Tractor-Trailer Involved in Missouri Highway Car Crash

On October 14, 2011, in Auto Accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident, by K. Lindsay Rakers

A two vehicle crash occurred Friday morning on Interstate 55 near mile marker 149 in Ste. Genevieve County, MO. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene of the crash that involved a tractor trailer and another truck, belonging to the Missouri Department of Transportation. A medical helicopter responded to the scene to assist with injuries. The severity of the injuries is unknown and the investigation is ongoing.

As a St. Louis Missouri car crash and personal injury attorney, … Continue Reading >

Single Car Crash in Clay County Missouri Results in Tragic Death

On October 3, 2011, in Auto Accident, Personal Injury, Safety, by K. Lindsay Rakers

A 67 year-old Trimble, MO woman was killed October 3, 2011 on Fightmaster Road in Clay County, MO. The crash occured north of Route W. The victim drove her 2006 GMC vehicle off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. The car driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Missouri State Highway Patrol that the investigation into this fatal crash is ongoing.
This tragic crash occured at approximately 9:10 a.m., in the midst of the morning … Continue Reading >

Injury Attorney Lindsay Rakers Speaks with Wash U “Outlaw” Group of Law Students

On October 3, 2011, in Auto Accident, Community, Gay and Lesbian Rights, by K. Lindsay Rakers

Washington University School of Law is one of 19 schools that received a five-star rating in Campus Pride 2010 LGBT Friendly Climate Index. The School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri started a group called OUTLaw – which is an alliance of law students that works with the community to promoto a positive environment for gay, lesbian, bi and transgendered individuals. The group’s goal is to address legal issues and questions that arise with sexual and gender diversity.
Today, I … Continue Reading >

Hannibal Missouri Crash Injures Sleepy Driver

On September 21, 2011, in Auto Accident, Personal Injury, by K. Lindsay Rakers

A Louisiana man suffered significant injuries on Thursday morning as the result of a two-car Missouri car accident. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 25 year-old Louisiana native, was operating his Isuzu Amigo on U.S. 54 in Pike County, MO when his vehicle crossed the center line and collided with another vehicle resulting in a serious car crash. The driver’s vehicle was travleing eastbound on U.S. 54, east of County Road 291 near Hannibal Missouri, and the vehicle … Continue Reading >

Missouri Highway Takes the Life of 27 Year-Old Woman

On September 21, 2011, in Auto Accident, Personal Injury, by K. Lindsay Rakers

Missouri Highway 151 took the life of a 27 year-old woman Shelby County resident, on Monday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the young lady’s vehicle went off the west side of the roadway and when she over-corrected, the vehicle traveled off the road and overturned. According to the report, the woman was traveling approximately three miles north of Clarence, MO. Thankfully, authorities indicated two young children were in the woman’s vehicle and survived with only minor injuries. Unfortunately, … Continue Reading >

My Visit with the SLU “Outlaws” and My Alma Mater

On September 20, 2011, in Auto Accident, Community, Gay and Lesbian Rights, by K. Lindsay Rakers

Today I met with the SLU group known as the “Outlaws” over lunch. President Simon Taft welcomed and introduced me to the groupd of approximately 25-30 second and third year law students. As it was explained to me, the overall purpose of the Outlaws organization is to promote both awareness and acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning and allied students and factulty at SLU Law (Saint Louis University School of Law).
I first introduced myself and where I work, … Continue Reading >

Local St. Louis Judge is a Finalist for People Magazine Award

On September 20, 2011, in Auto Accident, Community, Defective Drugs, by K. Lindsay Rakers

St. Louis City Juvenile Court Judge Jimmie Edwards has something to smile about these days. Judge Edwards has been nominated by People Magazine as a national finalist for the 2011 People Readers’ Choice Hero campaign. Judge Edwards is deserving of this award for the outstanding work and dedication to the Innovative Concept Academy, which he created.
The Innovative Concept Academy was created in 2009 at the then abandoned and dilapidated Blewett Middle School on Cass Avenue in St. Louis city. … Continue Reading >

Aiming For The Answer – Score Points to Support Autism Awareness!

On September 5, 2011, in Auto Accident, Community, by K. Lindsay Rakers

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of participating in a fantastic event with my co-worker, Andrew Mundwiller. The 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament took place at Kirkwood Park in Kirkwood, Missouri yesterday. It was a great turnout. The group started this even in 2007 and it has grown each year. We had a perfect day to catch up with friends, play a fun and competitive game and raise money for several great causes.
The event raised money for three charities – TouchPount … Continue Reading >

The Idea that Plaintiffs Cause Jury Trials is a Misconception

On August 25, 2011, in Auto Accident, Community, Insurance, by K. Lindsay Rakers

Today’s media continues its campaign to attack trial attorneys (the lawyers who represent the injured) and the actual injured. Of course, the folks responsible for spreading the lies and generalizations about trial attorneys and plaintiffs tend to shed their beliefs when they are injured or when a family member has been wronged. I represent people injured in a variety of situations – car crashes, tractor trailer accidents, falls on property, animal attacks, dangerous consumer products, dangerous drugs and pharmaceuticals, mask … Continue Reading >

Missouri Injury Law Website Has New Look, New Information

On August 23, 2011, in Auto Accident, Personal Injury, Safety, by K. Lindsay Rakers


I’m in the process of rolling out two new sites: www.SafetyPreventsInjuries.com and www.stlouisLGBTlawyer.com. However, my current site has been updated and is ready for viewing! Check it out at www.InjuryLawMissouri.com.
St. Louis, Missouri and Illinois injury victims already face an uphill battle when dealing with insurance companies who don’t care and insurance adjusters who are paid to protect the bottomline. My hope is that www.InjuryLawMissouri.com will provide a central location for those injured in Missouri and Illinois to obtain useful … Continue Reading >

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