When you go to work, you are likely not thinking of the ways that your job could make you sick. In fact, you may assume that, since your job does not involve physical labor or serious personal risks, you will probably not suffer harm. However, there are many different...
Cape Girardeau Missouri Legal Blog
Bankruptcy options available to Missouri residents
Missouri has not been insulated from the economic storms that have hit hard across the country in the past few years. Many people have lost jobs, faced medical crises and have endured financial hardships stemming from issues like divorce or cutbacks in the workplace....
1 dead, 1 with serious injuries after Missouri collision
There are many reasons why a vehicle might veer out of its lane into oncoming traffic. Such incidents often lead to accidents when a wrong-way vehicle crashes into oncoming traffic. This type of collision is often caused by driver negligence, including texting while...
How can you know the true value of your personal injury claim?
An accident can leave you traumatized, dealing with significant financial loss and struggling with damage to your personal property. The aftermath can affect many different areas of your life, and you may be unsure of how to pick up the pieces and move forward. If...
When a mortgage loan application follows bankruptcy
Many Missouri residents have used various types of financial tools and strategies to overcome debt crises. Restoring solvency takes time, including wiping the slate clean on a financial record. If a person has filed for bankruptcy, it might be difficult (for the near...
Filing a workers’ comp claim after a company event
A Missouri recycling center recently held an electronics event where employees, members of the public and local firefighters were present. What was expected to be a pleasant Saturday morning became a disaster when a motor vehicle accident occurred on site. Five...
Do you have back injuries after your car accident?
A motor vehicle accident has the potential to change your life in many different ways. You could find yourself struggling with injuries that may affect your ability to move like you used to and enjoy the same quality of life. Back injuries are common after car...
Missouri collision caused by unsafe lane change
At approximately 7 p.m. on a recent Monday evening, a disaster occurred on a Missouri highway. In the wake of the tragedy, someone somewhere likely received news that a loved one died. Several other crash victims were being treated for serious injuries. The collision...
What happens after a denied workers’ compensation claim
If you suffered an injury at work, you may find that these injuries could leave you with unexpected medical bills and other complications. One work accident can alter the course of your life by wiping out your savings and leaving you unable to return to work. This...
Judge converts a Chapter 11 bankruptcy to Chapter 7
The company known as “Pilot” has more than 800 shopping and refueling stations throughout the country, several of which are located here in Missouri. The Mountain Express Oil Company owns 19 of the stations where Pilot provides fuel. Earlier in 2023, Mountain Express...