Although car accidents come with no warning, that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare for them. Every time you get behind the wheel, there are tips and tricks you can follow to make sure you’re ready for the unavoidable. Here are five ways to keep injuries to a minimum: Buckle Up Using your seatbelt should never be optional. Properly securing yourself vastly decreases your chance of suffering severe injuries Maintain Your
Should I settle my personal injury case? If you’ve been wrongfully injured, you might want to file a personal injury claim to get compensated for your losses. While some of those lawsuits might go all the way to trial, the majority of cases are settled out of court. A settlement gives up your right to pursue further legal action in exchange for money. How does a settlement work? And is
Can a passenger ever be responsible for a car accident? As the person behind the wheel, the driver is almost always responsible for making sure their passengers get where they need to go in a safe and legal way. But in some very specific circumstances, the passenger might be at fault: Driver responsibility Even if a passenger is distracting or encourages the driver to engage in reckless behavior, accidents are
Can I sue on behalf of a family member? If a family member can’t represent themselves, you may be able to help. But before we can work together to get the justice you all deserve, it’s important to answer the following questions: What is required to file on someone’s behalf? Mental or Physical Impairment Your family member cannot make decisions for themselves Wrongful Death Your family member has died in
Swearing by the truth. Not all attorneys play by the rules. In 2022 in California, a lawyer admitted to tricking the jury into reaching the verdict he wanted – even though he used manipulative tactics. After claiming in court that the case against his client was “without merit”, the lawyer said in private that “we made it look like the other people did it.” Read the article here. It might
Standing up for seniors. All of our loved ones deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. But too often, we hear stories of people in nursing homes suffering from lack of care, serious falls, or more. Looking for abuse. The best way to protect a family member in a nursing home is to regularly check-in on their care. To prevent something more serious issues, it’s important to know what
$34 MILLION JURY VERDICT AGAINST COXHEALTH HOSPITAL RANKED 58TH LARGEST IN UNITED STATES AND LARGEST MEDICAL MALPRACTICE VERDICT IN MISSOURI IN 2021 Springfield, Mo., July 8th, 2022 – The $34.1 million jury verdict against CoxHealth Hospital in Springfield obtained by the Joplin law firm Johnson, Vorhees & Martucci has been named the 58th largest jury verdict of 2021 in the United States by the National Law Journal and the largest
There’s no higher calling than protecting and serving others. The families of those who answer that call deserve all the support they can get. To help, the Joplin Regional Community Foundation (JRCF) has created a new charitable fund: “Answering The Call”. The fund assists the children of public safety officers in Jasper and Newton Counties who are killed or injured in the line of duty. Not only are we proud
Johnson, Vorhees and Martucci aggressively fights for justice in courtrooms across the 4 states. But the struggle to make our communities better does not just happen when injuries occur. JVM believes that we must also work tirelessly to improve our community and prevent harms from happening when we can. We are committed to making changes for the better. We do this by lending a helping hand and devoting our time
In March of 2021, a Greene County jury awarded more than $34 million to the family of an infant born with severe medical problems at CoxHealth Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. This award has been named the largest medical malpractice verdict in the State of Missouri last year by Missouri Lawyers Weekly, a legal trade publication that follows the state’s legal industry. JVM does not shy away from a tough fight.
For Roger, being a trial lawyer is the best job in the world. No matter the stress of someone’s situation, he knows that through hard work, dedication, and caring – something positive is always on the horizon. From a young age, Roger was wired to use logic to find the truth in every situation. Today, he applies that same drive to give every client the results they deserve.
Roger has the experience to fight for you through whatever you’re dealing with:
Even after everything he’s accomplished, Roger believes everything he’s done is to the credit of a loyal, sacrificing family, partners and support staff.
After working his way through college at a personal injury firm, Scott knew exactly what he wanted to do next: advocate for people who need it most. Scott fights to help people get their lives back. He is aggressive and does not quit. When there’s an opportunity to change hopelessness to happiness, Scott works tirelessly to do it.
From accidents to malpractice, Scott has stood up for the rights of clients in multiple areas:
Outstanding legal work on behalf of his clients has earned Scott recognition both in our community and across the country:
When someone experiences real tragedy in their lives, Patrick loves nothing more than being there to help. When he is not on a case, his wife Susan and his four children Chris, Meagan, Caroline and Marisa are his top priority. For him, the best part about practicing law is guiding people like you down a difficult, unfamiliar path. He knows that together, something better is always out there.
No matter what you’re going through, Patrick can be the partner you need:
From charitable organizations to nationwide legal groups, Patrick has been consistently recognized for his dedication to helping others:
One of Brian’s earliest memories was working with a younger boy at school in an effort to help him stop being bullied. This sparked Brian’s desire to stand up for people who need it for the rest of his life. Throughout more than 29 years, Brian has continued to stand up for those that can’t stand up for themselves. No matter who he’s helping, Brian works hard to make sure that bullies never win.
In over 29 years of trial practice, Brian has stood up for his clients no matter what they’re going through:
After starting his career on the side of insurance companies, Josh saw how unfairly injury victims were being treated. Making the switch to advocating for the injured helped him quickly find his calling. For Josh, being a trial lawyer means relentlessly seeking accountability for clients through every aspect of the judicial process.
Licensed in both Missouri and Arkansas, Josh has fought for clients in many areas:
From the classroom to the courtroom, Josh has been awarded for his excellent legal work:
At only 15, Anna’s father was killed in a trucking accident as the result of negligence. After seeing how Roger Johnson’s passion and perseverance brought her family justice, she was determined to do the same for others. Her unique perspective gives her the power to help clients overcome the obstacles in front of them and get back to living their lives.
Anna’s commitment to helping families comes through in all her areas of practice:
The safety and rights of individuals are constantly under attack by corporations, special interest groups, lobbyists, and the legislature. Max has made it his mission to protect those that would be taken advantage of or trampled on. Max carefully keeps up with the legal changes that threaten his clients’ rights, and he makes sure that each of his clients get the results they deserve. Max is proud to be a trial attorney.
Tati is the eldest daughter of Roger Johnson and Piper Scholfield. Growing up on her family’s farm just outside of town, she spent much of her childhood at the offices of Johnson, Vorhees & Martucci, where she developed a deep connection to both the firm and its people. From an early age, she built lasting relationships with partners Scott Vorhees and Patrick Martucci, as well as many of the attorneys and staff members who helped shape her upbringing. Some of her favorite memories include getting ready for prom in the Joplin office and spending afternoons doing homework around the conference room tables.
As a child, Tati watched her father dedicate himself to helping clients overcome difficult challenges and regain control of their lives. Seeing firsthand the compassion, commitment, and advocacy he brought to every case inspired her to pursue a career in law. For Tati, becoming an attorney was more than a professional decision—it was a natural extension of the values and environment that had influenced her throughout her life. As she often says, “This place is my home, and these people are my family.”
Today, Tati is committed to helping individuals who have been injured through the negligence of others. She is passionate about guiding clients through some of the most difficult periods of their lives, providing trusted legal representation while helping them move forward with confidence and hope for the future.
Taylor believes his role as a trial lawyer is to be the man in the arena for people who have been bullied, abused, and ignored. When huge insurance companies and corporations with deep pockets try to take advantage of injured people, there’s nothing greater in the world to Taylor than to show up, step up, and fight.
For Glenn, just having rules isn’t enough. To best protect everyone in the community, he brings forward cases that punish those responsible for breaking the rules. This helps keep all of us from being injured. That drive to protect the well-being of the entire community has kept Glenn going for decades. Both an avid global traveler and lifelong resident of Missouri, Glenn knows that a healthy community is more important than ever.
Since 1979, Glenn has fought to hold wrongdoers accountable in many different cases:
For decades, Glenn’s efforts in and out of the courtroom haven’t gone unnoticed. He’s been very successful in handling appeals, successfully expanding the law to help others. Those appellate decisions have been cited by courts and attorneys hundreds of times: