Meehan Law Firm Obtains Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Doe Run Lead Worker

Posted by on Nov 14, 2013 in Homepage Featured, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation | 0 comments

Meehan Law Firm Obtains Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Doe Run Lead Worker

The Meehan Law Firm recently obtained a substantial Workers’ Compensation settlement for a contract worker at the Doe Run smelter in Washington County, Missouri.  This worker had been directly exposed to the shredder area of the smelter, where some of the most toxic levels of lead exist.  The employer had furnished insufficient respiratory masks, which exposed this worker to excessive levels of lead. Lead exposure in adults can cause neurologic problems, kidney problems, joint pain and cognitive issues.  The...

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Divorce Clients Need to be Wary of Evergreen Retainer Arrangements

Posted by on Apr 17, 2013 in Homepage Featured, Legal Malpractice | Comments Off

Divorce Clients Need to be Wary of Evergreen Retainer Arrangements

A new development in the representation of divorce clients has been the adoption of evergreen retainer arrangements. Several firms that advertise for domestic litigation, notably Cordell & Cordell, require clients to provide them with unrestricted access to a credit card that automatically renews the retainer to some arranged amount. This is known as an evergreen retainer. The danger in such an arrangement is that it grants a law firm unlimited access to funds and serves as an incentive to generate as many...

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Legal Malpractice Lawsuit FAQs from FindLaw

Posted by on Dec 17, 2011 in Legal Malpractice | Comments Off

Can I initiate a legal malpractice lawsuit if my lawyer failed to file paperwork on time? It is difficult to win a legal malpractice lawsuit. A client will need to establish several factors in order to prevail. The most common type of legal malpractice occurs because of negligence, the breach of a fiduciary duty, or a breach of contract. Learn more by reading: Legal Malpractice Lawsuit FAQs –...

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Kansas City and State of Missouri Blamed for Injuring Motorists

Posted by on Jun 29, 2011 in Personal Injury | Comments Off

Kansas City and State of Missouri Blamed for Injuring Motorists

Did you know that you can sue a State or local agency for the negligent or careless design of their roadways?  Well, it’s true.  Recent cases in Jackson County and Howell County Circuit Court demonstrate the liability of the Missouri Department of Transportation and the City of Kansas City in two separate incidents. In the Howell County case, the parents of three children won a verdict of $1.75 million against the Missouri Highway Department of Transportation for their negligence in failing to warn motorists...

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