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Risks of DIY Employment Contracts

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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Were You or a Loved One Injured by Defective Furniture?

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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Should You Include an Arbitration Clause in Your Business Contracts?

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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Amazon Worker Mauled to Death by Dogs

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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Suing a Bar for Your Drunk Driving Accident

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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Proposed Bill Would Fight Distracted Driving

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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Proving Pain and Suffering

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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Can You Receive Compensation for a Hit and Run?

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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