5th Annual Channel 3 Kids Camp Benefit Ride Announced
At Trantolo & Trantolo, our attorneys and staff are more than motorcycle accident lawyers — we’re enthusiasts for these vehicles. That’s one of the many reasons we are presenting the 5th Annual Channel 3 Kids Camp Benefit Ride, scheduled for July 14, 2013. This year, this popular event supporting the Channel 3 Kids Camp features…
Elder Abuse Predicted to Increase
In early January 2013, a report drew attention to elderly abuse in St. Louis-area nursing homes, and now an Associated Press piece shows that neglect, physical, and verbal abuse aren’t unique to these institutions. Rather, even when an elderly person is in the care of a family member, abuse still can – and frequently does…
Who’s at Fault in Truck Accidents?
Unlike other motor vehicle collisions, truck accidents are far more convoluted affairs. A February 12 American Trucking Association report indicates that motorists, as opposed to tractor trailer drivers, are more likely to cause accidents. According to the Los Angeles Times, the American Trucking Association’s report references four separate studies pertaining to accidents. One from the…
Report Sheds Light on Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
On January 9, a report of neglect and abuse at St. Louis-area nursing homes was released. In response to the Freedom of Information Act requested by investigative journalism group ProPublica, the documents include results from three years of inspections by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Findings include…
