Nicole Burlison Knepper, Author at Padberg Appelbaum Knepper

November 14, 2025 Auto Accidents

Cell Phone Records in Court: How Attorneys Prove Distracted Driving Cases

It’s a sight that has become all too common on Missouri roads: a car ahead suddenly swerves, drifts out of its lane or changes speeds erratically. The likely culprit? A distracted driver looking at their cell phone. For years, this behavior was a source of frustration and danger, but now, it is explicitly illegal in…

Doctor helping patient after a workers comp injusty

May 3, 2023 Workers' Comp

Choosing a Doctor for a Workers’ Comp Claim: Options & Legal Rights

Your treating doctor plays a crucial role in your Workers’ Compensation case. They determine when you can return to work and what benefits you will receive — and ultimately, help you heal from an injury. Choosing a physician for a work injury is an extremely important decision. You may be wondering, “Who gets to choose…

June 27, 2021 Workers' Comp

What to Do When You Are Injured at Work

After you have been injured at work, you may feel worried or uncertain about next steps. Your employment is your livelihood. It is important to seek the right advice and know when to ask for help any time an injury prevents you from earning your usual income — or worse, puts your health and wellness…

Emergency first responder walks in a hospital parking lot in front of an ambulance.

July 15, 2020 Workers' Comp

Workers’ Compensation Eligibility for Employees Who Contract COVID-19

Emergency Rules for First Responders, Essential Workers in Missouri & Illinois For months, first responders and healthcare professionals have gone above and beyond the call of duty to keep our communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some have paid the ultimate price for their bravery and selflessness. Celia Yap Banago, RN, worked for nearly 40…

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April 20, 2020 Accidents and Injuries, Articles and Resources, Auto Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Wrongful Death

Filing a Personal Injury Claim for a Child or Minor

Accidents happen and parents are well aware of this. But accidents involving a child aren’t always as innocent as spilling finger paint and tripping over a toy. Injuries to a child may be something much more serious. Think of recent news headlines: A child seriously injured by a negligent home-based daycare provider. An infant in…

Red vehicle that was involved in a car accident.

October 28, 2019 Auto Accidents, Trucking / Tractor Accidents

7 Steps to Take If You’ve Been Involved in a Car Accident

You don’t think it will happen to you – until you hear the dreaded crunch of metal. It can be a stressful experience when you are involved in a car accident and don’t know what to do afterwards. When a collision causes severe injuries, costly vehicle damages or both, it may be helpful to hire…

Inside the living room of a rental property overlooking a hammock on a balcony and common area parking lot.

April 15, 2019 Accidents and Injuries, Premises Liability

Four Ways to Determine Landlord Liability for a Rental Property Injury

Many of us will live in a rental property at some point in our lives. Whether you have newly joined the workforce, are saving for a place of your own or just do not want the burden of home maintenance, the benefits of renting are undeniable. Tenants who execute a lease agreement with another party…

Two men and two women in office attire huddled in a circle smiling before.

February 24, 2019 Accidents and Injuries, Workers' Comp

What to do if You’re Injured at an Office Party

Americans spend most of their day at work. So, it comes as no surprise that employers place great importance on building comradery among their team. From company-sponsored holiday parties and team-building activities to after-work happy hours, these social gatherings can be fun and productive. But, they can also introduce a new host of considerations when…

Traffic light photo illustrating a driver beating the yellow light, which is a common cause of auto collision.

July 26, 2017 Auto Accidents

Beating the Light: a duty to avoid yellow light accidents

It is a scenario that plays out far too often. A motor vehicle approaches an intersection, the light changes from green to yellow. An instant impulse triggers the driver to press the gas pedal a little harder in a fight to beat the light before it turns red. Many make it through without a problem….