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Spencer Farris is the principal attorney at The Spencer Farris Law Firm in St. Louis, Missouri. Profile on Google+

Have a Safe Holiday Season! Ten Tips.

As the holiday season approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges us to be safe when holiday decorating. Simple safety steps can go a long way in preventing fires and injuries this time of year. Annually, during the … Read the full post here →

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Veteran’s Day – Give Thanks to Those Who Gave All

I often complain that my clients and future clients are denied access to the courts and justice. Insurance companies, Chambers of Commerce and others work tirelessly to eliminate access to justice by putting up barriers to the court house, attacking … Read the full post here →

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McDonalds’ Coffee- Can you Handle the Truth?

Everytime someone wants to talk about changing our tort system, they mention the infamous “McDonalds’ Coffee Case” as evidence that the jury system is out of control. In order to boil (sorry) the facts down to a thirty second sound … Read the full post here →

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Dangerous Roads Require Smart Navigation!

Roadway accidents are often caused by inattentive drivers. But people can also be injured due to the condition of the roadway. We have represented individuals involved in accidents caused by insufficient guardrails, signage or road shoulder, as well as incorrect … Read the full post here →

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You Aren’t in “Good Hands” or with “Good Neighbors” When you have an Injury Claim.

It is no secret that insurance companies are not interested in paying injury victims. When you get hurt, they begin to refer to you by a “claim number” or “file number” rather than your name. This is part of the … Read the full post here →

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4 Things Jurors Never Hear

Folks on jury duty learn alot- trials take longer than the hour they do on TV, they are often slow and boring, and forensic science doesn’t give all the answers all of the time (Sorry CSI.) However, there are a … Read the full post here →

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Missouri Frontal Impact Collisions

Head-on crash causes, injuries and efforts to reduce the number of frontal impact collisions A frontal collision, or head-on crash, occurs when a car’s front end is hit by or hits another vehicle. Even with the advent of air bags … Read the full post here →

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Slip-and-Fall Personal Injuries

Poorly maintained premises can turn a fun summer outing into a nightmare Summer is an ideal time for outings in St. Louis. Visits to the pool, neighborhood gatherings for backyard barbecues, community festivals and enjoying the weather on your favorite … Read the full post here →

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Semitrucks and Rear-End Collisions

Texting and rear-end crashes It’s every motorist’s nightmare: getting caught in standstill traffic on the highway and glancing into the rear view mirror to see a tractor-trailer bearing down your car … and not slowing down. Unfortunately, rear-end collisions involving … Read the full post here →

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What is Workers Compensation?

An overview of Missouri worker compensation law Worker compensation — or work comp, as it is sometimes called — is a legally mandated benefit provided to employees who are hurt while on the job or performing duties related to their … Read the full post here →

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