Reportedly, Amazon employees comprise 36% of the warehouse worker industry. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says the rate of on-the-job injuries at the company is too high. Of all workplace accidents resulting in injuries to employees in the...
Cape Girardeau Missouri Legal Blog
Speed was a likely factor in Missouri collision
Missouri police were dispatched to an accident scene on a recent Friday night. Two vehicles were involved in the incident. Sadly, the collision will be counted among numerous other fatal crashes that have occurred throughout the state this year. A preliminary...
Teaching your teen to drive safely
It is an exciting time for any teen when they finally get their driver’s license. The feeling of independence and that they can finally drive around town independently without depending on their parents is wonderful for them. Driving risks are real Driving does not...
Why drowsy driving is so dangerous
We often hear about the dangers of drunk driving and distracted driving. And both of these are indeed huge safety problems in southeastern Missouri and the rest of the country. But drowsy driving is another traffic hazard that does not get as much attention as it...
Hockey player seeks Chapter 7 bankruptcy
The goaltender for the Vegas Golden Knights hockey team owns a rare snake collection. He keeps the snakes on a reptile farm in Missouri. The athlete and his wife reportedly paid more than $1 million for the snakes but have not been keeping up with payments. In fact,...
Requirements for filing a wrongful death claim
When a person’s negligence or reckless behavior causes another person’s death in Missouri, it often leads to litigation in civil court. A successful claim could result in the court granting a monetary judgment against the party found responsible for the death and the...
What types of workers’ comp benefits are available to you?
When you go to work, you probably do not give much thought to what will happen if you suffer an injury. While you may not assume that you will get hurt at some point, you may find it beneficial to learn more about what to expect if you do suffer injuries while on the...
Using Chapter 7 bankruptcy as a financial tool
Feeling crushed under the weight of a financial crisis is a burden facing many Missouri residents, as well as thousands of others throughout the country. Some people have lost their jobs, while others have been hit with unexpected medical bills, car repairs and other...
Missouri collision caused by overcorrection
Drivers in Missouri and elsewhere often get into trouble on the road if they overcorrect their steering after veering to the left or right. Inexperienced drivers, especially, tend to do this out of fear if they have breached the shoulder of the road or come close to a...
Read this if you got a concussion
When an accident occurs in Missouri, the top priority is always to obtain medical attention for anyone involved. This is true whether the incident was a motor vehicle crash, a sports injury or an accident in the workplace. One of the most common personal injuries in...