Car crashes involving teens spike during “100 deadliest days”
Teen drivers, through no fault of their own, are inexperienced, but they can and should take accountability when they engage in dangerous driving behaviors that endanger you and everyone on the roadway. Each year, the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day mark summer’s “100 deadliest days,” a period of time where teen drivers take […]
Read MoreWhat constitutes distracted driving in Missouri?
When you get into a car accident in Missouri, one of the steps in pursuing a lawsuit is determining who was at fault. Missouri is a comparative negligence state, meaning that how much compensation you can recover for personal injury depends on how much at fault you were for the accident. It will be in […]
Read MoreThe importance of seeking a second medical opinion
After getting access to health care, the next step for most people is finding a quality provider. Establishing a relationship of trust and respect between patients and providers is important in receiving medical care. With people taking the time to find the right fit, it is no wonder that among the top five occupations the public […]
Read More4 types of driver impairment that lead to large-truck accidents
Accidents involving semitrucks happen for many reasons. Commercial vehicles are large, making them harder to maneuver and more susceptible to road hazards. Trucks may not undergo sufficient maintenance or may have faulty parts. However, accidents are usually the fault of the truck driver. It may be due to inexperience and lack of proper training, but […]
Read MoreHow is a catastrophic injury defined?
If you have suffered an injury due to any type of accident, you may be wondering if your case is severe enough to pursue financial compensation. The answer is likely yes no matter the level of your injury. However, those in the category of catastrophic injury are likely to be worth much more. It is […]
Read MoreStaying safe on the roads during the holiday season
With Thanksgiving on the horizon and several holidays to follow shortly after, the one thing on your mind may be spending time with close friends and relatives. You are not alone. Each year, thousands of people travel through the St. Louis area and across the country to spend time with their relatives, and not all […]
Read MoreMisdiagnosis may affect treatment choices
As Missouri residents may know, some diseases are more commonly misdiagnosed than others because symptoms sometimes resemble those resulting from other illnesses. When a physician orders the appropriate testing to challenge a differential diagnosis, finding the correct one is possible. This allows the patient to receive the right treatment earlier. A missed or delayed diagnosis […]
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