Drivers from all walks of life utilize the roads across Missouri each day. Fortunately, most trips are completed without serious issues. Sadly, others result in traffic collisions. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of crashes in the U.S. In fact,...
The relationship between a doctor and a patient is sacrosanct, so it only makes sense that you would carefully choose the person who will be responsible for your health and well-being, right? Under most circumstances, that’s true – except when you have a...
In March of 2020, the Social Security Administration (SSA) did something virtually unthinkable: They closed the doors of the nation’s 1,200 or so field offices to all but “dire” cases and told anybody else who needed their services to conduct their business by email,...
There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration while driving in the wintertime. Colder conditions and increased hours of darkness present unique challenges on the road. Unfortunately, some accidents are unavoidable. However, many incidents occur...
Your entire family will suffer when someone dies unexpectedly. There will be the emotional pain of the loss, as well as the practical implications of their death. Those closest to the deceased party will likely require support and possibly therapy to handle their...
A severe injury or devastating medical diagnosis could mean the end of your career. It may also mean that you don't know how you will pay your bills next month. Federal disability benefits exist, in part, to ensure that working adults won't face abject poverty due to...
An accident has happened at work, and you have suffered injuries. Fortunately, your employer has a workers’ compensation insurance coverage that extends protections to you as their employee if you get hurt on the job. Fair enough. However, it is important to...
All forms of traffic accidents present a risk of injury to victims. However, head-on collisions are especially dangerous. The impact of a head-on collision is often enhanced because of the momentum with which both vehicles are moving toward each other. The...
When you’re involved in a car crash, there is a chance that you could be seriously hurt. After that, you may want to seek out compensation from an at-fault driver, but to do that you need to show the severity of your injuries. What determines the severity of your...
Employed Americans contribute to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) with every paycheck they earn. One of the many tax withholding categories that apply to your income is Social Security tax. As you pay into the system, you accrue credits that eventually make...