Personal Injury Blog

Ryan Bradley | April 14, 2022 | Product Defect \ Product Liability

Lawsuits filed against the 3M Corporation for defective combat earplugs continue to be heard as the multidistrict litigation continues. Thousands of veterans and service members allege they sustained hearing loss and other damages from using the defective 3M combat earplugs. Jury verdicts have included multi-million… read more

Ryan Bradley | April 5, 2022 | Product Liability

Valsartan is a common medication used to treat high blood pressure. Doctors also prescribe it to prevent stroke and kidney malfunction. The drug accomplishes these goals by blocking the hormone angiotensin. This hormone causes the blood vessels to contract, increasing blood pressure. In 2018, the… read more

Ryan Bradley | March 29, 2022 | Personal Injury

Personal injury lawyers send settlement demand letters to insurance companies demanding a specific amount to resolve a personal injury claim. The letter is a starting point for settlement negotiations between the parties. Most personal injury cases settle through negotiations instead of going to trial. Injury… read more

Ryan Bradley | March 18, 2022 | Car Accident

Imagine you’re driving along, listening to your favorite podcast, then wham! Someone hits you from behind. Or you’re behind another vehicle, and suddenly the driver in front of you slams on their brakes. You can’t stop in time and crash. Rear-end collisions can cause significant… read more

Ryan Bradley | March 10, 2022 | Personal Injury

Missouri has regulated tattoo artists and tattoo parlors since 1998. Before then, getting a tattoo was risky. Some diseases, like hepatitis, syphilis, and HIV, can be transmitted through a tattoo needle. Since sterile procedures were not required before regulation, infections were common. Since 1998, the… read more

Ryan Bradley | March 2, 2022 | Car Accident

Missouri uses a fault-based car insurance system. This means you must pursue the at-fault driver for compensation after a car accident. When you file your insurance claim against the at-fault driver, you need to prove your losses. You also need to prove the other driver’s… read more

Ryan Bradley | February 8, 2022 | Personal Injury

When some people hear the word “concussion,” they don’t think of a traumatic or dangerous injury. But the truth is that concussions can be very serious. In fact, they are a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Unfortunately, concussions are not always taken seriously, and… read more

Ryan Bradley | February 7, 2022 | Car Accident

If you are involved in a traumatic accident – such as a car accident – and suffer a back injury, it can be difficult to know what is causing it. This is especially true if your pain isn’t felt directly in your back but radiates… read more

Ryan Bradley | January 24, 2022 | Personal Injury

By nearly every measure, Allstate can be one of the worst insurance companies for consumers. Allstate plays hardball with third-party claimants and customers. In recent years, Allstate even cut the percentage of premiums it paid as claims and doubled its profits. This makes Allstate a… read more

Ryan Bradley | January 20, 2022 | Personal Injury

Buying a new pet can be a lot of fun. Not only do these furry friends offer companionship (and look cute doing it), but they are also proven to boost human health. According to the CDC, there can be many benefits to owning a pet. … read more