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Defending SBS (AHT) Cases: The Basics
What Happened? If you find yourself defending an accusation that you or your client have violently shaken or otherwise caused a brain injury to an infant, you will quickly be overwhelmed by medical jargon and seemingly endless theories. Terms like “the Triad” or a...
Sponsorship of Columbia Youth Basketball
We are proud to announce that James Law Group, LLC has become a sponsor for the Columbia Youth Basketball Association. The Columbia Youth Basketball Association is celebrating its 22nd season in recreational youth basketball. CYBA strives to provide a resource for...
Case before Supreme Court
Firm partner, John James, to argue a case before the Missouri Supreme Court in April 2015 regarding a police officer’s immunity from a law suit under State and Federal law. Plaintiff has alleged that the police officer provided false and misleading information to the...
Missouri bans deadly highway guardrail
The Missouri Department of Transportation has banned a type of highway guardrail implicated in the deaths of at least 14 motorists, including one Missouri man. Missouri resident Brad Abeln was killed in January after another driver swerved and pushed him into the...
This Thanksgiving, stay safe on Black Wednesday
Most Americans know about Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving when shoppers hit the malls and online stores to pick up huge savings on their Christmas shopping. Fewer Americans are aware of Black Wednesday — the day before Thanksgiving. The term originated in...
More deaths and injuries linked to GM ignition switch defect
The independent administrator of the General Motors (GM) compensation fund has found more deaths and injuries caused by the faulty ignition switches than GM originally found on its own. The new count includes at least six more deaths and four more injuries that GM has...
Three essential steps for claiming workers’ compensation benefits
Obtaining workers’ compensation benefits can seem like an intimidating process, especially if your employer shows no interest in helping you with it. The Missouri Division of Workers’ Compensation recommends that you consult a lawyer if you feel confused or unsure...
Despite new bill, Missouri marijuana laws still strict
This summer, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed a bill that legalized some medical uses of cannabidiol (CBD) and some growing of marijuana in order to produce that oil. However, the new law still leaves most medical marijuana use and all recreational use prohibited in...
New report calls on employers to help prevent MSDs
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has released a new report designed to help employers prevent the development of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in their employees. The report focuses on the ways employers can assess and correct the...
Identifying signs of unintentional nursing home neglect
Nursing home neglect is not always intentional. It is easy to imagine those who would mistreat elders as malicious or unbalanced. But kind, considerate caregivers who lack training can endanger patients through inadvertent neglect. A cheerful and pleasant caregiver...
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