When the sun goes down, extra dangers arise on the road. Dark conditions are not ideal for human eyes. As we age, our ability to see clearly at night deteriorates. The National Safety Council estimates that a 50-year-old driver may need twice as much light to see comfortably over a 30-year old driver. Limited light […]
Casey & Devoti Legal & Safety Blog by Matthew Devoti Trial veterans often say that trial lawyers learn more from their losses than their wins. That may be true. But, I think, there are few cases we lose so long as we give our clients our best effort and the opportunity for them to […]
“I’m Sorry”, Doesn’t Cut It Legal & Safety Blog by Matthew J. Devoti Kathleen Koutrobis died in a car crash two years ago. Koutrobis was a victim of reckless driving. Two middle aged men killed her, reportedly drag racing and driving while intoxicated. Koutrobis’ death is the worst kind of injury – injury that is […]
An alleged rape of an 84 year-old grandmother in a St. Louis area nursing home sheds light on the growing problem of elder abuse. Every year hundreds of thousands of older adults are abused, neglected or exploited. Sadly, for every report of elder abuse, it is estimated that another 23 cases go unreported. Cases are unreported […]
A jury recently awarded a firm client $600,000 for serious injuries he sustained in a car crash in the City of St. Louis. Partner Matthew Devoti tried the case over 4 days in mid-August with Judge Clinton Wright presiding. After deliberation, the jury assessed the man’s damages at $600,000 and assigned the majority of fault […]
Protect your kids from backpack-related injuries. Backpacks that are too heavy can cause a lot of problems for kids, like back and shoulder pain, and poor posture. The problem has grabbed the attention of lawmakers in some states, who have pushed for legislation requiring school districts to lighten the load. While we wait for solutions […]
44 kids are hit by a car while walking everyday 1 in 5 high school students walk distracted 1 in 8 middle school students walk distracted Girls are 1.2 times more likely than boys to walk distracted Keep your teens safe by teaching and reinforcing these safety tips: Teach kids from an early age […]
A new school year is upon us. It’s an exciting time for everyone – parents and kids alike. It is important for adults and children to review transportation safety tips, so everyone can have a safe and healthy school year. The new school year means adjustments for everyone – for the kids it’s adjusting to […]
People think they are great at multitasking. But the reality is, humans are terrible at multitasking. Here’s why multitasking is a myth: When you do two things at the same time, your brain is quickly jumping between the two things. This is why it’s so dangerous to talk on the phone and drive at the same time. One […]
Car accidents happen. In fact, Missouri and Illinois record thousands of car accidents each year with injuries ranging from minor to fatal. The moments immediately following a car crash are chaotic. Whether victims are seriously injured or not, their mental state is often dazed and confused. Emotions run high and people can be amped up […]
Casey & Devoti recently hosted a toilet paper drive to benefit St. Martha’s Hall, a shelter for abused women and their children. Through the generosity of clients, colleagues, family and friends, the firm was able to collect over 150 rolls of toilet paper for the shelter. In late summer, a water leak in the shelter’s basement […] more
When the sun goes down, extra dangers arise on the road. Dark conditions are not ideal for human eyes. As we age, our ability to see clearly at night deteriorates. The National Safety Council estimates that a 50-year-old driver may need twice as much light to see comfortably over a 30-year old driver. Limited light […] more
Casey & Devoti continued its commitment to the Gateway Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation by sponsoring the 16th Annual Wine Opener fundraiser in September. The event drew a crowd of about 300 people and raised nearly $100,000 for the foundation. For the fifth consecutive year, Partner Matthew Devoti served as ‘Co-Host’ of the event […] more
