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What is a Design Defect?
In product liability cases, there are three types of claims one can make, including the issue of design defects. Unlike...
Opioid Epidemic Fueled by a Campaign of Misinformation
Opioids & Heroin: Mixing Semantics Opium is a bitter, brown, granular powder derived from the seedpod of the poppy. People...
How to Know If Your Child’s Car Seat Is Defective
For any parent, the safety of their children is of the utmost importance. This is why it is crucial to...
Anoxic and Hypoxic Brain Injuries
In order to function correctly, the human brain requires a constant oxygen flow. Without oxygen, there is a potential for...
How Does the FDA Regulate Prescription Drugs?
Before a drug can be released on the market, it must go through a strict approval process with the United...
Four Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
Any type of negligence-related accident resulting in injury can be a huge disruption to a person’s life. The victim has...
The Problem of Misdiagnosis in the United States
One of the biggest problems in the medical industry is the possibility of errors on behalf of medical professionals. In...
When Is a Product Considered Defective?
As consumers, when we go to purchase a product, we expect that it will be safe and work as it...
Medical Errors are the Third Leading Cause of Death in U.S.
When you go to the hospital, you expect to be treated with the utmost care. After all, this is where...
Simon Law in the News
In the Lead: Missouri Lawyers Media Best Family-Led Law Firms
Simon Law has been recognized as one of Missouri's leading family-owned law firms in 2025, highlighting the firm's commitment to excellence, personal injury expertise, and the values passed down through its founding family. This recognition celebrates Simon Law's reputation for trusted, client-focused representation and its lasting impact on the legal community.
Want to change your name? A new Illinois law means more privacy during the process
A new Illinois law has made the name-change process more private and accessible by eliminating the long-standing newspaper publication requirement and shortening residency rules. These changes are important for people seeking safety, gender affirmation, or other personal reasons. Simon Law has volunteered in a recent name-change clinic to assist dozens of attendees with these updates.
Simon Law joins name change clinic in Illinois
Simon Law participates in a name change clinic hosted by Land of Lincoln Legal Aid in East St. Louis. Ten volunteers from the firm are helping community members complete name change paperwork, supporting individuals seeking safety from domestic violence or aligning their legal identity with their gender.
Local organization provides fresh produce to several local food pantries
With a sharp rise in food insecurity, Giddo Simon Ministries plays a vital role in supplying fresh produce to St. Louis pantries. Founded by the family of George Simon, who spent decades giving away food to those in need, the nonprofit now provides thousands of pounds of fruits and vegetables weekly to feed more than 6,000 families.
Local organization provides fresh produce to several local food pantries
Giddo Simon Ministries is helping local food pantries meet surging demand following the government shutdown. By donating more than $30,000 in fresh produce each month, the nonprofit, founded in honor of longtime Soulard produce seller George Simon, is ensuring thousands of families have access to healthy fruits and vegetables.