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Seat Belt Use and Your Missouri Crash Claim
Posted on October 27th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Many injured drivers assume that an unbuckled seat belt ends their claim before it starts. In Missouri, that assumption is wrong, and the law is more favorable to injured people than most expect. At Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols, we address this question early because adjusters raise it early. What Missouri Law Actually Says Section 307.178 of […]
Who Chooses Your Doctor After a Job Mishap
Posted on October 20th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
After a job injury, it’s natural to assume you can see any doctor you like. Missouri’s workers’ compensation statute gives the employer a say in that choice. The answers below explain the rule and what an injured employee can do about it. Who Decides Which Doctor Treats a Missouri Work Injury? Under RSMo 287.140, the […]
Who Is Your Employer on a Job Site
Posted on October 13th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
A construction site can have a general contractor, several subcontractors, and workers who never share a paycheck. After an injury, the question of who counts as your employer shapes which claims are open to you. Missouri’s workers’ compensation law answers it in a way some workers don’t expect. Missouri Can Treat a Contractor as Your […]
Hurt in a Shooting Outside a St. Louis Bar
Posted on October 6th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Gunfire outside a bar can injure people who had nothing to do with the dispute that started it. The criminal case against the shooter is only one part of what follows. Injured people may also have civil options, though Missouri law limits them. The Dutchtown Shooting Early on September 5, a crowd had gathered outside […]
Off-Leash Dog Attacks in St. Louis Parks
Posted on September 29th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
A walk through a neighborhood park should not end at an emergency room or a veterinary clinic. For one South City family, a recent evening in Tower Grove Park ended both ways. The incident also raises practical questions about who is responsible when an owner loses control of a dog in a public space. What […]
The Invisible Line Every Driver Must Honor
Posted on September 22nd, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Does a Pedestrian Always Legally Have the Right of Way in Missouri? Missouri law grants pedestrians the right of way at every intersection in the state and city, whether or not the crosswalk is marked with painted lines on the pavement itself at that exact spot. A Maryland Heights pedestrian accident lawyer explains that an […]
One Road With Equal Rules for All
Posted on September 15th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
A collision between a car and a bicycle rarely ends well for the person on two wheels involved, often leaving a Maryland Heights cyclist facing serious injuries, mounting medical bills, and an uphill battle with an insurance company quick to assign blame to the smaller and more vulnerable party. Understanding how Missouri law treats bicycles […]
Common Questions Missouri Filers Ask
Posted on September 1st, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Do I Have to Use Missouri’s Own Exemptions? Not necessarily true for every filer. Missouri allows filers to choose between the state’s own bankruptcy exemptions and the federal bankruptcy exemption system, a choice not every state actually provides. A St Louis bankruptcy lawyer evaluating a case compares both systems carefully, since the federal exemptions often […]
Who Missouri Law Lets Sue After a Loss
Posted on August 27th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Grief Alone Does Not Create the Right to Sue Losing a family member to another party’s negligence is devastating, but Missouri law does not automatically give every grieving relative the legal right to bring a claim over that loss. Unlike an ordinary personal injury lawsuit, which the injured person brings on their own behalf, this […]
The Three Year Clock on Work Injuries
Posted on August 25th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
A Deadline That Genuinely Surprises Many Injured Workers Illinois gives injured workers a specific, defined window to file a workers compensation claim, one that operates independently from the reporting deadline many people confuse it with. Understanding this framework matters considerably for anyone in Springfield dealing with a workplace injury. Many injured workers genuinely assume that […]