Truck Driver Kills Two Motorists on I-55

On June 7, 2010, in Personal Injury, Truck Accident, by K. Lindsay Rakers

According to the St. Louis Post Dispatch, two motorists were killed in a chain-reaction, eight-vehicle collision. The horrific accident took place on I-55 in Jefferson County. The news article reveals that a 32-year-old semi-truck driver “took his eyes off the road” just briefly and then when he looked back to the road, he saw that traffic had come to a stop in front of him. By that time, the trucker was unable to stop his tractor-trailer in time and struck … Continue Reading >

What if the Accident Was Partly My Fault?

On June 2, 2010, in Auto Accident, Personal Injury, by K. Lindsay Rakers

Most people are aware of automobile accidents resulting in lawsuits because one driver is to blame for the other driver’s injuries. But what happens if you are to blame, at least in part, for your own injuries? You still may be able to recover money for your injuries and property damages. Each state has different rules so it is important to hire an injury attorney that is familiar with whatever state you were injured in. In Missouri, it is certainly … Continue Reading >

Missouri Tries to Reduce Teen Car Accidents

On May 27, 2010, in Auto Accident, Motorcycle Accident, by K. Lindsay Rakers

Project Safe School Year is a new plan put in place this week within five Fort Zumwalt District high schools. The overall hope is to raise safe driver awareness while also tracking accidents caused and suffered by Missouri teens.

The policy will also allow police to monitor seat belt use and drinking with random high school parking lot checks. They can then also ensure that teens turn off their cell phones when behind the wheel.

Schools will be evaluated based … Continue Reading >

Should I File a Lawsuit?

On May 25, 2010, in Personal Injury, by K. Lindsay Rakers

The truth is, a lawsuit should not be filed every time you are injured. An experienced personal injury attorney will be able to help you assess your options when you are injured. There are times when you may be injured through no fault of your own. When that happens, it is certainly understandable to want someone to pay your medical bills and pain and suffering. Unfortunately, not every injury leads to a viable lawsuit.

The most common reason for this … Continue Reading >

Dog Bite Laws Have Changed in Missouri

On May 25, 2010, in Dog Bite Attorney, Personal Injury, by K. Lindsay Rakers

Dog bite attacks can be vicious and result in serious injuries. Sometimes, especially in attacks of the elderly and children, the dog bites can be fatal. It is crucial that individuals injured in a dog bite attack seek attorney representation immediately. In most circumstances, the dog owner will not be cooperative. You need an attorney to gather crucial information right away. An experienced Missouri dog bite attorney will obtain statements from all witnesses and the dog owner, contact animal control … Continue Reading >

Rakers Injury Law, LLC in the Press!

On May 25, 2010, in Personal Injury, by K. Lindsay Rakers

Please check out the full press release on Rakers Injury Law, LLC at: 2010 Press Release

As always, please contact us, St. Louis personal injury attorneys, for a free consultation at 1-800-517-0602.… Continue Reading >

Seroquel Maker Settles for $520 Million

On May 25, 2010, in Defective Drugs, Personal Injury, by K. Lindsay Rakers

News reports about dangerous drugs are becoming more and more common. Within the last couple of years, we have seen the manufacturers of Vioxx, Bextra and Celebrex – pain medications known to cause severe cardiac injury – settle with injured Americans. It seems that almost each month now, we hear about another dangerous drug that has been linked to a serious side effect. The FDA continues to require manufacturers to place clear warnings on these dangerous drugs and sometimes, the … Continue Reading >

Missouri Injury Attorney Discusses Frivolous Lawsuits

On April 24, 2010, in Personal Injury, by K. Lindsay Rakers

Not every injury leads to a lawsuit. We hear about frivolous lawsuits in the news all the time lately. Reporters love to talk about cases with minor injuries and large damage awards in an attempt to convince the public that there are too many lawsuits. There is a misconception in the public news sector that every time someone is hurt, there is a lawyer waiting to file a lawsuit. One of the more infamous “frivolous” lawsuits is the McDonalds lawsuit … Continue Reading >

Dangerous Roadways Can Hurt You Too!

On April 17, 2010, in Personal Injury, by K. Lindsay Rakers

As St. Louis injury attorneys, we frequently assist those injured in automobile and trucking accidents. Typically, these cases are filed against the negeligent (wrong) driver. Sometimes, however, the actual roadway is the cause of the accident. Click the “Dangerous Roadways” link below to read about these types of cases.

Dangerous Roadways

As always, if you want to discuss your case for free, please contact Lindsay Rakers at 800-517-0602.… Continue Reading >

ReNu Contact Lens Cases Article

On April 17, 2010, in Personal Injury, by K. Lindsay Rakers

As St. Louis personal injury attorneys, we represent those injured in all kinds of circumstances. A few years ago, I wrote an article regarding the ReNu contact lens litigation. You can read it here by clicking the “ReNu Litigation” link below.

ReNu Litigation

As always, if you want to have your case evaluated for free, please contact injury law Lindsay Rakers at 800-517-0602.… Continue Reading >

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