Monthly Archives: September 2014

The Law Office of Keith Short was able to secure a $45,000.00 settlement for a woman struck by a piece of machinery that had fallen off an elevated display rack and struck her back and hip. This case only took … Continue reading →

The purpose of alimony is to provide support for the spouse seeking the alimony. This support will usually last until the seeking spouse can adequately provide for themselves.  The court will look at many factors to determine the amount of … Continue reading →

An Illinois woman lost custody of her children due to placing them in within the “immediate risk of physical harm” when she became involved in a church that participated in “naked rituals with its followers.” There was testimony from other … Continue reading →

359,000 Americans were killed in car accidents (see link below) There were 10.8 million car accidents. There were 4,500 people killed on motorcycles. The U.S. has over 254 million registered passenger vehicles. Drivers are more and more distracted: Cell calls, … Continue reading →

We always hear how we should not post certain things on social media because it may affect some aspect of our life in a negative way, whether it be our job or a legal proceeding. Take for example, an ex-wife … Continue reading →

The United States Supreme Court recently issued a decision regarding whether law enforcement officers are able to search a suspect’s cell phone incident to arrest. “Our answer to the question of what police must do before searching a cell phone … Continue reading →

This month the Law Office of Keith Short was able to settle a workers’ compensation claim for $193,000.00. In addition to settling the case we were able to ensure our client’s social security disability income would not be disturbed and … Continue reading →

The Law Office of Keith Short was able to secure a $70,000.00 settlement for a client after we won the trial and the first level of appeal. The insurance company denied our claim and we prepared for trial…and won!  They … Continue reading →

Every person considering a medical malpractice case should be aware that the doctors and hospitals win 90% of all trials. So, hiring a skilled, experienced med mal lawyer is absolutely critical.  But even with a great med mal lawyer, the … Continue reading →

Recently a client told me the insurance company and employer was sending him for a disability evaluation…3 hours from his home! The client lives in Wood River, mere minutes from thousands of doctors in St. Louis.  Likewise he will have … Continue reading →