On Thursday evening, July 19th, a duck boat carrying 31 people capsized and sank, leaving at least 17 dead and several more injured. Witnesses say the boat struggled to make it to shore as the weather took a turn for the worse, causing waves to break over the boat, rocking and tilting the vessel…
Have you been injured by a negligent third party, like adrunk driver who caused acar accident? You probably know already that you should pursue compensation using apersonal injury claim, but you might not know who can help you. There are probably dozens, or hundreds, of injury attorneys in your area, at least. Which one…
Our St. Louis medical malpractice attorneys at Meyerkord & Kurth recently took a case to trial involving a client who had alleged he was the victim of a surgical error. Specifically, our legal team brought a claim that our client was harmed when the operating surgeon injured a main artery in his abdomen during…
Unlike your typical compact car or SUV, commercial vehicles are typically larger, heavier, and are therefore more likely to cause severe damage to other cars, drivers and passengers on the road. Every day as we commute to work or school, we share the road with these commercial vehicles and the injuries that result from…
Victims who suffer injuries that could and should have been prevented if not for another’s negligence have rights in our legal system, including the right to seek financial compensation for their damages from the at-fault party. If you were injured while riding as a passenger, your options for recovering such compensation will depend on…
Following a preventable car accident, many victims and families have a great number of concerns. These include concerns regarding not only the injuries they have sustained and how they may impact their future, but also whether they’ll be able to work and continue earning wages while they recover. That’s because the costs of medical…
Meyerkord & Kurth is pleased to announce that our firm recently hosted a Cy pres ceremony that honored the legacy of former Missouri Supreme Court Judge Richard B. Teitleman by providing financial assistance to aid poor and elderly residents in need of legal services and two local law schools. Cy pres – a French…
Uber and Lyft are rideshare services that have grown significantly in popularity throughout the country. By allowing smart phone users to access and use an app that connects them with available drivers, these services offer a convenient and affordable mode of transportation. Although customers pay fees in exchange for the rides they take through…
A seriouspedestrian crash occurred in a parking lot in Abington,. The pedestrian group was stuck on Saturday morning and four patients were taken to local hospitals. Groceries were strung out at the Stop & Shop parking lot after the accident. The 84-year old driver of the vehicle, a Dodge Caravan, was also transported to…
Crate and Barrel is recalling their Dakota benches which pose a fall hazard. The company is recalling about 6,800 benches because they can tip over when being used. Consumers are being urged to stop using the recalled benches immediately and contact the company directly for repairs. The bench was sold in two sizes: 51…