Many people in Missouri and elsewhere have been hit hard by financial crisis in recent years. Financial problems are not isolated among a specific age group or lifestyle. Thankfully, the Chapter 7 bankruptcy program exists to help those who qualify discharge their...
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Back pain after a car crash may require treatment
Car accidents often leave those involved with bruises and soreness, even when there are no serious injuries. When you’re involved in a crash, you may feel relatively fine afterward, only to realize later that you’re actually quite sore. This is especially true when it...
Unsafe lane change caused fatal collision
In the early morning hours of a recent Monday in Missouri, numerous vehicles were traveling along Highway 47. One driver, a 26-year-old woman, decided to pass the vehicle in front of her. The only problem was that she breached a double yellow line to attempt the...
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a valuable financial tool
An unstable economy and many other issues have sparked financial crises in Missouri and elsewhere throughout the country in recent years. Families have been struggling to keep food on the table. Workers have lost their jobs, and many business owners have had to shut...
Who is to blame for outdoor slip-and-fall accidents?
Walking from one place to another is not an activity that most people would consider to be dangerous or risky. In fact, when you are walking, you are probably not giving much thought to the factors that could be placing you at a higher risk for an accident. However,...
Pothole blamed in fatal accident
A Missouri family is grieving the loss of one of their 8-year-old child. She was traveling in a vehicle with her mother on a recent Wednesday. The vehicle suddenly struck a pothole in the road, and the mother lost control of the steering wheel, which caused a fatal...
Getting back to work after a job-related injury
If you experienced an injury at work, you know how difficult this event can be for every other area of your life. You could face physical limitations, mental strain, emotional duress and financial struggles. Your medical bills may be difficult to pay on your own, and...
Failure to stop blamed in fatal collision
At a Missouri intersection on Highway 7, a driver’s failure to stop at a stop sign was cited as a causal factor in a recent auto accident. Two SUVs, a Kia Soul and a Honda Pilot, were involved in the fatal crash. Numerous individuals suffered severe injuries. A...
Headaches, toxins and workers’ compensation
Just about everyone experiences a headache at some point or another. When a headache is a recurring symptom, it is often due to an underlying health issue. Sometimes, headaches are caused by toxins in the workplace. A chronic adverse health condition may constitute a...
Slip-and-fall accident basics and your legal rights as a victim
There are many more threats to your safety whenever you venture out into public than just the time when you are behind the wheel of your vehicle. Unfortunately, some of the most common hazards are those that can significantly increase the risk of a slip-and-fall...