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Missouri Group Homes

Neglect and Abuse
in Missouri Group Homes

Knapp & Roberts — Lawyers Who Make a Difference

People who live in group homes are often unable to speak up to protect themselves or to report that they have been abused. Some, in fact, may not even realize they're being mistreated.

At Knapp & Roberts, we are dedicated to helping group home injury victims tell their story. From abuse and neglect of disabled persons, sexual assaults, to group home abuse and wrongful death claims — we can help your family through this difficult time.

We care about giving voice to those with special needs … and we can help.
Let us tell your story. Call our toll free number (800) 541-4477 today.

One of the most tragic examples of group home negligence in the United States occurred in the early morning hours of November 27, 2006, at a home for elderly and mentally ill persons in Anderson, Missouri.

The fire that occurred there that day ultimately took 11 lives and led to new government legislation requiring that complete fire alarm and heat detector systems be installed in all long-term care facilities by the end of 2008. At the same time, however — legislators exempted many facilities from a 2012 sprinkler system requirement because of concerns over cost.

What may be the most tragic irony here is that in early 2006, the state was considering shutting down that particular facility for reasons having nothing to do with fire safety. Yet the facility remained open and 11 innocent people died as a result.

In our experience, these are the primary causes of group home injuries and deaths:

If our firm's offices are in Arizona, why are we practicing law in Missouri? Co-founding attorney Dana R. Roberts is a native Missourian and a graduate of both the University of Missouri and Saint Louis University's School of Law. Ms. Roberts has been admitted and licensed to practice in the state of Missouri since 1992.

Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.
  • American Association For Justice
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Arizona Trial Lawyers Association AzTLA
  • Public Justice

Attorneys at the Law Offices of Knapp & Roberts give voice to those with special needs throughout the states of Arizona and Missouri, including Maricopa County, Coconino County, and Yuma County, Arizona; Jackson County, Missouri; the Arizona cities of Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Glendale, Scottsdale, Payson, Prescott, Tempe, Peoria, Yuma, and Flagstaff, and the Missouri cities of Kansas City, Saint Louis, Springfield, and Columbia.