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2012
February
One Killed, Three Hurt in Franklin Crash
Raw Milk Sickens Dozen in Northeast
Family of Car Crash Victim Awarded under $600,000 in Arbitration Against MoDOT
Pedestrian Killed on Interstate 55
Pfizer Recalls One Million Birth Control Packages
January
Massachusetts Dentist Admits Using Paper Clips for Root Canals
Drive High before Crash that Killed St. Louis Mother
Student Grazed by Bullet while on School Bus
Man Killed, Five Hurt in I-64 Crash
A Woodriver, Illinois Man Dies in Crash
Man Wounded after Church Fundraiser
Unsafe Abortions on the Rise
Columbia, Missouri Man Receives $50,000 in Taser Law Suit
Woman, 80, Treated for Smoke Inhalation in Apartment Fire
Webster Groves Apartment Fire Sends Three to Hospital
Man, 81, Dies after Being Struck by Car
Facebook Researchers Seek Koobface Gang
Lax Standards of Missouri Child Care Leading to Infant Deaths
Police Arrest Italian Captain of Cruise Ship that Ran Aground, Killing 3
Six Injured as Truck Flees Police
FDA Stops Orange Juice Imports over Fungicide Concern
Franklin County Teen Cited for DWI and Assault
Medical Errors Going Unreported at Hospitals
Hot Air Balloon Crash Kills Eleven
Longtime Alabama Teach Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges
Man Pleads Guilty in Kansas City Car Crash Killing Two
7 Year Old Girl Dies of Peanut Allergy at School
No Charges for Teen Widow Who Killed an Intruder
Legal Strategy- Mountain Dew Can Dissolve Mouse Carcass
One Killed in Automobile Accident in Chesterfield
Two Men Arrested after Car Chase with Police
Man Accused of Beating Another outside Bar on New Year's Eve
Missouri Woman Falls to Her Death in Hawaii
No Link Found in Baby's Death and Formula
AseraCare Hospice Accused of Defrauding Medicare by U.S.
Another Teen Accuses Jerry Sandusky of Sexual Assault
Two Abortion Doctors Arrested for Late-Term Abortions
Facebook Photographs Lead to Child Abuse Arrests
2011
December
Metal on Metal Hip Implants Failing
Build-A-Bear Recalls 300,000 Teddy Bears
Family of Marine Jet Crash Awarded 17.8 Million
Mother Rescues Herself and Child with Facebook
Patients Receiving too much Care
FDA Raised Concerns about Defective French Breast Implants Ten Years Prior to European Scandal
Retailer Pull Formula after Infant's Death
Illinois Father Faces Abuse Charges over Facebook Pictures
Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report Website
Part of Arkansas Tort Reform Deemed Unconstitutional by State Supreme Court
Safety Tips for Teens in Car Accidents
Facebook Timeline May Bring Up Sordid Past of Users
Lawsuit Against Stent Doctor Turns Up More Potential Defendants
Sherriff Cannot Collect Workers Compensation in Charity Golf Tournament
Race Car Driver Dan Wheldon Hit Head on Post in Fatal Racing Accident
Lawsuit Initiated Against Doctors in Routine Wisdom Tooth Extraction that Lead to Teenager's Death
UPS Truck Driver In Serious Accident
Plan B One-Step Will Continue to be Unavailable Over the Counter for Girls Under 17
Missouri Business in Legal Trouble After Serving to a Visibly Intoxicated Person
Breast Cancer Awareness Bag Yanked After Label Warning of Lead Contamination Discovered
Woman Sues Schnucks After Tainted Romaine Lettuce Found to be Cause of St. Louis E. Coli Outbreak
Company Operating Helicopter in Crash Killing 5 in Las Vegas Also Behind Fatal Crash in 2003
Baked or Broiled: Studies Show that Eating Fish May Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
The Dispute Continues: Group of Radiologist Claim that Women Should Begin Mammogram Screenings at 40 Years Old
Meningococcal Vaccine Needs Three Year Booster to Maintain Effectiveness
Common Drugs Like Warfarin and Aspirin Biggest Reason for ER Visits by Senior Citizens
Tractor-Trailer Accident in North Carolina Causes Major Traffic Delays
Police Investigation of Fatal Accident of Pa. Man Challenged by Former Officer
19-Year-Old Woman's Parents Receive a $100, 000 Settlement After Fatal Accident
November
McDonalds Egg Supplier Fired After Unacceptable Conditions Found at Farm
Man Stabs Himself After Suffering from Severe Ringing in Ears After Rock Concert
New Insomnia Drug Approved by FDA
Virginia Bus Driver Charged in Death of Three
Police in Hot Water After Pepper Spraying Peaceful UC Davis Protestors
Missouri's Dog Bite Statute Benefits Victims
Woman with Face Transplant After Being Mauled by Chimpanzee Happy with Results
"Designated Jurist" Part of a Pilot Medical Malpractice Program has Potential
Pastor/Author Michael Pearl Scrutinized for Method of Corporal Punishment
"Find a Pox Party in Your Area"
Michael Jackson's Doctor Found Guilty of Manslaughter
E. Coli Outbreak in St. Louis Victim Count Rises
Mariah Yeater, Teen Girl Who Claims to be Pregnant with Justin Bieber's Child
CO2 Laser Used by Doctor to Relieve Debilitating Symptoms of Endometriosis
Food and Drug Administration Recalls ShoulderFlex Massager
FDA Approves New Medical Device to Treat Those Facing Coronary Artery Disease
FDA Skeptical Though Heart Device Meets Goals
Needle-Free Flu Vaccines Halted by FDA
Payments to Surgeons Raise Eyebrows
Anesthesiologist Found Guilty of Medical Malpractice
Girl Caught in Noose at Haunted Attraction Out of ICU
Class Action Trial against Makers of Light Cigarettes Begins in St. Louis
October
Five Killed in Wrong-way Accident Near Detroit
Meyerkord & Meyerkord, LLC is investigating claims against Mona Vie, Inc.
Workers' Comp Costs Postal Service More Than Necessary
Doctors are Increasingly Attracted to Hospital's Med Mal Insurance Coverage
Alleged DUI Case Sends Two to Hospital
High School Football Player Dies from Head Trauma
Driver of Tractor-Trailer Falls Asleep at the Wheel
Lack of Training Can Be Deadly in Cosmetic Surgery
Andrew Wakefield Accused of 'Deliberate Fraud' After Experts Decried His Report That Linked Vaccines with Autism
AMA Asks Supercommittee for Tort Reform
Facebook in Lawsuit Over Online Tracking
Michael Jackson's Physician Defends Against Allegations of Serious Malpractice
1998 Children's Online Privacy Act Faces Some Changes
Patient Compensation Fund Under Fire
New York Woman Wins $60 Million in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Drowsy Driving a Highway Danger
Meyerkord and Meyerkord Attorney Argues before the Missouri Court of Appeals in Worker's Compensation Matter
Tort Reform Caps Do Not Bring Down Malpractice Claims
Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Nets $4 Million
Potential Ban of Cell Phone Use For Truck Drivers
Listeria Outbreak a Major Concern in California Lettuce Market
September
Doctor Database Removed
Complaints about Cosmetic Lift Procedures
Taiwan Health Officials Investigate HIV Organ Transplants
Deceptive Trade Practices in Missouri
Living Safely in the Internet Era
Previously Used Flame Retardant Linked to Low-Birth Weight Babies
Part IV: Some Health and Beauty Services and Products Have Significant Risks
New Study Finds Patient Risk Higher With Temporary ER Staff
Part III: Some Commonly Used Health and Beauty Products and Services Have Significant Risks
Part II: Some Commonly Used Health and Beauty Products and Services Have Significant Risks
Health and Beauty Products; Some Commonly Used Products and Services Have Significant Risks
URGENT: MEYERKORD & MEYERKORD INITIATING INVESTIGATION INTO LIFESTYLE LIFT PROCEDURE
Wisconsin Nurse May Have Exposed Over 2,000 Patients to Blood-Borne Pathogens
August
Contrary to Popular Belief, Few Doctors Actually Pay Medical Malpractice Claims
Meyerkord and Meyerkord, LLC nets over $50,000 Settlement in Slip and Fall Case
Missouri Law Limits Student/Teacher Internet Contact
Juror Faints - Settlement Reached
Pine Lawn Police Officer Sues Claiming Racial Bias
Two 14 Year-Old Girls Electrocuted and Killed in Illinois Corn Field
Culture of Medicine Breeds Secrecy and Non-Admittance of Major Mistakes by Health Care Providers
Arkansas Woman Struck and Killed at Intersection of I-55 and I-70
Man Sues Over Unauthorized Amputation
Deceptive or Unfair Business Practices
Electronic Patch Could Take Place of Wires and Electrodes in Hospitals
Pitbull Fatally Mauled Pregnant Woman in San Francisco
Bus Accident in Pennsylvania Highlights Jump in Bus Accidents This Year
Meyerkord and Meyerkord LLC Represents Clients Against Tractor Trailers
Johnson & Johnson Lowers Dosage to Prevent Overdoses
Institute of Medicine Report Critical of Moderate-Risk Medical Device Approval Process
Meyerkord and Meyerkord, LLC Helps Clients Recover From Accident
Fan Safety at Sporting Event Takes Center Stage After Tragic Accident in Texas
Swing Sets Recalled According to Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC)
Tylenol Recall Threatens Consumers
July
Meyerkord and Meyerkord, LLC Helps Client Collect Against Uninsured Motorist
Meyerkord and Meyerkord, LLC Helps Client Recover From Serious Accident
Study Shows Portable Pools Just as Dangerous as In-Ground Pools for Children
Meyerkord and Meyerkord, LLC Can Help With Your Subrogation Issues
Meyerkord and Meyerkord, LLC Helps Client Recover From Accident
VA Sued Over Possible Hepatitis C Exposure to Former Patients
Meyerkord and Meyerkord, LLC Helps Clients Recover From St. Louis Cab Companies
Meyerkord and Meyerkord, LLC Settles Car Accident Case
Missouri Medical Malpractice Under Attack (Again) and Missouri Senator in Ethical Hot Water
Disabled Girl Receives $3 Million Verdict Against Midwife
Meyerkord and Meyerkord, LLC Settles Rear-End Car Accident Case
CDC Releases Updated VAERS on HPV Vaccine Gardasil
Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Not Yet a Reality in the US Military
Prison Employee Compensated for Not Receiving Adequate Equipment
Medical Malpractice Damage Caps in West Virginia: A "Slap on the Wrist"?
India Considers Regulations Requiring Cell Phones to Carry Warnings
FDA Restricts Controversial Diabetes Drug
Children's Motrin Lawsuit Nets $10 Million Settlement
New York's Novel Approach to Settling Medical Malpractice Cases
June
Innovative Legal Argument Clarifies Missouri Official Immunity
Settlement Agreement Reached in Chinese Defective Drywall Lawsuit
Meyerkord and Meyerkord, LLC Files Second Injury Fund Class Action
Pitfalls of Social Networking
Known Toxic Chemical in Popular Herbicide
Workers' Compensation Benefits and Civil Remedies May be Available
Birth Control Pill "Yaz" Class Action Lawsuit Underway
FourLoko Blamed for Death of Illinois Teenager
Workers' Compensation In Illinois Facing Possible Demolition
HEALTH Act of 2011
If You Think Your Missouri Medical Malpractice Claims Falls Outside of the Statute of Limitations, You May be Wrong
Meyerkord and Meyerkord Pursues Claim against Missouri Department of Transportation for Defective Road Conditions which Result
$58 Million in Damages Awarded to Family after Traumatic Birth
The Defeat of Missouri Senate Bill 33 Ensures Plaintiffs Right to Arbitrate by Expert Panel
May
Failure to Properly Diagnose; You Loss of Chance May be Compensable
Johnson and Johnson Recalls HIV/ AIDS Treatment Drug Due to Suspicious Odor
Missouri Highway Patrol Reports that in 2009, every 22.8 hours Injuries Resulted from Accidents Involving State Emergency Vehi
Drunk Driver's Continue to Threaten Missouri Motorists
Additional Dangers Face Children in Automobiles
Recent Study says that Acetaminophen may be Linked to Blood Cancer
Roadway Work Zones Require Extra Caution
Two Verdicts Against Missouri Personal Injury Attorneys
Injured at work? You may have "something more" than a workers' compensation claim.
Report Your Car Accident in Missouri so the Facts Get Recorded
Excessive Prescription of Piroxicam Results in Settlement
Passenger in car crash receives settlement after airbag was deactivated by vehicle owner
Injured on the Job? Do Yourself This Favor!
Workers' Compensation Law - Limits of Coverage for Heart Attacks, Strokes, Seizures and other Catastrophic Medical Conditions
April
State and Federal Efforts Honor Our Fallen Heroes; Applying for Federal and State Line of Duty Compensation Benefits
Insurance for the Insurance Company - The Implications of a Conditional Defense under a Reservation of Rights
The Changing Role of Expert Testimony in Missouri Wrongful Death Litigation
Questionable Insurance Practices: Insurance Companies Show that You Need an Advocate in Your Corner
Keeping Children Safe from Harmful Products
Missouri Consumer Protection
Motorcycle and Recreational Vehicle Inury
2010
October
Meyerkord & Meyerkord Makes New Missouri Case Law: False Light
Meyerkord & Meyerkord Law Firm Makes New Law Limiting Official Immunity in Missouri Personal Injury Cases
Personal Injury Plaintiffs Should Avoid Using Facebook Advises Meyerkord & Meyerkord Law Firm
August
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