Work accidents happen every day across Missouri. Most of them only require first aid or possibly a day off of work. However, some people suffer serious injuries on the job. Others develop work-acquired medical conditions that result in a protracted leave of absence or...
Crashes happen every day in Missouri, and most of them have very few consequences. The people involved may have to cancel their plans while they wait for the police to come and write up a report. They may have to arrange to have repairs made or even seek medical...
Most people are aware that the requirements they must meet to gain Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are pretty stiff. The application process is very complicated and can take a very long time from beginning to end. In certain cases, however, disability...
A divorce is a life-changing event, but that doesn’t mean that it has to be extraordinarily stressful. Instead, it’s possible to have a divorce that starts your new life off on the right path. The more you and your spouse are willing to work together to separate your...
Do you ever feel like everyone sharing the road with you is in a rush? Some drivers tailgate you. Others pass aggressively. Still, others speed up at yellow lights, flying by you as they try to make it through the intersection before the light turns red. Workers and...
Construction is one of the most dangerous job roles you can have. The combination of tools and heavy equipment poses a significant danger to workers. Those contractors who work these machines aren't the only ones at risk for getting hurt, though. Learning about the...
You see it all the time. A driver you pass on the freeway is busy texting on their cell phone. You notice a college-age driver watching TV on their phone while also driving through traffic. You yourself are tempted to answer a call while behind the wheel. You know...
When someone breaks the law, they face arrest if they get caught and criminal consequences if the state successfully prosecutes them. Certain offenses seem more serious to the average person than others. Violent offenses like assault could seem more severe than...
It’s the unfortunate reality that some people just do not obey the traffic laws. They may speed or participate in dangerous behaviors that put others at risk. Take, for example, a case out of Missouri in which a young mother was killed when she was struck by a...
Losing a family member to negligent behavior is one of the hardest things Clinton, MO, residents will ever face. However, you may have the right to pursue compensation for suffering related to the passing of a loved one. In the language of the law, this is a wrongful...
