Repeat DUI Offender Faces Charges in Fatal Crash

A 23-year-old man, who caused a fatal crash in November of 2014, is now facing numerous charges for driving under the influence and driving on without a valid driver’s license. The accident occurred in St. Charles, Illinois when the driver admitted to the responding authorities that he had snorted heroin just before operating his…

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Medical Malpractice fraudsters targeted nursing homes

In a joint effort, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, The Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Missouri Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has shut down Lawrence B. Iken, DPM, LLC. For healthcare fraud. Lawrence B. Iken, DPM, has plead guilty to charges including submission of false documents, reimbursement claims. From 2006 through…

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Kearny man suing rehab clinics for wrongful death

The nightmare of rehab was even more terrifying for the family of one Kearny kid. Twenty year old, Brandon Jacques, died of cardiac arrest shortly after being shipped around various detox centers. His family was awarded $10.25 million in a wrongful –death suit against two medical centers, with one more suit pending in Arizona…

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Copper Thieves cause wrongful death

Copper thieves prevented firefighters from reaching a fatal accident for nearly five minutes. Around 3 a.m on Saturday, April 11, 2015, A Kansas City Police Department officer zoomed after a SUV, traveling at a high rate of speed. Lights and sirens blared as the officer gave chase. The drive raced the Ford Excursion through…

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Two killed in Florida semi crash

Sadly two people were killed Thursday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in a fiery semi crash. In addition, the crash happened on Sawgrass Expressway when 50-year-od, Nelson Castro struck 84-year-old, Niculae Sandulescu’s vehicle from behind. Initially, Castro attempted to avoid the collision, but Sandulescu was traveling so slowly, and he did not have enough time…

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Numerous recalls on consumer products

Recently there have been several recalls throughout the U.S from cars, to food, to toys. The St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Meyerkord & Kurth represent all types of cases ranging from child safety issues, product liability, and consumer safety concerns. Below is a list of recent recalls on everyday products that you may…

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Nissan expands air bag recall following recent injury

Recently there was yet another injury due to faulty airbags in certain Nissan cars. Sabra Wilson from New Orleans, Louisiana was injured when her 2006 Nissan’s airbag exploded, and she was hit with flying shrapnel. Now, Wilson is recovering from burns, cuts, and hearing problems. In addition, Wilson’s car was not part of the…

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Construction Site Unapproved, Caused Family’s Death

On Monday, a family was killed in their vehicle as a slab of concrete fell onto them. The accident happened in Bonney Lake, Washington when the man, woman, and their 8-month-old child were traveling along a highway and construction was in progress on the bridge overpass above them. A large piece of concrete had…

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Zofran makers under fire for negligence

Morning sickness is something that can put a damper on the first trimester of pregnancy, and many women going through it will try many methods to curb the nausea. Yet, although many women will try to stop the sickness, none would risk harming their unborn baby. In addition, many women were prescribed Zofran and…

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Semi crash injures three in Iowa

A fiery semi crash on Highway 34 in Ottumwa, Iowa has injured three people Monday morning. In addition, it all started when 34-year-old, Carrie Main pulled her vehicle over after she started having wiper trouble. In the meantime, Main called 43-year-old, Max Hope for help, and as he was making a U-turn so he…

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