one tragic accident happened close to Kansas City in October. According to ABC News, an Amazon worker was mauled to death in Excelsior …
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Drunk driving accidents often happen at high speeds and late at night when visibility is low. If you were struck as a motorist or pedestrian, you can suffer horrifying injuries. Many drunk driving accident victims have medical bills which far exceed the at-fault driver’ insurance. Indeed, they call us worried about how they will cover …
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According to KRCG TV, Missouri is considering a new bill that limits using a hand-held cell phone while driving. This law would bring Missouri in line with most other states and is the strongest bid yet to reduce distracted driving accidents. Currently, Missouri and Montana are the only states without a texting ban. What the …
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In addition to allowing recovery for bodily injuries, medical bills, and lost income, Missouri law permits injured victims to seek damages for both physical and emotional pain and suffering. Injuries like bone fractures, nerve damage, and concussions are not only painful, they also often prevent victims from enjoying their hobbies and spending time with friends, …
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Missouri law requires that any motorist involved in a car accident stop immediately and swap information with others involved. Sadly, many motorists are either too distracted or too afraid to stop. They instead flee the scene, leaving injured victims behind with no visible means of getting help. In the typical car accident case, a victim …
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