Risperdal Lawsuits in Missouri and Beyond

Risperdal (also sold under the brand name Invega or the generic names Risperidone and paliperidone) is an anti-psychotic drug manufactured by Johnson & Johnson and sold through its pharmaceutical unit Janssen, approved for use in adults. Risperdal is a drug that was approved by the FDA for use in adults to treat psychosis. However, as …

As we weather yet another winter storm, our minds wander to the Spring that is just around the corner and the promise of coming sunshine and warmth. Many of us will head South for spring break to get a respite from the long cold winter we have endured. A trip to warmer climates often involves …

What Can We Do About Concussions in Sports – KPLR 11

St. Louis Attorney Gonzalo Fernandez speaks about injuries and concussions in sports, and about how new regulations mean changes for prep athletes.

Proposal Would Change the Way Illinois High School Coaches Handle Sports Injuries – Fox 2

Gonzalo Fernandez, a partner with the St. Louis law firm Devereaux, Stokes and Fernandez, visits Fox 2 News in the Morning to discuss the legal ramifications a new proposed bill that would change how Illinois high school coaches handle sports injuries.

Protect Yourself from Legal Issues on the Day of Love

What’s Love Got To Do With It? While Valentine’s Day is all about Love, it’s not always a bed of roses. Below are some interesting legal issues on this day of love. Divorce. January is traditionally the highest month for filing new divorces. Holiday stress, financial strain and just being together for an extended period of …

STLToday.com – Lincoln County to pay $260,000 to family of jail inmate who hanged himself

Devereaux Stokes wins $260,000 settlement for family of jail inmate who hanged himself.

Truck Accidents – We May Be Seeing More of Them

Driver fatigue is a major factor in truck crashes, with injuries and deaths increasing over the past four years. Every year, over 4,000 people are killed and over 100,000 are injured in truck accidents. (This is equivalent to a major airplane crash every week for a year.) And, these truck crashes cost the American people …

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The Holidays have always been in essence a religious holiday. While Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Jewish people celebrate Chanukah and other religions and cultures have their own celebrations. In a country that has laws dictating the separation of Church and State and that prohibits discrimination on the basis of religion and race …

Wei Wu v. Ryder Truck – $15 Million Judgement

Wei Wu was asleep in the cab of an 18 wheeler hauling cargo cross country. As they crossed the Poplar Street Bridge in downtown St. Louis the driver of the tractor trailer lost control of the vehicle causing it to strike the median and flip over on the highway. Wei Wu suffered devastating and life …

Paul Boyce v. Johnny Thornburgh – 11 Million Dollar Award

Our client was seriously injured by a falling piece of sheet metal while working at a factory. The case was tried and we received a judgment in favor of our client in the amount of 11 million dollars.