September 2016 Archives

U.S. TO BAR ARBITRATION CLAUSES IN NURSING HOME CONTRACTS

On behalf of McShane & Brady, LLC posted in News on Thursday, September 29, 2016.

US TO BAR ARBITRATION CLAUSES IN NURSING HOME CONTRACTS

As reported in the New York Times yesterday, an agency within the US Department of Health and Human Services handling more than $1 trillion in Medicaid and Medicare funding issued a game changing rule last Wednesday. The rule bars any nursing home receiving federal funding from requiring its residents and resident families to sign contract clauses settling disputes in arbitration. The new legislation promises to deliver crucial protection to more than 1.5 million individuals and keep nursing home negligence in the public eye.

STAGES OF A PERSONAL INJURY CASE, PART 6: TRIAL

On behalf of McShane & Brady, LLC posted in News on Tuesday, September 20, 2016.

A PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT, PART 6: TRIAL

At McShane & Brady Law, we know how intimidating a personal injury case can be. While accident and injury lawsuits can take many forms, the basic stages of a personal injury case typically remain constant. To help you better understand the process and feel confident in your choices, over the next few weeks we are sharing a basic overview of a typical personal injury case.

SLEEPYHEAD BEDS

On behalf of McShane & Brady, LLC posted in Events on Wednesday, September 14, 2016.

IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN KANSAS CITY

Since 2010, Sleepyhead Beds has delivered 5000+ recycled beds to Kansas City area children in need of a comfortable place to sleep. That's over 3 million restful nights delivered!

WHY CALEB SCHWAB'S FAMILY MAY SETTLE

On behalf of McShane & Brady, LLC posted in News on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.

WHY WOULD CALEB SCHWAB'S FAMILY SETTLE INSTEAD OF TAKING SCHLITTERBAHN TO COURT?

In case you missed it, there was an interesting article in the Kansas City Star dated August 19, 2016. The premise of the article looked at the likelihood of the general public seeing a case study published on the cause of the accident; whether police determined fault and where that fault lies. What we found interesting is the information on Personal Injury Law in the State of Kansas and how tort reforms from the last century will play a role in the families decision.