Cape Girardeau Missouri Legal Blog

Head-on crashes, rear-end collisions, sideswipes, T-bone impacts and more could occur on the roads. Unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents can lead to serious injuries no matter what form they happen in. In some cases, individuals may think they are doing the right thing when on the road, but they still end up causing a crash.

It was recently reported that a head-on collision took place in Missouri when a driver tried to give a police cruiser more room. Apparently, a 71-year-old man was traveling north when he moved his vehicle to the left to give more space to a police vehicle that was parked on the shoulder of the road. However, this maneuver resulted in the man's vehicle crashing into a vehicle heading south.

Money can cause a range of feelings in different people. Some may feel that the amount of money they have means that they are successful, and others may not feel that money is the most important thing in the world. Still, if Missouri residents are struggling with serious debt, the topic of money can make them feel stressed and uneasy. They may have taken personal loans from friends or family in efforts to help their affairs, but they may still be looking into bankruptcy.

Though taking personal loans is an option that could be helpful in some cases, it does not always have the effect that individuals need. As a result, some parties may end up owing money to creditors and to friends and family members who provided them with loans. Because they do not have the ability to pay anyone back, they may wonder whether personal loans are discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Safety hazards are everywhere. Many Missouri residents may have been going about their day normally only to end up injured while at work. The idea of a workplace accident may seem trivial to some individuals, but really, injury risks exist in all workplaces. If someone is injured on the job, workers' compensation may be needed.

Of the many hazards that exist, slips and falls are among the most prevalent dangers in any workspace. Individuals could trip over cords or objects blocking a corridor or other path, and even if the fall takes place on a same-level surface, serious injuries could still result. If a fall takes place from a height, severe injuries are also likely. As a result, it is important that proper safety equipment is provided to workers and that spaces are kept clear from clutter, spills and other trip or slip hazards.

Pursuing personal bankruptcy can provide a Missourian with the fresh financial start he or she needs and deserves by discharging many debts. However, in order to succeed on a bankruptcy petition, an individual has to closely follow the law. This requires a thorough understanding of the bankruptcy process and the ability to represent one's best interests, when the need arises.

This week we will briefly look at the role of the bankruptcy trustee. When a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition is filed, the court assigns a trustee who is tasked with overseeing the process. This individual is supposed to be unbiased to ensure that the bankruptcy proceeds in a manner that is fair, and in accordance with the law. To start, the trustee assesses an individual's assets to determine which assets can and should be sold off in order to repay creditors.