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On June 27, 2022, at around 12:40 p.m. CT, an Amtrak train collided with a dump truck causing the train to derailin Mendon, Missouri. Two locomotives along with seven train cars derailed causing the deaths of three passengers and the driver of the truck. The train was carrying over 250 passengers and crew and was headed to Los Angeles, CA from Chicago, IL. Over 150 individuals were reportedly injured during the collision and taken to nearby hospitals. Two of the passengers and the truck driver were pronounced dead upon the scene while the third passenger passed away at the hospital.

According to the NHTSA, more than 23,000 individuals are killed, and approximately 2.8 million people are injured in motor vehicle accidents every year. As a society that relies on driving vehicles daily, it is no surprise that car collisions occur. What may be a simple rear-end can cause significant bodily damage.

If you have suffered business income losses, due to orders of civil authority by Missouri officials to close all non-essential services to fight the pandemic, these may be recoverable under your insurance policy. Bautista LeRoy LLC is currently fighting insurance companies to pay businesses for losses they suffered during this COVID-19 pandemic. We are here to help you with any losses suffered from your business interruption during these times.

If you have a loved one in anursing home or long-term care facility, one of the biggest questions on your mind deals with how the facility in Missouri and Kansas are caring for your loved one during this time of COVID-19?

The right for employees to be free from compensation discrimination in their workplace has been in effect since 1963 by the Equal Pay Act. Under this Act, it is required for women and men to receive an equal amount of pay for equal work. Particularly, this law establishes that women and men are required to receive equal pay for work that demands similar effort, responsibility and effort and that are performed under similar conditions for the same company or employer.

A bike ride is a great way to get fresh air, exercise and alleviate stress. While this is a fun activity for people of all ages, it may also result in dangerous and potentially hazardous situations.

Any injury to your head – particularly the brain – is serious. In fact, this type of serious accident can alter the trajectory of your life. Your brain is the master controller of your entire body; as a result, any type of trauma or injury to it can lead to a number of mental and physical complications.

Being involved in an auto accident at any time is a frustrating experience. However, it is even more frustrating when the accident involves an out of state driver. Many people don’t know what to do, or where to turn with this happens.

Social media is fun, entertaining and great for a laugh. However, it can also be a source of abuse, neglect and downright meanness for some. While most people are familiar with kids who are bullied through social media, they may never imagine it could also happen to the elderly members of the community.

Regardless of how careful you are, at some point, you may be involved in a car accident. This is an unfortunate fact of life. Accidents occur every day – some minor, some more severe. In many cases, after an accident, you may feel off guard and unsure of what to do next.

If you have decided to take legal action against another person or entity that caused you to suffer any type of personal injury, you need to be ready. While receiving compensation can help to secure your future and hold the at-fault party responsible, you have to know a few things about personal injury cases to be successful. 

Most people understand that if they are in a car accident, they may suffer an injury. However, they may not realize how much these accidents can cost them financially. Not only do you have to invest time into having your vehicle repaired, but also handling medical costs and expenses you may incur. There is also the probability that your insurance rates are going to skyrocket. 

When you make the decision to utilize the services of a nursing home to provide care for your elderly loved one, there is no question that this is a difficult and emotional decision. It is often difficult to relinquish the care of your parent or your grandparent to another person.

Regardless of what form it takes, nursing home abuse takes advantage of extremely vulnerable people. When you place your loved one in a nursing home, it is supposed to provide them with the help they need to live a comfortable life.

When you decide it is time for your elderly loved one to move into a nursing home, you hope their transition will get them the help and assistance they need so they can remain as healthy as possible.

Injuries always leave a lasting impact on our lives. From a torn meniscus causing our knee to lock-up on occasion or a herniated disc in our back limiting our movement and quality of life. Most injuries linger in some way but in a limited fashion.

Our attorneys will help you with car insurance disputes and other insurance claims. We will perform a detailed review of your auto insurance policy so that you are fully informed about the coverage you have and the benefits you are entitled to under your policy.

During the summer swimming pools are the beacons of fun for group hangouts, relaxation, and enjoying the sun. Most families log lots of time at

Missouri is one of the greatest states during the summer times because of how many different types of body of water the state has for 

When it comes to pursuing a claim, it can seem overwhelming. As someone who may go after a claim by themselves they will have to