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On behalf of Brown & Crouppen, P.C. on Friday, July 23, 2010 The parents of a 4-year-old boy died in a furniture accident have settled a wrongful death claim against the manufacturer for $3 million. The parents sued the manufacturer for wrongful death for strict liability, strict liability failure to warn and negligence. The parents […]

On behalf of Brown & Crouppen, P.C. on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 Mold is a form of fungus that thrives in warm, moist environments. There are hundreds of species of mold found in the United States that are not harmful to humans. However, certain molds can cause a variety of illnesses in humans. Three molds […]

On behalf of Brown & Crouppen, P.C. on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus faecium (VRE) is a bacterium that generally infects the blood, urinary tract and wounds, and is a significant cause of serious illness and fatality in hospitals across the nation. It is often referred to as a “super germ,” and was originally […]

On behalf of Brown & Crouppen, P.C. on Friday, May 21, 2010 The leading types of malpractice claims include: Wrongful death Birth defects or injuries Hospital, physician, and nursing negligence Misdiagnosis Nursing home injuries and elder abuse Pharmaceutical errors If you suspect that you or a loved one has been a victim of malpractice, time […]

On behalf of Brown & Crouppen, P.C. on Friday, May 14, 2010 Missouri medical malpractice cases are filed when an individual or several individuals seek to recover damages against health service providers, such as doctors, dentists, chiropractors, nurses, or other medical professionals, whom they believe caused injuries based on error in diagnosis, improper treatment, lack […]

On behalf of Brown & Crouppen, P.C. on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 If you have been involved in a car accident you should do the following: Stop. If you get in a crash, you must stop. If you leave, then you can be charged with a “hit and run,” which could be a felony. Any […]