School Buses – Where Are The Seat Belts? Ever wonder why most school buses do not have seat belts? Federal law requires seat belts in buses under 10,000 pounds. However, the only buses under that weight limit are the 12 seater buses that are infrequently used. 80% of the school buses are the long, standard …
As a firm that handles personal injury cases, car accidents are a daily conversation for us. Living in St. Louis, driving is a part of our everyday life. As attorneys we deal with insurance companies everyday. We research statistics regularly related to auto and truck accidents. We put together a summary of “how to best avoid car …
Earlier this year, many of us were returning the Hoverboards that Santa brought after learning that the lithium-ion battery packs can overheat and catch fire and/or explode. Over half a million units have been recalled by 10 companies alone. ( As an attorney, this is gets our attention as we work with people who have …
The concept of “ teen drivers ” is transforming from some sort of surreal horror movie to reality as my oldest daughter enters high school. As an attorney specializing in personal injury I am all too familiar with the dangers and risks of teen drivers. The first issue is simply lack of experience behind the wheel. This is …
For decades women have used baby powder and talc as part of their routine hygiene. Some of these products such as “Shower to Shower” talc (formerly owned by Johnson & Johnson but sold to Valeant Pharmaceuticals in 2012) are specifically marketed to women with tag lines such as, “A sprinkle a day keeps the odor …
Texting and driving do not mix. Similar to drinking and driving, people still continue to do it even thought they know that its dangerous. Did you know that 1 out of every 4 car accidents involves cell phone usage? · It takes a minimum of 5 seconds of your time to look at your phone …
Do you know if you need a medical malpractice lawyer? A medical malpractice lawyer helps people who were victims of medical negligence. The lawyers at our firm have been successfully doing this for nearly 40 years. Medical Malpractice covers a huge area, it can include a surgical errors, failure to monitor medication, not advising the patient …
Attorney Gonzalo Fernandez, former sex crimes prosecutor, speaks out on recent hockey coach molestation case involving texts and social media. Fernandez explains to Fox 2 how a Kirkwood area hockey coach was able to pass a background check despite a sexual assault allegation by a teenager back in 2010.
Social Media and Personal Injury Law We tell our kids to be careful when posting ANYTHING on social media as nothing can ever truly be erased, and we have all heard horror stories of colleges and potential employers conducting social media background checks that end with revoked offers. These same digital guidelines and warnings hold …
Gonzalo Fernandez on Channel 2 discussing Rams lawsuit by Rams fans….alleging deception.