How do your prove wrongful death?
If you have suffered the loss of a loved one in Missouri due to the negligence or wrongdoing of someone else, you can sue the person and/or entity responsible for your loved one’s untimely death. In general, a surviving spouse, parent, child or sibling of the deceased can bring a wrongful death lawsuit. Remember, however, […]
Read MoreSafety innovations that are popular with car buyers
Perhaps you have suffered an injury in a vehicle accident and never want to go through that again. Perhaps you have never been in a crash and hope you never will be. Either way, vehicle safety features are probably important to you, especially if you are in the market for a new or late-model car, […]
Read MoreRisks associated with unnecessary cesarean sections
When you envision giving birth, chances are, you picture a traditional vaginal delivery that results in a happy, healthy baby. Unfortunately, however, many expectant mothers plan to deliver their babies vaginally, but then find out their doctors recommend they undergo cesarean sections for one reason or another. While, in some cases, mothers or babies experience […]
Read MoreMedical errors the nation’s third-most common cause of death
When you have symptoms you cannot explain, you probably schedule a visit with your doctor with the hope that he or she will assess your condition and tell you what you need to do to get better. Like everyone else, though, doctors are prone to making mistakes, but when doctor make errors, the stakes are […]
Read MoreWho is responsible for your child’s toy-related injury?
Creative play is a vital part of your child’s growth and development. As a parent, you likely provide safe, fun and educational toys for your child. Unfortunately, just because something is marketed for children does not mean it cannot hurt them. But if one of your child’s toys injures them, you probably wonder who’s responsible. […]
Read MoreWorkers’ comp for repetitive motion work injuries
Repetitive motion work injuries are more common than people may think. People who experience a repetitive motion injury on the job may find a workers’ compensation claim may be beneficial. Before embarking on the process, here are a few things for workers to know. What it is A repetitive stress injury occurs from doing the same motion repetitively. This may be […]
Read MoreTruck-related crashes up 20%
Freight traffic on the highways is at an all-time high, with 15 million commercial trucks transporting 70 percent of goods each year. But will all of that traffic, the United States has seen an increase of 20 percent in truck-related crashes in the past ten years and these crashes are at their highest rate in […]
Read MoreDrivers beware: Livestock haulers have different restrictions
There are always trucks buzzing along Missouri interstates, and hopefully, the operators are in good health and of sound mind. One of the contributing factors to tractor-trailer crashes is sleep deprivation. With tight deadlines and confined conditions, it is easy for truckers to fall into a pattern of drive longer, sleep later. Recently, an incident […]
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