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Why You Should Never Try To Handle a Slip and Fall Without an Attorney

Premise owners have no duty to preserve evidence unless you very specifically request what you want preserved.

Can Drinking Alcohol Be Used Against You In a Personal Injury Lawsuit Even If You Were Not Intoxicated?

Contrary to what some people may believe, you do not have to be legally intoxicated for evidence of alcohol use to be used against you to show negligence in a civil personal injury case.

Occupational Injury Plans and Arbitration Agreements in Employment Contracts

Be aware that employers who offer alternative plans to workers compensation often require you to waive your right to sue them and go to arbitration instead when you sustain a work injury.

Landlord Liability For Tenant Dog Attacks Under Texas Law

A discussion of a landlord's potential liability for an attack by dog owned by the landlord's tenant.

White House Issues Insufficient Statement for Holocaust Remembrance Day

On January 27, 2017, the White House released a statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The statement has drawn controversy and ire because of its failure to specifically mention the Jewish people, the primary victims and targets of the Holocaust.

Secretary Kerry's Unintentional Irony

On January 16, 2017, Secretary of State John Kerry criticized President-Elect Donald Trump's criticisms of German Prime Minister Angela Merkel's refugee and migrant policies. Secretary Kerry's remarks turned out to be quite unintentionally ironic.

Treating a Back Injury - St. Louis Car Accident Attorney

Our St. Louis car accident lawyers discuss how common back injuries resulting from automobile accidents are treated.

Senator Jeff Flake Plans to Propose Legislation to Break Up the Ninth Circuit

On February 1, 2016, I posted a blog addressing concerns presented by Doug Ducey, the Governor of Arizona, about his state being in the appellate jurisdiction of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Nearly one year later, The Hill reports that...

Trump Immigration Executive Order PAUSED.

Federal Court stays certain provisions of President Trump's Executive Order. With immigration law changing daily, stay tuned to Baurkot & Baurkot.

Perineal Tears: A Commonly Ignored Chicago Birth Injury

While many mothers may think of perineal tears as unavoidable and a normal occurrence, this is not always the case.

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