In cases involving serious injury or death caused by automobile collision, Rhodes & Lally has years of experience in representing the injured plaintiff and families of those who have lost their lives. We handle the difficult decisions regarding legal, insurance and investigative issues and guide the client through every aspect of the litigation process.

Trucking accidents can be more complicated than typical automobile collision cases. We have successfully pursued trucking cases against some of the largest motor carriers in the United States.

In cases involving uninsured motorists or underinsured motorists, Rhodes & Lally has experience and expertise in pursuing claims against the liable automobile insurance company. Many consumers are unaware of their rights and remedies available pursuant to uninsured motorist coverage or underinsured motorist coverage provided by their own automobile insurance carrier. An individual who sustains injury due to the carelessness of an uninsured motorist may pursue an uninsured motorist claim (UM); similarly, one who is injured due to the negligence of an underinsured motorist may pursue an underinsured motorist claim (UIM).

Rhodes & Lally has experience and expertise in cases involving defective products. Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of products have a legal responsibility to consumers to meet accepted standards of safety and provide adequate warnings. Our practice has pursued cases including unsafe automobiles, asbestos related products, dangerous household appliances, and hazardous construction equipment/materials. When products pose hazards to consumers and workers, Rhodes & Lally can help the injured consumer/worker recover fair compensation. Rhodes & Lally has handled various types of defective products cases involving industrial equipment, motor vehicles, factory machinery and tools, recreational products and farm implements.

Burn survivors commonly face debilitating injuries, disfigurement, emotional distress and serious financial losses. Rhodes & Lally has extensive experience representing survivor families and surviving victims of burn injuries, including burns resulting from fire, electrocution, chemical exposure and explosion. Prompt investigation and thorough preservation of evidence are key in this area of litigation.

Rhodes & Lally represents workers who have been injured in the course and scope of their employment. The world of workers’ compensation can be intimidating to the injured worker and his family. Rhodes & Lally represents injured workers and helps them navigate through the maze of regulations and schedules commonly applied to a workers’ compensation case.

In addition to the specialized areas of practice discussed above, Rhodes & Lally has handled numerous cases involving serious personal injuries and wrongful death on behalf of the plaintiff. Injuries caused by animals, assault, medical mistakes, pharmaceutical errors, and exposure to toxic substances are just a few examples of cases handled by Rhodes & Lally to successful conclusions.

In the event of death caused by another’s negligence, the deceased’s survivors may pursue an action to recover damages based on the loss of support, guidance and companionship of their loved one. Such cases are governed by the Missouri Wrongful Death Statute and present unique challenges with regard to the proof of injury and damages. Our attorneys have extensive experience representing surviving family members of deceased individuals who have died as a result of industrial accidents, automobile/trucking accidents, or defective products.

Rhodes & Lally has extensive experience in cases involving unsafe premises. Owners and managers of private and commercial property must maintain their property and correct dangerous conditions. When unsafe premises injure people, Rhodes & Lally can help the injured individual recover. Rhodes & Lally has handled many types of premises liability cases involving shopping malls, stores, public sidewalks, parking lots and industrial sites.