Articles and analysis from a firm that takes cases to court, written for the people we represent and the attorneys we work alongside.
Below are summaries of topics we write about. Topics range from the practical (what to do in the hours after a serious crash) to the strategic (how insurance companies value cases) to firm news (case filings, verdict announcements, recognitions). Full articles are published on a rolling basis.
Truck accident cases are a minefield of potential mistakes. We've helped countless crash victims take on trucking companies and win. Five common missteps that can sink an injury claim, and what to do instead. Includes guidance on recorded statements, medical care gaps, the duty to mitigate damages, evidence preservation, and why the first 48 hours matter.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations create a framework for evaluating trucking accidents that does not exist for ordinary auto cases. Hours of service violations, falsified logs, inadequate driver training, and corporate decisions that incentivize unsafe behavior are all regulatory issues that can drive case theory.
Proving fault in a truck accident case isn't always easy, especially with "he said, she said" evidence. Investigation strategies that recover case value when liability is contested, including ELD data analysis, dashcam footage, accident reconstruction, and corporate records review.
St. Louis spring driving is dangerous, and insurance companies are ready to deny claims. Why crash claim frequency rises in spring, what insurance companies do about it, and how trial firms respond when adjusters get aggressive about claims valuation.
Why the distinction matters more than most plaintiffs realize, and how juries actually understand the difference when full damages are presented properly. The categories of damages that get systematically undervalued by insurance adjusters, and the documentation it takes to capture them at trial.
Causes of jackknife truck crashes, improper braking, overloaded trailers, driver inexperience, weather conditions, and how victims can pursue compensation for their injuries. Why these cases often involve multiple potentially liable parties beyond just the driver.
Improper cargo loading causes many serious truck accidents. Understanding the risks, the federal regulations that govern cargo securement, and which parties may be liable when loaded cargo causes a crash, driver, trucking company, cargo loader, or shipper.
How mechanical failures like brake issues, tire blowouts, and coupling defects cause crashes. Who can be held liable, trucking company, maintenance contractor, parts manufacturer, and how proper investigation establishes the chain of responsibility.
Your legal status as a trespasser, licensee, or invitee impacts your injury claim on someone else's property. Understanding the three categories, the duties owed by property owners to each, and how the distinction affects the strength of a premises liability case.
Truck driver liability, hours of service violations, and employer responsibility in drowsy driving cases. Why fatigue cases often involve multiple defendants, and how electronic logging device data and dispatch records become key evidence.
Recognizing traumatic brain injury symptoms after a car accident and why immediate medical care matters. The cascade of cognitive, physical, communication, and emotional symptoms that can develop in the hours, days, or weeks after the impact, and why expert testimony is critical at trial.
The firm files suit against a daycare facility for catastrophic injuries to an infant. Details on the allegations, the legal claims being pursued, and the regulatory framework that governs childcare facility safety standards in Missouri.
Finney Injury Law files lawsuit on behalf of a family whose toddler was severely burned at a daycare. The standard of care, the duty owed, and the regulatory framework that applies to childcare facilities in Missouri.
The firm represents a widow seeking accountability for her husband's death while in custody of the St. Louis County Jail. Custodial death cases and the unique legal landscape that governs claims against governmental entities.
Case filing against a daycare where allegations include physical and emotional abuse of children. What signs parents should watch for and what legal options they have when daycare misconduct is suspected.
Finney Injury Law represents three families in a lawsuit against a luxury hotel in Branson, Missouri, following a distressing incident involving harmful chemicals. The case explores premises safety obligations and what hotels owe their guests.
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