As anyone who has lived here between the months of November and March would understand, Missouri gets a lot of snow in the winter. Other issues, such as freezing temperatures, sleet, ice and fog, cause an increased safety risk when traveling by motor vehicle. Winter...
Traveling at 4 a.m. does not guarantee safety on Missouri roadways. A 21-year-old college student who was a passenger in a vehicle suffered fatal injuries when the car was involved in a collision in the wee hours of a recent Friday morning. The crash occurred on I-70...
When one member of a household is ill or suffers injury, it affects the whole family, especially if the person who is ill or has been in an accident is a primary wage earner in the home. Thankfully, when an injury occurs in the workplace, the employee in question can...
In Missouri and beyond, many people have encountered financial challenges in recent years. It is not uncommon for credit card debt to increase when a person loses a job, incurs medical expenses or unexpectedly finds himself or herself in need of car repairs. In some...
There are many reasons why you may feel hesitation regarding bankruptcy protection. Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be a daunting decision, even if you are struggling with overwhelming debt. One of the reasons you may be reluctant to move forward with this step is...
Missouri intersections, like most other crossroads throughout the country, are dangerous stretches of roadway. The average licensed driver knows to pay close attention and be aware of his or her surroundings at an intersection. If another driver is negligent or...
In Missouri and throughout the country, emergency rooms are constantly receiving patients who have suffered acute illness or injuries. Personal injury may occur as a result of a motor vehicle collision. However, that is not always the case. In many instances, one...
In Missouri and elsewhere, there is often a lot of traffic on Saturday nights. A recent evening on MO 291 was no different; however, the highway became the scene of a tragedy when multiple collisions occurred within moments of each other. The person behind of the...
If a Missouri college student has no way to pay back a federal loan, the financial strain of the situation could continue throughout his or her lifetime. Many people in this state and others are 10 years or more out from their college days but still have been unable...
Every Missouri worker is at risk for an on-the-job injury, whether an individual works behind a desk all day or on a construction site. Some jobs carry a greater risk for workplace accidents than others. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) notes that approximately...
