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What to Do After a Dog Bite in Clayton MO
Posted on July 28th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
A dog bite can happen in an instant, and what follows matters as much as the incident itself. Missouri’s strict liability law gives bite victims a strong legal foundation, but building a successful claim still depends on what the victim does in the hours and days after the attack. Acting deliberately from the start protects […]
Pedestrian Impact Injuries in Edwardsville IL
Posted on July 21st, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
When a motor vehicle strikes a pedestrian, there is no steel frame, no airbag, and no seatbelt absorbing the force of impact. The human body takes the full energy of the collision directly. This is why pedestrian accident injuries in Edwardsville and throughout Illinois are consistently more severe than injuries in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes, and why […]
Springfield Injury Claims and Early Settlement
Posted on July 14th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
After an accident in Springfield, the phone calls often start quickly. An insurance adjuster reaches out, expresses concern, and may mention that they want to help get things resolved. This can feel like relief after a stressful event. In practice, that early call is the beginning of a process designed to close the claim at […]
Missouri Law and St. Louis Cyclist Rights
Posted on July 7th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Many people assume cycling and motor vehicle traffic operate in separate legal worlds. They do not. In Missouri, cyclists on public roads have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers of motor vehicles, and drivers owe them a meaningful duty of care. When that duty is violated and a St. Louis cyclist is injured, Missouri […]
When a Stray Dog Attack Turns Serious
Posted on July 6th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
A recent walk through a St. Louis County neighborhood turned frightening when two stray dogs attacked a man and his small dog. Animal control officers spent days afterward searching for the loose animals. Stories like this one hit close to home for anyone who walks a pet or lives near an unfamiliar dog. A Frightening […]
St. Louis Gala Honors Brain Injury Work
Posted on July 1st, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
The Brain Injury Foundation of St. Louis recently marked ten years of service with an anniversary gala at Westborough Country Club. The evening celebrated a decade of helping survivors return to work and independence. For families adjusting to life after a serious brain injury, that kind of local support carries real weight. A Milestone Worth […]
Which Debts Bankruptcy Cannot Discharge
Posted on May 27th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Bankruptcy offers genuine relief to Champaign Illinois residents overwhelmed by debt. Chapter 7 eliminates most unsecured debt entirely. Chapter 13 restructures payments into a manageable plan with excess debt discharged at completion. But bankruptcy isn’t a complete financial reset for every obligation. Certain categories of debt survive a discharge regardless of what chapter was filed, […]
24/7 Sobriety Program for Repeat DUI Offenders
Posted on May 20th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
24/7 Sobriety Program Explained A second or third DUI conviction carries mandatory jail time that increases with each prior offense. But incarceration is not always the only option. Some states offer a 24/7 sobriety program, which gives certain repeat offenders an alternative that replaces some or all jail time with continuous sobriety monitoring. Our friends […]
6 Signs You Need to Update Your Estate Plan
Posted on April 27th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
You created an estate plan five years ago. Maybe ten. You felt relieved checking that box and moved on with your life. But estate planning isn’t a one-time task that stays relevant forever. Our friends at LifePlan Legal AZ discuss how life changes require document updates to keep your plan functional. An uncontested probate lawyer […]
How Cargo Loading Errors Cause Truck Accidents
Posted on April 26th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Most people think of truck accidents as driver error situations. Sometimes that’s accurate. But a significant number of commercial truck crashes on Missouri roads have nothing to do with what the driver did behind the wheel. They’re the result of what happened hours earlier, when the cargo was loaded. Improperly loaded or secured cargo changes […]