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If you've ever settled a personal injury claim, or talked to someone who has, you've probably heard them say something like, "I got a $50,000 settlement, but I only walked away with $20,000." Such a gap surprises a lot of people, and a big part of it usually comes down to one word: liens. Liens ...

The phone rings less than a week after your accident.  It's the insurance adjuster, and they've got good news.  They're ready to settle. Immediately.  Today, even.  They might even have a check number ready to go. Before you breathe that sigh of relief, ask yourself one question: why is an insur...

You just got off the phone with the other driver's insurance company.  They were polite, maybe even sympathetic.  They said they just need a quick recorded statement to "get your side of the story" and "move your claim along."  Sounds reasonable, right? Don't do it. We've seen this play out hun...

Today, June 14, 2026, our hearts go out to the families of the twelve people who lost loved ones when a skydiving plane operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri. The skydiving aircraft was carrying eleven parachutists and a pilot and crashed shortly...

Families across the country are taking legal action against social media companies for the harm their products have caused to children and adolescents. Individuals are filing civil lawsuits alleging platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube are harmful to the youth who are...

This month, BautistaLeRoy celebrates 12 years of Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accreditation. This represents not just a badge, but also reflects the long-term commitment of our team of attorneys in following BBB's rigorous set of standards.  Our A+ rating is a testament to our honesty in advertising, transparency in business practices, and a proactive approach to resolving client concerns.

Surgery can be dangerous.  Everyone intuitively knows this.  A recent study revealed that more than one-third of surgical patients experience at least one adverse event.  The most common of these are bleeding, infection, and blood clots.  While these events may not be caused by errors in the oper...

Our clients in Missouri frequently ask what happens if he or she was partly at fault for the accident? The short answer is your amount of fault, or negligence, affects how much compensation you can recover.  In some scenarios, it could prevent you from recovering anything.   What Is Comparative...

Medical malpractice cases can be among the most challenging legal matters to navigate, and Missouri is no exception. Families who believe they have been victims of medical negligence often face a maze of legal, medical, and procedural hurdles. Understanding why these cases are so complex can help...

We at Bautista LeRoy LLC are pleased to announce attorney, Mr. Joe Fridkin, has joined our ranks.  Mr. Fridkin is the former owner of The Fridkin Law Firm, LLC, which he founded in 2012 to serve clients in business and construction litigation, real estate and related commercial disputes, and plai...

Railroad crossing accidents are a serious and ongoing safety issue in Missouri. Recent fatal car-versus-train collisions, particularly in 2024 and 2025, highlight the extreme dangers drivers face when crossing train tracks — and the important legal rights available to injured victims and their fa...

We may receive this question several times a day from potential clients.  Unfortunately, the answer is it depends, and the reason for that is all injury cases have different facts and circumstances.  And those facts and circumstances will change as the case develops from the time a law firm is re...

Violence inside bars and taverns is more common than many people realize, and when it happens, the consequences can be devastating. Broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, and even wrongful death are all too common results of bar-related assaults. Under Missouri law, injured patron...

Most people assume when a doctor prescribes a medication or a nurse hands them a pill it has already been checked for safety. Most patients are not aware of how drugs interact with one another, nor should they be expected to know. That responsibility belongs to the healthcare system and the profe...

When families place a loved one in a nursing home, they do it with the hope that trained professionals will keep that person safe, supervised, and properly cared for. Unfortunately, choking and asphyxiation incidents remain far more common in long-term care settings than most people realize. Thes...

Understanding Missouri Rideshare Accident Claims Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are common throughout Missouri, but when a serious crash occurs, the legal issues are far more complex than a standard car accident. Victims often suffer catastrophic injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs),...

When a fatal drug overdose occurs, families are often left searching for answers and accountability. In Missouri, civil law allows families to pursue legal claims not only against the individual who sold illegal drugs, but also against homeowners who knowingly allowed drug distribution to occur i...

Motorcycle accidents in Arkansas often result in catastrophic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, or even death. Because motorcyclists lack the physical protection of passenger vehicles, a single negligent act by another driver can permanently change a life. Understanding how Arkansas law treats ...

BautistaLeRoy's attorneys have been recognized as part of the Top 100 in the 2025 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers and Top 50 in Kansas City again. This time the publisher added Ryan Gavin, Bautista LeRoy's partner in St. Louis, to the list.  In the competitive landscape of legal excellence, this ...

On November 19, 2025, the founding partners, Andrew LeRoy and Jose Bautista, of Bautista LeRoy LLC, argued in front of the Missouri Supreme Court. Bautista LeRoy LLC represented a client who was injured while operating a stand-up forklift. Three weeks prior to trial, the trial judge struck the P...

Bautista LeRoy LLC, an award-winning law firm known for securing justice for individuals and families in catastrophic injury cases, proudly announces the opening of its new office in Bentonville. Serving the northwest Arkansas area from its Kansas City base for years, the firm now possesses a loc...

The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized BautistaLeRoy as one of the Best Law Firms in the 2026th edition, with three of its lawyers receiving recognitions—Jose Bautista, Andrew LeRoy, and Ryan Gavin. Jose Bautista received recognitions in Kansas City for the practice areas of Mass Tort Lit...

Jose Bautista receives recognition from Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association & Foundation (KCMBA) for 8 years of commitment to the Association's mission. Fellowship is the highest level of KCMBA membership, honoring attorneys who have practiced for at least eight years and demonstrated a sus...

Andrew S. LeRoy of Bautista LeRoy was recently recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for excellence in Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation.  “I was born and raised in Kansas City,” says Andrew in an interview. “Those people that raised me are the same...

Kansas City, Missouri – A 68 year-old male was found dead with three others injured on Sunday after the Family Dollar building collapsed at Midtown 3726 Broadway. KCPD and KCFD crews arrived before 2:45 p.m. and were faced with the partial collapse of the building’s front facade.