O'Brien Law Firm

10/21/2026

Who may be responsible after a sexual assault by a rideshare or taxi driver?

The driver may face direct civil responsibility. A platform, taxi company, fleet owner, or other business may also face a claim when its own conduct contributed to the harm.

Important evidence may include:

• Trip receipts
• GPS route history
• App messages
• Driver account data
• Prior passenger complaints
• Safety team records
• Vehicle or nearby video
• Insurance policies

Missouri requires rideshare companies to perform specified driver screening and retain certain trip and driver records. Those rules do not by themselves establish company liability. But they can help show what records should exist and what the company knew.

Prompt preservation can be critical because digital records and video may not remain available indefinitely.

Read more here: https://obrienlawfirm.com/rideshare-taxi-driver-sexual-assault/

10/19/2026

Who may be responsible when sexual abuse occurs in a Missouri nursing home or assisted living facility?

A civil case can reach beyond the person accused of abuse. Depending on the facts, potential responsibility could involve:

• The facility operator
• A staffing agency
• A management company
• A medical or transportation contractor
• A worker with prior complaints

The investigation may also examine whether the facility failed to protect residents from another resident.

Important evidence can include care records, staffing schedules, room access details, video, incident reports, prior complaints, medical findings, and witness statements.

A facility is not automatically liable because abuse happened there. The legal team must determine what the provider knew, what duties applied, and whether its conduct contributed to the harm.

Read more here: https://obrienlawfirm.com/sexual-abuse-nursing-homes-assisted-living/

10/16/2026

Can an arbitration agreement force a Missouri sexual abuse survivor out of court?

Not always.

Current federal law allows a person alleging a qualifying sexual assault or sexual harassment dispute to elect not to enforce many pre-dispute arbitration agreements for cases relating to that dispute. The date of the claim, who signed it, which parties are covered, and the wording of the agreement still matter.

Important questions include:

• Was the agreement signed before the dispute arose?
• Did a minor or parent sign it?
• Does the clause cover the defendant and claim?
• Did the dispute arise on or after March 3, 2022?
• Are there separate contract defenses?
• Which filing deadlines continue to run?

Do not assume the clause is enforceable, and do not simply ignore it. A complete legal review can determine whether the survivor may choose court.

Read more here: https://obrienlawfirm.com/arbitration-agreement-sexual-abuse-lawsuit/

10/14/2026

Where did power plant workers encounter asbestos?

Potential sources included:

• Pipe and boiler insulation
• Turbine insulation
• Pumps and valves
• Gaskets and packing
• Refractory materials
• Fireproofing
• Electrical equipment
• Dust from maintenance outages

Exposure was not limited to insulators. Boilermakers, pipefitters, electricians, mechanics, welders, operators, laborers, and cleanup workers could inhale fibers while doing their own work or working nearby.

A mesothelioma investigation can use plant specifications, purchase orders, outage records, coworker testimony, union information, and prior asbestos cases to identify products and companies.

Read more here: https://obrienlawfirm.com/power-plant-workers-asbestos-exposure/

Learn how Missouri and Illinois power plant workers encountered asbestos in insulation, boilers, turbines, pumps, valves, gaskets, and maintenance work.

10/12/2026

What damages may be available in a Missouri sexual abuse civil claim?

Damages are not limited to bills already paid. Depending on the facts, a claim may address:

• Medical and counseling expenses
• Future treatment needs
• Lost wages
• Reduced earning capacity
• School disruption
• Emotional suffering
• Loss of ordinary life activities
• Punitive damages in a qualifying case

No online formula can determine the value of a survivor’s case. The legal team must connect each category of harm to reliable evidence and identify the people or organizations that may be legally responsible.

Different filing deadlines can apply to the offender and negligent institutions. Early review can protect both the claim and the records needed to prove damages.

Read more here: https://obrienlawfirm.com/damages-in-missouri-sexual-abuse-lawsuit/

Learn which damages may be available in a Missouri sexual abuse civil claim and how lawyers document treatment, income, trauma, and future needs.

10/08/2026

For many Navy veterans, asbestos exposure was part of the job without them knowing the long-term risks.

Asbestos was widely used aboard Navy ships, including in insulation, pipes, boilers, machinery, and other equipment. Veterans who served aboard these vessels may have been exposed while working, repairing, or maintaining shipboard systems.

If you served in the Navy and later developed an asbestos-related illness, your service history may be an important part of understanding your exposure.

10/07/2026

Can a spouse or child develop mesothelioma from asbestos carried home from work?

Yes. Workers could bring fibers home on clothing, boots, tools, vehicles, and personal belongings. Family members may have handled dusty laundry, cleaned the car, or had daily contact before the worker changed.

A legal investigation can examine:

• The worker’s jobs and trades
• Products and worksites
• Laundry routines
• Changing and shower facilities
• Work vehicles and tools
• Coworker testimony
• Company warnings
• The family member’s diagnosis

The worker does not need to have developed an asbestos disease for the household member to investigate a claim.

Read more here: https://obrienlawfirm.com/take-home-asbestos-exposure-family-mesothelioma/

Learn how spouses and family members may develop mesothelioma from asbestos carried home on clothing, tools, vehicles, and personal belongings.

10/06/2026

For Grant Boyd, representing crime and sexual abuse victims is more than an area of practice. It’s his why.

Grant focuses his practice on helping violent crime victims, sexual abuse victims, and survivors of childhood sexual abuse. He understands that these cases involve much more than civil litigation. They can involve criminal investigations, victim rights, orders of protection, insurance coverage, and the lasting emotional impact of what happened.

At O’Brien Law Firm, we believe clients deserve an individualized approach from a team that understands the complexities of their case and cares about the person behind it.

10/01/2026

At O’Brien Law Firm, we’re here to help people navigate some of life’s most difficult legal challenges.

Our team is committed to understanding each client’s story, providing straightforward guidance, and fighting for the justice and compensation they deserve.

When you need an experienced legal team in your corner, O’Brien Law Firm is here to help.

09/29/2026

For many labor union members, asbestos exposure was simply part of the job.

Construction sites, factories, shipyards, and industrial workplaces once commonly used asbestos-containing materials, putting workers at risk for exposure without them knowing the dangers.

If you worked in a trade or union job and were exposed to asbestos, your work history may be an important part of your story.

Contact O'Brien today.