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Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled

St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:04:00 GMT

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Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boys-hooded-jackets-recalled-by-bonded-apparel-neck-drawstrings-pose-strangulation-hazard-sold-exclusively-at-dds-discounts-151534225.html

Seven hundred and twenty boys' hooded sweatshirts have been recalled. The producer of the sweatshirts is Bonded Apparel Inc. The recall is being initiated because the drawstrings in the sweatshirts pose a strangulation hazard to children. There have been no reports of injuries from the sweatshirts at this time. However, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has asked consumers to return the item to their retailer of purchase. This recalled item was sold exclusively at dd's Discount stores.

If you or a loved one is affected by a product that causes injury, Meyerkord and Meyerkord, LLC is the family of attorneys that will fight for you and your family's interests. Meyerkord and Meyerkord will represent you zealously in order to get your family the compensation that it deserves. Please contact our knowledgeable products liability attorneys at (314) 436-9958 or (800) 391-4318 if you have suffered from a loss due to the negligence of a producer of consumer products.

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Lawsuit Filed in Tent Collapse

St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:50:00 GMT

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Lawsuit Filed in Tent Collapse

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/lawsuits-filed-in-fatal-tent-collapse-at-kilroy-s/article_d590b270-9df5-11e1-8bf6-001a4bcf6878.html

After a St. Louis Cardinals win on April 28, many fans decided to go down to Kilroy's, a local restaurant and bar. The owner had placed a tent outside his establishment because the condition called for rain, and he wanted to allow for as many patrons as possible. Throughout most of the early afternoon, the weather was rainy but calm. This calmness was interrupted by wind that reached fifty miles an hour and knocked the tent down killing one patron and injuring many. The city requires that tents covering one thousand square feet be able to withstand ninety mile an hour winds. However, the tent company hired to put up the tent did not meet the required specification for the city of St. Louis because the storm that came through only produced fifty mile an hour winds. Two people injured in the suit have sued the bar and the tent company, and according to the owner of Kilroy's, "it was expected."

Premises liability and safety of patrons of a business or public place plays an important role in our society. It is paramount to determine who bears the responsibility of an unsafe condition of a public place. The attorneys at Meyerkord and Meyerkord, LLC have experience with premises liability cases and can help you recover for injuries that you or a family member sustain while on a business owner's property that is open to the public. Please call (314) 436-9958 or (800) 391-4318 for a no-obligation consultation regarding your potential case.

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Three Teens Injured in ATV Accident

St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:59:00 GMT

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Three Teens Injured in ATV Accident

http://www.kmov.com/home/Three-teens-injured-in-Lincoln-County-ATV-crash--151242435.html

Three 14 year olds have been hospitalized after an accident on Friday. Authorities have stated that one of the teenagers was driving the all terrain vehicle (ATV) when the teen lost control and struck a tree. The driver received minor injuries. However, her passengers were seriously injured. The passengers had to be airlifted from the field where the accident occurred. According to authorities, none of the teens were wearing seatbelts.

The personal injury attorneys at Meyerkord and Meyerkord, LLC are experienced with motor vehicle accident claims and can help you or someone you know who has been in a motor vehicle accident. We have a track record of recovering millions of dollars due to car accidents and helping clients recover from their traumatic experience. Our personal injury attorneys are licensed in Missouri and Illinois. We have logged thousands of hours on the phone with insurance companies and recovered millions of dollars for medical bills, pain and suffering, and property damage. We have over 80 years of combined experience. Please contact us at (314) 436-9958 or (800) 391-4318 for a no-obligation assessment of your potential motor vehicle case.

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Passenger Dies from Drunk Driver

St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

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Passenger Dies from Drunk Driver

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/alleged-drunken-driver-charged-with-manslaughter-jailed-in-hillsboro/article_a057a6de-9a14-11e1-9de6-001a4bcf6878.html

Matthew Goff, 23, ran a stop sign and swerved to miss an oncoming vehicle. After swerving Mr. Goff lost control of his vehicle and wrecked his car. His passenger died from the wreck, and according to authorities Mr. Goff was intoxicated at the time of the accident. Police have not released Mr. Goff's blood alcohol levels. However, he is now being charged with the murder of his passenger. Police have not released his passenger's name.

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Ford Settles Lawsuit

St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:58:00 GMT

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Ford Settles Lawsuit

http://www.freep.com/article/20120508/BUSINESS07/205080338/Settlement-reached-in-Ford-suit

Ford has settled a suit with a man over defective tires on Ford's Bronco II. The Montana resident was left paralyzed after a tire blowout on his Bronco and sued Ford, the dealership where he bought the car, and Firestone who manufactured the tire. All other parties except Ford settled out of court. The jury returned a favorable verdict for the plaintiff against Ford which stated that a manufacturing defect had a substantial cause in the accident. The amount Ford is liable to the man has yet to be determined.

The personal injury attorneys at Meyerkord and Meyerkord, LLC are experienced with motor vehicle accident claims and can help you or someone you know who has been in a motor vehicle accident. We have a track record of recovering millions of dollars due to car accidents and helping clients recover from their traumatic experience. Our personal injury attorneys are licensed in Missouri and Illinois. We have logged thousands of hours on the phone with insurance companies and recovered millions of dollars for medical bills, pain and suffering, and property damage. We have over 80 years of combined experience. Pleasecontact us at (314) 436-9958 or (800) 391-4318 for a no-obligation assessment of your potential motor vehicle case.

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Two People Hurt in School Bus Accident

St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:24:00 GMT

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Two People Hurt in School Bus Accident

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/two-hurt-in-school-bus-crash-near-gray-summit/article_01309402-9655-11e1-afea-0019bb30f31a.html

Two people sustained injuries on Friday afternoon when the school bus they were riding in was rear-ended by another vehicle. The accident happened on Interstate 44 near Gray Summit. Both injured passengers were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The accident occurred as the bus was attempting to exit the interstate.

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Woman Killed in Missouri Crash

St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:21:00 GMT

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Woman Killed in Missouri Crash

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/de-soto-woman-killed-in-southeast-missouri-crash/article_9c5490b8-96d3-11e1-8dd4-0019bb30f31a.html

Amanda Allenbaugh, 28, was a passenger in a vehicle that left the roadway on Thursday night in De Sota, Missouri. The vehicle overturned after leaving the roadway and hit a utility pole. Ms. Allenbaugh died at the scene. Police stated that the vehicle was driven by Donald Smith, 35, and he is being treated for serious injuries in Cape Girardeau. Both people in the vehicle were ejected after the vehicle left the roadway.

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MetroLink Train Kills Man

St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:18:00 GMT

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MetroLink Train Kills Man

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-killed-after-being-struck-by-metrolink-train/article_f6963d1a-97a0-11e1-a99f-001a4bcf6878.html

A man was hit and killed by a MetroLink train on Saturday night around ten o'clock. Police have stated the man was walking on the tracks when the train approached him, and the train was unable to stop. Police have yet to identify the victim but have stated the victim is 26 year old man. There has been no indication why the man was walking on the train tracks.

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Mother Sues St. Louis Police in Daughter's Death

St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney — Sun, 06 May 2012 01:43:00 GMT

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Mother Sues St. Louis Police in Daughter's Death

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/mother-of-woman-killed-by-suspect-in-police-pursuit-sues/article_5a700daa-954b-11e1-b8d7-0019bb30f31a.html

The mother of a young woman who was killed in 2010 is suing the St. Louis Police Department. The death of Angela Robertson, 20, happened when a suspect being chased by police in a stolen car collided with her vehicle. Ms. Robertson died at the scene while her passenger was serious injured. Ms. Robertson's mother has sued the police for over $50,000 in compensatory damages as a result of their alleged negligence. The driver of the stolen car that collided with Ms. Robertson's car received a fifteen year suspended sentence.

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Carnival Cruise Sued over Passenger's Death

St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney — Sun, 06 May 2012 01:41:00 GMT

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Carnival Cruise Sued over Passenger's Death

http://galvestondailynews.com/story/311978

Angel Holcomb, 39, bled to death while waiting for a canoe ride from her room to a Carnival Cruise ship's infirmary. Ms. Holcomb's family has sued the cruise ship for negligence because according to the complaint after Ms. Holcomb severed an artery in her arm, it took the ship nearly an hour to get Ms. Holcomb any medical assistance. Ms. Holcomb injury was sustained as a result of slipping and falling on the ship and cutting her arm on glass. Her family who was with Ms. Holcomb on the ship had to watch in horror and provide whatever medical assistance they could as Ms. Holcomb died while awaiting medical services from the ship's crew.

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Motorcyclists in Critical Condition after Tire Fails

St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:45:00 GMT

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Motorcyclists in Critical Condition after Tire Fails

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/illinois-couple-critically-injured-when-motorcycle-tire-blows-out/article_b01a1c58-945d-11e1-938f-001a4bcf6878.html

A couple from Madison County Illinois was travelling on I-64 near Illinois Route 161 when suddenly crashed. James and Lisa Callahan were riding on their Harley Davidson motorcycle when the back tire blew out. The tire failure caused Mr. Callahan to lose control of the motorcycle sending both the passenger and the driver flying off the motorcycle. The couple was flown to St. Louis University Hospital, and both Mr. and Mrs. Callahan are listed in serious condition after the accident.

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Driver Kills Woman in Hit and Run

St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:43:00 GMT

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Driver Kills Woman in Hit and Run

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-suspect-in-custody-in-fatal-st-louis-hit-and/article_af411380-945e-11e1-80d0-001a4bcf6878.html

Amber Wood was killed in a hit and run on Friday night outside the Broadway Oyster Bar in St. Louis. The accident occurred at two in the morning as Ms. Wood was attempting to cross the street. Police recovered the vehicle near an old scrap yard and have stated as of Wednesday suspects are in custody. However, authorities have yet to identify those in custody. Ms. Wood's family has set up a memorial fund in her name.

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Ten Million Dollar Settlement Reached in Former Sun Times Owner's Death

St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:36:00 GMT

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Ten Million Dollar Settlement Reached in Former Sun Times Owner's Death

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-04-23/business/ct-biz-0424-tyree-settlement-20120423_1_probate-court-million-settlement-wrongful-death

The former owner of the Sun Times, James Tyree, died at the University of Chicago Medical Center in March of 2011. Mr. Tyree suffered from stomach cancer, but according to a suit by his family, Mr. Tyree's death was partially caused by a botched catheter removal by one of the University of Chicago's doctors. The hospital signed the settlement without admitting fault. The settlement awarded the family ten million dollars.

Contact with health care professionals is a necessary part of our society and almost always beneficiary. However, providers are human and mistakes can be made. Even the most careful health care professionals can make a mistake that injures a patient. However, not all medical mistakes rise to the level of malpractice. The skilled medical malpractice attorneys at Meyerkord and Meyerkord, LLC will help you if you believe you are the victim of medical malpractice. Our medical malpractice attorneys continue to set the standard for representation of difficult cases. If you have a medical malpractice issue, contact us at (314) 436-9958 or (800) 391-4318 to schedule a no-obligation meeting with a medical malpractice attorney.

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KY Woman Sues Dentist after Dental Tool Falls Down Her Throat

St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:01:00 GMT

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KY Woman Sues Dentist after Dental Tool Falls Down Her Throat

http://www.kentucky.com/2012/04/27/2166759/woman-sues-lexington-dentist-after.html

A screw driver had to be removed from Linda David's intestinal track after her dentist dropped the tool down Ms. David's throat during a routine dental procedure. The dentist, Dr. Galbreath, attempted to retrieve the tool after Ms. David ingested it by having her try and regurgitate the tool. Ms. David, 71, has brought a suit against her dentist for the mishap and for damages as a result of the injuries sustained from ingesting the small screw driver. The suit alleges Ms. David suffered lost earning potential, pain and suffering, and medical expenses.

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17,000 Scuba Hoses Recalled

St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:44:00 GMT

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17,000 Scuba Hoses Recalled

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/xs-scuba-recalls-miflex-high-pressure-diving-hoses-due-to-drowning-hazard-148108455.html

The U.S Consumer Safety Commission announced a recall of Miflex high pressure scuba hoses. The product is manufactured in Italy but is widely used in the United States. 17,000 hoses were a part of this recall. The company which manufactures the hoses has now reported nearly two hundred hose failures with the product have been reported. No injuries have been reported with the recall at this time. The hoses are sold individually at dive shops and cost around fifty dollars.

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