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St. Louis Law Firm Adds a Practice, and It’s Hiring

By: Greg Edwards, Reporter St. Louis Business Journal The Lashly & Baer law firm is expanding its legal services, and it’s hiring. The firm, long active in the health care arena, has formed a health care team to advise business client on federal government investigations and prosecutions, state licensing, commercial disputes, privacy and the opioid crisis. “The number of calls we are getting from providers regarding government investigations, payer disputes, privacy issues, and licensure issues Read more

What is the personal injury statute of limitations?

Every state has a statute of limitations on personal injury cases. A statute of limitations limits the amount of time a potential plaintiff has to levy a case against the entity responsible for their injury. According to the State of Missouri, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is five years after the discovery of the injury in question. Compared to other states, Missouri has a longer statute of limitations. The average statute Read more

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Lashly & Baer Announces Formation of the Health Care Advisory Team

Lashly & Baer, P.C. announces the formation of the Health Care Advisory Team. The Health Care Advisory Team builds on the firm’s existing strengths in the representation of health care clients in business, regulatory, and litigation matters, by focusing on certain core areas currently impacting health care providers: Federal government investigations and prosecutions, state licensure actions, privacy concerns, commercial insurance disputes, and the opioid crisis. “We’ve been representing health care providers for 50 years Read more

What is a soft-tissue injury?

Car accidents result in damage every day on Missouri roads. Even a minor fender bender can lead to a heap of financial and physical pains. If you are dealing with the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, you should remain mindful of what your body is telling you. The minor aches and pains may not resolve without help, and here at Lashly & Baer, P.C., your health is our main concern. Soft tissue is Read more

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Traffic accidents involving bicyclists and mental trauma

When a bicyclist is struck by a vehicle, they may run into a number of immediate challenges and they may also struggle with hardships that affect them for years to come. Injuries may disrupt a victim’s life in different ways, and some injuries can create problems that last for years (such as permanent immobility and being unable to return to the workplace). Moreover, some injuries are not easy to identify right away, such as Read more

Auto accidents involving unlicensed drivers

Auto accidents are often the result of a driver going over the speed limit or failing to abide by other traffic safety laws. However, there are unique risk factors that may not occur very often, but they can lead to a devastating accident. For example, an unlicensed driver may cause a crash, and someone who gets behind the wheel without a driver’s license may be especially likely to behave erratically. There are a number Read more

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The long-term financial impact of a motor vehicle crash

When an auto accident occurs, there are all sorts of immediate consequences which can completely turn someone’s life upside down. Injuries, from a broken back to brain trauma, can leave people with a great deal of pain, hospital bills and the inability to work. The emotional consequences of a crash can be severe, and some people pass away in these accidents. Unfortunately, many of these challenges result in long-term consequences that permanently disrupt the Read more

Motorcycle crashes and hand injuries

The consequences of a motorcycle accident vary from one crash to another. Some are very serious, resulting in the loss of life or a permanent disability, while others do not result in any injuries at all. There are many ways in which a motorcyclist may become hurt in a crash, such as those who sustain a head or neck injury, a broken arm or a broken leg. Moreover, motorcyclists may be especially likely to Read more

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Victims of accidents should be aware of these brain injury facts

Because the brain is so instrumental in every aspect of body function, each head trauma should be treated seriously. Individuals in Illinois should know that children and the elderly are the most susceptible to traumatic brain injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, even a “mild” concussion can cause problems for a person of any age. The Mayo Clinic reports that most often, TBIs are caused by a blow to Read more

4 Missouri personal injury laws to know

In the state of Missouri, accident victims have the right to pursue financial compensation for their injuries through insurance claims or civil lawsuits. Victims of car crashes or other types of accidents may be eligible for financial settlements or awards for their damages. Understanding personal injury laws in Missouri is important for victims of any kind of accident in the state. Otherwise, they may unintentionally forfeit the right to file or miss out on Read more

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