Have you been involved in a car accident that happened as a result of the other driver talking on a cell phone while driving? It is currently estimated that 7% of all car accidents in the United States involve cellular phone usage on the road. Today there are more drivers on the road than ever before, and the number of cell phone users continues to increase rapidly.A study done at Harvard showed that over the last five years, the number of cellular phone users has risen from 93 million to 129 million. With so many people driving and using cell phones, the two are bound to combine with disastrous results.Many states are implementing laws that make it illegal to use a cell phone while driving unless a ‘hands-free’ device is used. In St. Louis, we are still waiting for cell phone/driving laws to be passed. In the mean time, cell phone-related car accidents continue to injure and kill people. Todd N. Hendrickson is a St Louis accident attorney and represents those who have been injured in all types of accidents.If you or someone close to you has been injured in St Louis by a negligent driver who was using a cell phone at the time of the crash, you may be eligible to receive a monetary award for your injuries. All drivers are responsible for driving in a safe manner so they do not put themselves and other drivers at risk. When someone fails to operate a vehicle safely, the damage they cause is considered to be an act of negligence. St Louis accident lawyer Todd Hendrickson has a proven track record of bringing negligent parties to justice and holding them financially responsible for the damages and injuries they have caused.Call the St. Louis Law Office of Todd N. Hendrickson at 314.721.8833 to discuss your potential claim. Todd can provide you with a free consultation and advise you of your rights and what steps should be taken to pursue your claim.
In the most recent 3 years of reported data, more than 94 people have died in ATV accidents in Missouri. //atvsafety.gov Nationally, more than 1200 deaths were reported as a result of ATV accidents.If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of an ATV accident, you should contact The Law Offices of Todd N. Hendrickson. We can investigate the accident and determine if there is an applicable product recall or safety violation. Many people are completely unaware of the Missouri safety laws regarding ATV ridership. These and other factors must be investigated in the event of an ATV accident.Contact Todd N. Hendrickson for a free consultation.
Heparin Contamination More Extensive than First Thought
Posted by in Medical Malpractice | Products Liability - (0 Comments)The New York Times is reporting that Heparin contamination is more widespread than first thought. And Heparin may be just the tip of the iceberg. Unknown to most Americans, U.S. drug manufacturers are purchasing many chemical components of their drugs from Chinese suppliers.The F.D.A. has linked contaminated Heparin to at least 81 deaths in the United States. Heparin, a drug-thinner used extensively to treat strokes, heart attacks and as a preventative measure in certain types of surgeries, has been found to be contaminated. If you or a loved one has suffered death, stroke, bleed or other side-effect in recent years, and Heparin was involved, please contact the The Law Offices of Todd N. Hendrickson to discuss your legal rights.
