CLAYTON, MO, September XX, 2021 /24-7PressRelease/ — Two prestigious publications have recognized trial lawyer Brent A. Sumner – Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America – Sumner Law Group, LLC, announced today. Sumner was named to the 2021 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers list, an honor limited to the…
If you’ve been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you likely suffered monetary losses, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and property damages. You may also have experienced non-monetary losses, such as the pain and suffering you’ve endured as a result of your injuries. The insurance company representing…
The husband suffered a severe TBI (traumatic brain injury) when a winery’s pickup truck made a left turn into the path of a group of motorcyclists on a guided tour of historic Route 66 in St. James, Missouri. Trial lawyer Brent Sumner won a $14.2 million verdict on behalf of…
The devastating injuries or loss of a loved one due to a semi-truck accident creates many family stressors, including overwhelming financial burdens. In 2019, several crashes involving semi-truck tractor-trailers in Missouri and Illinois were the result of distracted truck drivers, operators driving too fast for conditions, and preventable load errors…
There are many forms of dangerous premises. Negligent security is just one. Unfortunately, in many cases, negligent security can result in serious injury or even death. The experienced St. Louis premises liability Lawyers of Sumner Law Group, LLC have effectively represented injured clients in nearly every type of dangerous premises…
Capable personal injury lawyers are easy to find. A good personal injury attorney understands the law, implements systems to avoid missing deadlines, and has experience negotiating settlements. They handle routine cases competently and efficiently. They don’t drop the ball. Great personal injury attorneys, on the other hand, are less common….
Virtually every driver has felt too tired to drive home at some point in their life. However, some drivers still get behind the wheel and attempt to make it home before they get some rest or sleep. Drivers may believe that turning on the radio, opening the windows, drinking coffee,…
Bars and advertisements for alcoholic products often encourage people to “drink responsibly,” but in many cases, the establishments or bartenders serving these drinks may be at least partially liable for a patron’s alcohol-related injury or death. Under certain circumstances, bars can—and should—be held responsible for over-serving patrons. Many states have…
Most employees in Missouri are considered to be “at-will” employees. In essence, this means that an employee may be terminated at any time and for any reason. However, employers must follow the law when it comes to firing employees. If you have been threatened with termination after getting injured on…
The length of your personal injury compensation claim depends on many different factors. First, who’s to blame? If the other party accepts that they are to blame, this greatly speeds up the process. If not, we have to prove that they are and this adds time onto your claim being…
