News from Monsees, Miller-Kansas City Personal Injury Lawyers

Introduction

Our quarterly client newsletters contain brief articles of particular interest to the general public, from consumers to victims to litigants. The articles in each newsletter are listed underneath.

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D.S. & C.S.

They describe dangerous situations, warn about defective products, advise about legal rights and otherwise help you to protect yourself and your family. In order to read an article click on the newsletter and look for that particular title. The topics deal with issues of current interests to lawyers, clients and the general public, including the following: auto accident repairs, construction injuries, chronic pain, auto insurance, truck accidents, truck safety, pesticide exposure, Ford/Firestone Recall, tire safety, medication side effects, diet products, natural gas safety, toxic mold, injured children, insurance fraud, MTBE

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Summer 2011

U.S. News & World Report ranks MMMPA one of the top law firms in the country!
When the dog bites
How to get your medical records
Emotional damages
Be aware of recalls, protect your family!
- Baja Motorsports mini-bikes and go-carts
- Kawasaki 2010 KLX110 off-road motorcycles
- Folding wooden chairs
- Husqvarna riding lawn tractors
Dangers of all-terrain vehicles

Spring 2011

Preventable Medical Errors
- The sixth-biggest killer in america
Vehicle Accident Q & A "Totaled Vehicle"
Ruling Keeps Justice Out Of Reach For Many Americans
Drug Recalls
Home Poison Control
Debunking Myths
- Insurance premiums are skyrocketing due to lawsuits.
- Big awards line the pockets of attorneys and leave nothing for the victim.
- Lawsuits are preventing people from volunteering for Scouts, Little League,and other children's programs.
Workplace Safety
- Missing Safety Guard
Medical Negligence
- Faulty anesthesia equipment

Winter 2010/11

Auto accidents
Winter sports injuries
Generic drug effectiveness and safety
Economic Losses
- Lesser harm
- Serious injury
Product RECALLS
Nursing home negligence
- Vulnerable resident
Texting while driving is DANGEROUS.
- A driver dies
How safe is your rental car?
- An unsafe rental
Ambulance Care
- One Mother's Experience

Fall 2010

Medical malpractice
- Childbirth complications
- Delayed C-section
Medical product liability
- A fatal overdose
The 1,2,3's of defensive driving
- Protect Yourself And Your Family
- Drive defensively
- Call us if you get into an accident
- How we will help
FACEBOOK and risky disclosures
Premises liability
- Nightclub negligence

Summer 2008 - Volume 9, Issue 2

Auto Accidents
- Driver responsibilities and protections
Auto Accidents
- Failure to maintain lane
- A head-on collision
What is a Trial Lawyer?
Auto Accidents
- Parking Brakes
Jury Duty and Telephone Fraud
For Your Safety
- Recalled product roundup
Ultrasound Drug Caution
- Echocardiography
Teen Drivers
- Trust but verify
- Protect your young drivers
The "litigation crisis" Myth
When you meet an attorney
Trial Lawyers... do good things for clients and society

Winter 2008 - Volume 9, Issue 1

Personal Injury Damages
- Compensatory damages
- Punitive damages
- Nominal damages
- Court costs
- Attorney's fees
Playground Safety
- Injured children
Carbon Monoxide Dangers
- If you rent...
Auto Accidents
- Seven slip-ups
Dog Bites
- A serious attack
On-the-Job Injury
- Additional compensation
Auto Accident Q and A
Slips and Falls
- A slip on cola syrup
Keep Our Children Safe

Fall 2007 - Volume 8, Issue 4

Mandatory Arbitration
- Marine reservist loses rights
False Arrest
- An innocent teacher
For Your Safety
- Recalled product roundup
Wrongful Death
- A student's death
Hospital Medication Errors
- What can patients do to protect themselves?
You Can Count On A Trial Lawyer For Help If...
Premises Liability
Auto Lemon Laws
- A $150,000 lemon
Halloween Safety
- A safer Halloween
Auto Accidents
- Drivers who back up negligently
- Jumping a curb

Summer 2007 - Volume 8, Issue 3

Auto Insurance
- Why you may not be adequately covered
- Insurance companies - Focused on the bottom line
- Auto insurance agents - Not always there for you
Do You Have Enough Auto Insurance
- Protect yourself
Shopping For Auto Insurance
- The seven steps in buying auto insurance that will best protect you and your family include:
- Types of coverage
What Affects Auto Insurance Rates?
Auto Insurer Tactics
- Pressure to settle
- Silence from adjusters
Auto Accident Attorneys
Accident Cases
- Insurer fails to pay underinsured motorist claim
- Passenger killed by drunk driver
Special Considerations
- Rental car liability insurance
- Work-related accidents
Increase Family Protection
Lower Your Insurance Costs

Winter 2006/07 - Volume 8, Issue 1

Season's Greetings from Monsees, Miller, Mayer, Presley & Amick, P.C.
Obstetricians and gynecologists
- Myth:
- Facts:
Trial Lawyers
Vehicle rollover accidents
- No $43.13 safety improvement
I've never filed a lawsuit!
- Question:
- Answer:
For Your Safety
- Recalled product roundup
Nursing homes... and accident prevention
- Dangerous restraints
Client Service
- Our goal: Keep you informed
Birth-control-patch danger
- Ortho Evra
Cold Medication
- Warning!

Fall 2006 - Volume 7, Issue 4

A change of seasons...
- In Memoriam: Richard C. Miller
Malpractice Insurance
- Falling claims and rising premiums
- Falling claims
Premises Liability
- Home or apartment fires
- Fire safety
- A negligent landlord
Medicare claim hearings
For your safety
- Recalled product roundup
Auto accidents
- What is "proper lookout?"
Consumer credit-card disputes
- Collusion lawsuit challenges mandatory arbitration
- Defendants
- Mandatory arbitration
You can beat City Hall
- Police officers and qualified immunity
- When police overstep bounds
Retiree health benefits
- Union employees may be less vulnerable to cuts
Viagra and blindness
Bird flu vaccine
- Senate eliminates liability

Summer 2006 - Volume 7, Issue 3 Special Edition

Auto accidents and injuries
- Victims
- Restitution
- Attorneys
- Insurance
The "Golden Hour"
When should a driver obtain legal counsel to protect his or her rights?
- Driver rights
- Police stops
  - If a police officer pulls you over...
- Traffic citations
- Driving under the influence
  - What can a driver do to minimize the potential of an impaired-driving arrest?
  - What should a driver do if stopped or questioned by law-enforcement authorities for impaired driving?
Driving Safely
- Your car
- Your driving
Auto Insurance
- Are you fully covered
Protect yourself and your family

Spring 2006 - Volume 7, Issue 2

Civil Justice
Patients' rights in hospitals
- The rights patients should be entitled to include:
Auto accidents and injuries
- Colossus? What's that?
Police response time
- Late responses
Asbestos
- Protect your family at home
For your safety
- Recalled product roundup
What you mean to us
- Client focus
- Professionalism
Home-owner's insurance
- Peace of mind
- Bad-faith claims
Anesthesiologists
- Reduce malpractice incidents

Winter 2005/2006 – Volume 7, Issue 1

Monsees, Miller recognized nationwide for community service
Child Injuries
For your safety
- Recalled product roundup
Mail Fraud
Taking Medications
- Medication Errors
Disability Insurance
- Bad faith
Cold and flu season…
- … and phenylpropanolamine
Old injury – new accident
Asbestosis
- Paul Zygielbaum

Fall 2005 – Volume 6, Issue 4

Class-action bill
- Favors special interests over American families
Juries protect us all
Medical bills and bankruptcy
- Bankruptcy legislation
Class actions
- Personal trust class action
Dog bites
- Dogs that bite
- A $20,000 dog bite
Auto Accident
Secret settlements
For your safety
- Recalled product roundup
CPSC fines manufacturer
Medical malpractice
- Texas study contradicts “litigation explosion”

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