Sometimes, when you go see a doctor, it may feel like they don't live in the same world that you do. They may ask you to restrict your activity in a way that is unrealistic. They could recommend treatments that seem far too expensive or time consuming for your life....
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program exists to protect people from going in to poverty when they experience severe medical situations. Those with sudden illnesses and injuries can qualify for SSDI benefits if they have a condition that prevents them...
No one plans to be the person who gets hurt in a serious collision. Most people think that it will never happen to them or anyone they care about. Unfortunately, crashes happen every day in Missouri, many of which are caused by drunk drivers, speeding drivers and...
Distracted driving has increased since cellphones became widespread and risen further since smartphones became common. Once, if you wanted to contact someone, you had to stop your car and find a phone booth. Now you can call, video call, text message, instant message,...
Data compiled by the National Safety Council (NSC) in 2019 showed that a worker suffered injuries on the job every seven seconds. This number equates to 510 workers per hour, 12,600 ones each day, 88,500 employees in a week and 4,600,000 ones during a single year....
Most drivers are only a second or two away from causing an accident at any given time. Even when you feel like you’re completely in control, just a second of inattention can lead to a crash. This is why distracted driving is so dangerous. Someone could be driving...
If you’ve ever been too drunk to drive and noted that you wanted to sober up quickly, odds are that someone told you to buy a cup of coffee. They may have even repeated the common refrain that caffeine can sober you up and make driving safe. Is that true? Simply put,...
Labor Day is a time when families get together and celebrate. Many have cookouts and enjoy an afternoon together. The day is also one that tends to lead to crashes because of DUIs and other issues. It’s unfortunate, but in 2020, the Labor Day weekend was more deadly...
When someone tailgates your car, it may make you feel frustrated or angry. These incidents often lead to road rage. The important thing is to consider why you feel this way. Odds are that you’re not actually angry; you’re scared. And you should be. Tailgating is...
You may not think much about the age at which you get married. Instead, you think about when you meet the person you want to marry. Does that happen in high school, at college or at work? When you meet them determines how old you are when you tie the knot, and that’s...
