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• Cell Phone Towers Are Killing People

  Brett Emison | May 31, 2012 3:19 PM | 0 CommentsKansas City, MO

  A joint investigation by ProPublica and PBS' Frontline dug up a corporate culture of rampant neglect, workplace recklessness, shoddy planning, and, well, death. - Sam Biddle at...

• Another Kirkwood Missouri Tragedy - Teen Killed by Train

  Lindsay Rakers | May 31, 2012 1:29 PM | 0 CommentsSt. Louis, MO

  I used to live in the quiet, peaceful town of Kirkwood, Missouri. Kirkwood is a town like you see in the movies - kids playing outside, people walking their dogs, trains rolling through. I loved...

• NEWS RELEASE - Local Missouri Attorney Works to End Distracted Driving

  Lindsay Rakers | May 28, 2012 10:13 AM | 0 CommentsSt. Louis, MO

  It's boating safety week, it is motorcycle safety month, it is Memorial Day. All I can think about is keeping my family safe and keeping your family safe. I've been touched by the family...

• Honor Our Service Men and Women On Memorial Day (2012)

  Brett Emison | May 28, 2012 7:00 AM | 1 CommentKansas City, MO

  For the past few years, I've asked you to support our service men and women on Memorial Day. Service men and women are all around us and we may not ever know it. One such serviceman was my...

• What Will Our Schools Be Like in 5 Years? Bullying Continues and Needs to Stop

  Lindsay Rakers | May 28, 2012 1:17 AM | 0 CommentsSt. Louis, MO

  There are many forms of bullying; most people will think about a kid’s lunch money being taken from them on the playground. Unfortunately this is not the only scenario where bullying occurs...

• Dog Bite Prevention Week - W.A.I.T. Before Petting!

  Lindsay Rakers | May 27, 2012 9:40 AM | 0 CommentsSt. Louis, MO

  As dog bite prevention week comes to a close, and as we take our families to cookouts and BBQs in observance of Memorial Day weekend, a reminder regarding dog safety is warranted. Most of us have...

• Truck Driver Medical Examinations Must Now Be Completed By A Certified Professional

  Lindsay Rakers | May 26, 2012 9:37 PM | 0 CommentsSt. Louis, MO

  I have several clients that were severely injured tractor trailer crashes. I find it disturbing that on more than one occasion, I have learned that the negligent truck driver shouldn't...

• This Holiday Weekend Remember Safety Prevents Injuries!

  Lindsay Rakers | May 25, 2012 6:29 PM | 0 CommentsSt. Louis, MO

  As we approach the holiday weekend, many of us are thinking about what we are going to grill, which pool we are going to go to, which sporting event we are going to watch, and which BBQ we are...

• Friday Legal & Safety News Roundup: May 25, 2012

  Brett Emison | May 25, 2012 12:34 PM | 0 CommentsKansas City, MO

  Here are some headlines and stories from around the Internet that caught my interest this week: Travolta Sex Cases and Anonymity [Eric Turkewitz at New York Personal Injury Law...

• Skechers to Pay $40 Million to Settle FTC Unsubstantiated Claims Case

  Brett Emison | May 18, 2012 8:59 AM | 0 CommentsKansas City, MO

  Last year, Reebok agreed to a $25 million settlement related to false statements exaggerating the health benefits of their toning shoes. Now, Skechers is paying an even higher amount – $40...