Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorneys in St. Louis, Missouri
Devereaux, Stokes, Nolan, Fernandez & Leonard, P.C.
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133 South 11th Street Suite 350 St. Louis, Missouri 63102 USA |
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(314) 450-7874
or (866) 634-5292
(314) 621-5705
www.gonzalofernandez.com
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Devereaux, Stokes, Nolan, Fernandez & Leonard, P.C. has been representing injured individuals and the families of fatal accident victims since 1976. Since then, our firm has earned an outstanding record of success in challenging cases. Our lawyers provide reliable, resourceful and creative representation for persons injured as the result of auto accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, dangerous and defective products, and other acts of negligence.
Our firm does not limit our practice to the most severe permanent injury and wrongful death cases. We also handle cases involving uninsured motorist claims, industrial accidents and losses suffered because of the negligence of other attorneys, real estate or insurance professionals, and law enforcement agencies. Our objective in any case we accept is to give the individual victim an opportunity to recover the full amount of compensation available under the facts and the law, without cutting corners or making unnecessary compromises.
Languages: Spanish, English
Practice Areas
Practice Areas Description
We focus our practice in the following areas:- Auto Accidents
Our competent attorneys are advocates of seriously hurt people in Auto Accidents cases concerning:
Bus, Train & MetroLink Accidents; Cell Phone Texting & Driving; Driving, Drug & Alcohol Abuse; Motorcycle Accidents; Pedestrian Accidents; Railroad Crossing Accidents; and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claims. In the event you or your loved one has suffered accidental injuries as a consequence of someone else's recklessness, you are not alone; we are here to help you fight for your rights.
- Birth Injury
In minutes, a baby's future prospects can be seriously diminished as a result of insufficient oxygen or injury to nerves caused by forceps as well as other faulty birthing maneuvers by an obstetrician or by a delay in performing an urgently needed C-Section. A hypoxic or anoxic brain injury occurring in the uterus or in the birth canal during labor and delivery can cause irreversible damage and disability for any newborn. There are specific medical conditions that can be directly caused by problems during the delivery of a child including: Cerebral palsy; Erbs palsy; Lifelong physical and/or mental disability; and Learning disabilities. Whatever your baby's (or the mother's) particular circumstances and injuries, Allow us to help you fight and secure your legal rights.
- Boating & ATV Accidents
Boaters often gather on Party Cove at the Lake of the Ozarks, Alton Pool on the Mississippi, or other locations to socialize and drink. When they weigh anchor and take off, the result can be a serious or fatal boat accident. Boating and ATV accidents involve a unique set of issues not the least of which is that alcohol is frequently involved. Victims of accidents caused by a drunken or reckless boater can claim compensation for their medical costs, lost income, and discomfort and suffering. At Devereaux, Stokes, Nolan, Fernandez & Leonard in St. Louis, Missouri, we are strong advocates for victims of boat accidents and ATV accidents. We work with determination to obtain full and complete compensation for our clients' losses.
- Brain Injury
In our firm's 30 years of operation, we have developed a strong reputation for client service in brain injury cases. This reflects our experience and careful attention to the particular proof of particular long-term problems suffered by traumatic brain injury victims. We relate highly detailed proof of physical injury to distinct neurological systems to the patient's practical issues with speech, memory, behavior, motor coordination, or other essential functions. Our lawyers then use both forensic evidence and the testimony of the victim and his or her family members to show what the brain injury in this specific case has cost in human terms. We work with skilled life care planner and distinguished econ to make sure no aspect of your future requirements or damages is overlooked. We also demonstrate the financial cost of diminished career prospects, in-home assistance, or adaptive technology, depending on the facts of the case.
- Dangerous Products/Products Liability
Our law office represents wounded individuals in Dangerous Products/Products Liability cases related to: Medical and Surgical Devices; Medtronic Pain Pump Failures; Pharmaceutical Products and Dangerous Medicines; Automobiles including crash worthiness, seat belt failure, fuel fed fire, occupant ejection and SUV roll over cases; Appliances and Electronic Equipment; Mobile Homes and Trailers, including fire worthiness claims; Industrial and Agricultural Equipment; Electrical cords, surge protectors and power strips; and House Hold equipment including baby furniture and window shades. If you think you or a family member has suffered damages because of a dangerous or defective product, let our experience work to protect your rights.
- Fire, Electrocution & Explosions
Our competent litigators represents seriously hurt individuals in Fire, Electrocution & Explosions cases involving: Fires in private homes, apartments, condominiums, hotels, or other buildings; Electrocution at home or at work; Fires caused by defective wiring or malfunctioning heating or drying equipment in residential or workplace settings; Workplace burns caused by explosions, scalding or chemical exposure; Highway accidents involving fuel-fed fires caused by ruptured gas tanks, fuel lines, or other automotive or truck defects; and Fire worthiness cased in trailers and mobile homes. If you or your loved one has suffered accidental injuries on account of someone else's recklessness, we can help.
- Legal Malpractice & Professional Negligence
The experience and skill with personal injury litigation that our law firm has developed over the last 30 years can help you salvage a case that your previous lawyer lost through neglect or incompetence. We also pursue claims for professional liability against such defendants as the following: Insurance brokers, agents or public claims adjusters; Securities brokers or traders, usually in arbitration proceedings; Medical professionals and health care providers of all kinds; Pension administrators; Police officers, sheriff's deputies and licensed private security guards; Nursing home administrators; Clergy, marriage counselors, psychologists and other counselors; and Breach of fiduciary duty claims against trustees, guardians, conservators or others entrusted with the assets or personal welfare of another. If you find yourself victimized by legal or professional malpractice, let us assist you in protecting your rights.
- Medical Malpractice
Our competent litigators represents seriously hurt individuals in Medical Malpractice cases regarding: Anesthesia Errors; Emergency Room Negligence; Failure to Diagnose Cancer; Failure to Diagnose Heart Attacks & Strokes; Failure to Diagnose Spinal Cord Injuries; Improper Medical Diagnosis; Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect; Preeclampsia & Eclampsia; Prescription Errors; Spinal Cord Impingement; and Surgical Errors. In the event you or your loved one has endured injuries on account of health care professional's neglectfulness, allow us to fight for your rights.
- Pharmaceutical Litigation
If you or your loved one has pharmaceutical complaints, we will act decisively to investigate the adverse effects you have experienced and tie them conclusively to your use of the medication. Our pharmaceutical litigation lawyers will supplement their efforts with the investigations of medical experts, biotech scientists and other specialists. We will also carefully examine the effect your use of the medication has had on your life, to document your losses for inclusion in your claim. We will seek maximum compensation for you. Our firm has the resources and determination needed to succeed against well-funded opponents. We will be your strong advocate, working tirelessly to obtain the best possible result for you.
- Police Misconduct & Governmental Liability
Our proficient litigators are advocates of wounded individuals in cases regarding: Motor vehicle accidents resulting from high speed police chases; Collisions with fire engines, ambulances, tow trucks, snow plows or other official first response vehicles; Death or injury from gunshot wounds at the hands of police, off-duty police, or private security; False arrest, false imprisonment or malicious prosecution; Injuries resulting from the use of such non-lethal force devices as Tasers, tear gas, rubber bullets, night sticks, stun guns, or other means of crowd control or forced entry; and Excessive use of force by police officers or other law enforcement personnel. If you or your loved one has suffered accidental injuries on account of police recklessness, we can help you fight for your rights.
- Premises Liability
Our experienced attorneys are advocates of injured individuals in cases concerning: Trip-and-fall accidents; Slip-and-fall accidents; Negligent or inadequate security; Poor lighting; Defective handrails and architectural fixtures; Construction debris in buildings; Lack of smoke or carbon monoxide detectors; Dram shop cases or the over serving of alcohol to a visibly intoxicated individual who then harms someone else; and other premises liability cases. In the event you or your loved one has endured injuries on account of someone else's neglectfulness, we are here for you.
- Spinal Cord Injury
Severe truck or auto accidents, falls from heights, or an undiagnosed infection at a hospital can all result in paralysis due to spinal cord damage. If you require legal advice about your options for recovering damages from the person or institution responsible for a significant injury to the neck or back, we can help you. With 30 years of success on behalf of seriously injured customers and their families, the trial lawyers of Devereaux, Stokes, Nolan, Fernandez & Leonard have demonstrated the ability to meet and overcome defenses to liability and damages in case after case, no matter how complex. We can commit whatever legal or forensic resources are necessary to establish your case within the limits of the facts and the law.
- Truck Accidents
Our knowledgeable attorneys stand up for wounded individuals in Truck Accidents cases regarding: Driver Fatigue; NAFTA/Foreign Truckers; Overloaded Trucks/Falling Debris; Poor Maintenance & Defective Brakes; Tired & Impaired Truck Drivers; Truck Driver Logs & Regulations; and Unsecured Loads. If you or your loved one has suffered traumas on account of someone else's negligence, you don't have to face it alone; we can assist you in safeguarding your legal rights.
- Wrongful Death
The loss of a loved one is really a life altering event. It's produced even worse if the surviving family members really feel that this death could have been prevented. Not just will be the family members left dealing with the emotional grief of such a loss but if the deceased was a parent or provider they also might be faced with actual and immediate financial crisis. During this time of crisis the last thing a family member may be thinking about is hiring a lawyer. Nevertheless, it is essential to obtain an experienced team of lawyers on the case, investigating the facts, instantly before evidence is lost and witnesses or documents disappear. Let us help you throughout this time of crisis.
Attorneys
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Mr. Gonzalo A. Fernandez
Attorney Litigation, Negligence, Personal Injury |
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Mr. James P. Leonard
Attorney Defective Drugs, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Negligence |
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Mr. Michael Stokes
Attorney Medical Malpractice, Product Liability |
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