A couple struck by a car while using a crosswalk to reach the Sprint Center in Kansas City to attend a holiday concert have settled their personal injury claims for $400,000. In December 2010, a husband and wife were walking to the Sprint Center in downtown Kansas City to attend a holiday concert. The couple […]

On behalf of Brown & Crouppen, P.C. posted in Medical Malpractice on Friday, March 1, 2013 This is a story that makes one wonder why it took them so long, as report from a St. Louis hospital explains how a hospital has “produced markedly better outcomes” for children who have suffered a severe traumatic brain […]

On behalf of Brown & Crouppen, P.C. posted in Motor Vehicle Accident on Monday, February 25, 2013 After a relatively easy winter, the central plains including parts of Missouri will be struck by the second major winter storm in less than a week. The storm is expected to bring blizzard conditions to much of the […]

On behalf of Brown & Crouppen, P.C. posted in Motor Vehicle Accident on Thursday, February 21, 2013 Seat belts offer a great return in investment to drivers and passengers in motor vehicles. Few safety devices are as cost effective as a seat belt, but encouraging drivers to use them is often a problem. Many states […]

On behalf of Brown & Crouppen, P.C. posted in Motor Vehicle Accident on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 The recent fatal bus crashes have prompted federal inspectors to increase their scrutiny of tour bus companies that have had prior accidents or other safety violations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the federal agency responsible for […]

On behalf of Brown & Crouppen, P.C. posted in Motor Vehicle Accident on Thursday, February 14, 2013 Motorcycle riding has been increasing in popularity for decades. Not only are more people buying bikes and hitting the road, but also those who have been riding for years keep riding, taking their motorcycles on everything from weekend […]

On behalf of Brown & Crouppen, P.C. posted in Dog Bites on Monday, February 11, 2013 Dog bites represent a growing problem in the U.S., with a substantial increase in the incidents of dog bites and the related dog bite injures. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports there has been an 88 […]

On behalf of Brown & Crouppen, P.C. posted in Medical Malpractice on Saturday, February 9, 2013 If you are thinking of becoming a radiologist, either here in Missouri or elsewhere, there may be one consideration you want to take into account prior to taking the leap. If you plan on practicing mammography, those radiologists are […]

On behalf of Brown & Crouppen, P.C. posted in Motor Vehicle Accident on Thursday, February 7, 2013 Most people probably never give much thought to the taillights on their vehicle. Occasionally, you may make a note to yourself that the car in front of you has a burned out taillight, or you may hear a […]

On behalf of Brown & Crouppen, P.C. posted in Motor Vehicle Accident on Monday, February 4, 2013 A bus carrying passengers on a ski trip, crashed on a mountain road in the San Bernardino National Forest, killing at least eight. The bus apparently went out of control, struck two other vehicles, flipped, and ended up […]