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…

October 3, 2019 Accidents and Injuries, Auto Accidents

Liability for ATV Accidents on Private Property

What has four wheels, travels up to 65 miles an hour and can be operated without a license? All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or “four wheelers” are revered for their sporting and utility capabilities, making them beneficial for farmers, yard workers and emergency response teams. There are generally very few regulations restricting their use on private property…

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August 19, 2019 Firm News

Nicole Burlison Knepper Named 2018 Lon O. Hocker Award Recipient

It is with great admiration that Padberg Appelbaum Knepper (PC&A) congratulates associate attorney Nicole Burlison Knepper on receiving the 2018 Lon O. Hocker Award. Each year, the award is presented to three young lawyer members of the Missouri Bar Association who exemplify extraordinary proficiency, high ethical conduct and meticulous preparation for trial. Established in 1954…

July 10, 2019 Abuse and Neglect, Articles and Resources, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Wrongful Death

“Never Events”: What to Know About Health Care Standards and Errors

On February 8, 2006, then-President George W. Bush signed the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005. This piece of legislation included meaningful changes for Medicare and Medicaid that rippled into our modern health care system. Notably, the DRA authorized Medicare to refuse higher reimbursements to health care facilities for a variety of serious and preventable…

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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…

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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…

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October 17, 2018 Articles and Resources, Medical Malpractice

How Not to Lose Your Right to a Jury Trial at Your Doctor’s Office

We have all experienced a routine trip to the doctor’s office that began with a monstrous pile of paperwork, held together by a clipboard and pen: HIPAA forms, medical history, contact information and more. Frantically, we scramble to complete all of the forms we were given before our name is called. And we may be…

October 2, 2018 Abuse and Neglect, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death

Sepsis in Nursing Homes: Abuse and Neglect

A four-year-old British girl named Sienna made headlines when she contracted sepsis as a result of trying on shoes without socks while she was back-to-school shopping with her mother. The toddler contracted a form of life-threatening bacteria, which doctors believe entered her body by means of a cut or bite on her foot. Fortunately, Sienna’s…

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….

May 22, 2017 Firm News

Matthew J. Padberg Receives Lawyers Association Award of Honor

Padberg Appelbaum Knepper is proud to congratulate principal and partner, Matthew J. Padberg, on receiving the 2017 Award of Honor from The Lawyers Association of St. Louis. The Award of Honor is presented each Spring to one outstanding trial attorney who is nominated and voted on by a committee of peers, judges and law school…

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