Blog Posts in 2021

If Baby Formula Caused Your Baby’s NEC, We Can Help

Right now, the manufacturers of cow-based baby formula brands Similac and Enfamil are being sued by families of preterm infants. The allegations against the companies – respectively Abbot Laboratories Inc. and Mead Johnson Nutrition – are that they failed to warn consumers that their cow-based products were potentially harmful if fed to preterm infants. Specifically, the companies failed to warn ...

Who’s Responsible for Slip & Fall Accidents Involving Snow & Ice?

During the months when snow and ice are more common, slip-and-fall accidents can become more common as well. It may not seem like a falling injury is something most people should worry about, but they are. The CDC states that they’re the leading cause of death among older adults and as many as 800,000 people per year – of all ages – are hospitalized because of a fall. In a lot of cases, it can be ...

Common Examples of Hospital Negligence

Most of us would like to believe that hospitals always provide patients with the best possible care and treatment. Unfortunately, that is not always the case – especially now that hospitals everywhere still seem to be dealing with strains caused by COVID-19. These strains, however, shouldn’t excuse instances of negligence that cause injury and death in hospitals. More than 200,000 people in the ...

What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability Lawsuits in Missouri?

As with most civil legal claims, there is a limited period during which someone injured by a defective product can file a lawsuit to pursue damages. This period or time limit is commonly referred to as the statute of limitations. If the statute of limitations lapses, then it’s highly unlikely that an injured party will be allowed to proceed with their lawsuit. You Have 5 Years to File Your Claim ...