cras.brennan, Author at JVM Law

Aug 19, 2021

The Pursuit of Justice During the COVID Pandemic

Here we are in late summer of 2021. Most of us hoped and prayed that the virus would be behind us by now. Here in the midwest, we didn’t initially see the huge number of cases that other parts of the country did -– now here we are. However, back in 2020 and into early […]

Uncategorized

Jun 7, 2021

If Nobody is Held Accountable, How do Things Change?

Recent $3M+ Verdict Holds CoxHealth Accountable. When one-year-old Kyler George woke the morning of June 5, 2017, his mother, Kassie McAtee, thought he seemed unwell. He looked pale, felt cold and clammy, and seemed lethargic. Kassie brought Kyler to the Urgent Care at CoxHealth Branson Hospital, where he was seen by physician assistant Hollis Smith. […]

Medical Malpractice

Apr 22, 2021

Pitocin: The Synthetic Hormone Linked to Birth Injuries

Pitocin is a synthetic version of the natural occurring hormone, oxytocin. The female body naturally produces its own oxytocin in the pituitary gland, which causes uterine contractions. When labor starts, oxytocin continues to be released by the pituitary gland to drive the labor pattern. If the body makes its own oxytocin, why would synthetic Pitocin […]

Mar 12, 2021

JUSTICE FOR BRODY KENDRICK AND THE PEOPLE OF SPRINGFIELD

Recent $34M Verdict Is One of the Largest Medical Malpractice Verdicts in Missouri In 2014, Katie Chittenden was in labor at CoxHealth Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, joyfully anticipating the birth of her child, Brody Kendrick. During labor, the staff at CoxHealth gave Katie increasing doses of the drug Pitocin, causing her contractions to become so […]

Dec 22, 2020

Who Pays Your Medical Bills After An Accident?

You’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault. The other driver should pay your medical bills, right? What about the other driver’s insurance? Won’t it pay your medical expenses? The short answer is that you are responsible for your own medical bills, at first. If the other driver is found to be at […]

Dec 3, 2020

What If You’re In An Accident In Another State?

With the leaves gone and a chill in the air, our minds turn toward the upcoming holiday season and travel. For millions of Americans, this means a time-honored tradition: the road trip. But what should you do if you’re in an accident while on your road trip in another state? Or, what if an out-of-state […]

Nov 16, 2020

What Are the Real Causes of Trucking Accidents?

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there were 2,734 fatal crashes involving trucks and buses in 2019. About half of those accidents involved a large truck and a passenger vehicle. 3,087 people died in those crashes. Fatigue, speeding, drugs, and alcohol are major factors in motor vehicle crashes. The Large Truck Crash […]

Truck Accidents

Nov 2, 2020

Johnson, Vorhees & Martucci law firm urges memorial runners to stay home this December.

The Johnson, Vorhees & Martucci law firm has been a strong supporter and premier sponsor of the Joplin Memorial Run for many, many years. However, this year JVM wants the community to know that JVM does not support the decision to have this event during the pandemic. This event violates the CDC guidelines for mass […]

News

Oct 30, 2020

I Signed a Waiver of Liability – Is It Enforceable?

Have you ever signed a Release or Waiver of Liability form before doing a risky activity like rafting, skydiving, or zip-lining? Or before your child could play sports? Businesses try to protect themselves from lawsuits with a form that says you agree to “release, indemnify and hold harmless” the business if you are injured for […]

Personal Injury

Sep 22, 2020

My Loved One Died in a Nursing Home

It has been months since we could visit parents and family members in nursing homes. And without families to hold the nursing home accountable, too many of our elders are being neglected If your loved one dies, can you be sure they received quality care? Will you receive all the facts? Or might the nursing […]

Wrongful Death

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