You cannot simply ignore a jury summons in Missouri, but you can ask to be excused, disqualified, or postponed for reasons the law specifically recognizes. Skipping jury duty without permission…

Missouri and Kansas differ primarily in their filing deadlines and in how they handle abuse that comes to light years later. Missouri generally provides adult survivors with a longer period…

Yes. You can recover compensation through a civil claim even when there is no criminal conviction, an acquittal, or no charges filed. A civil case stands on its own and…

If you were sexually assaulted in the Kansas City area and are considering a civil lawsuit, one of the most important things to understand is that the burden of proof…

Sexual assault cases in Kansas City involve two completely separate legal processes. A criminal case focuses on punishment, while a civil lawsuit focuses on the harm done to the survivor…

Car accidents, falls, and workplace incidents are the most common causes of spinal cord injuries in Kansas City and throughout Missouri and Kansas. Motor vehicle crashes and falls account for…

