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Southeast Missouri girl awarded $17 million in personal injury lawsuit against BNSF Railway

At Cook, Barkett, Ponder & Wolz, we’re committed to holding companies accountable when their actions put others in harm’s way. Here’s...

Do you own a Ford Fusion or Ranger? The automaker is recalling almost 300,000 Ford Fusion and Ranger pickup trucks in...

What is medical neglect? When a caregiver fails to provide adequate medical or dental care for their child, especially when needed...

Manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure their products are safe for users, and to follow engineering standards that build in safety....

Are you responsible if fallen snow from the top of your vehicle causes damage to another vehicle while driving down the road?...

Each year, about 2.9 million people are injured in car crashes – resulting in medical care and productivity loss costs of...

Nothing kills more 15- to 20-year-olds than traffic accidents. And 80 percent of crashes involve some form of distracted driving –...

Missouri, along with 12 other states, recognizes what’s known as the Pure Comparative Fault Rule. This allows a damaged party to...

If you are involved in an accident, what are your rights? Most people know they are eligible to hire a lawyer,...

We have over 101 years of combined legal experience. Partner Michael Ponder has over 25 years’ experience and was awarded the...

A car wreck can be a traumatic experience for anyone. Even if damages are minor and both parties are uninjured, you...

Selecting your personal injury attorney should be one of the first decisions that you make after your injury. You have 100% control in...