When two or more vehicles collide on a Missouri roadway, the aftermath of the incident may be anything from somewhat stressful to catastrophic. A swift response from first responders and other rescuers often makes a significant difference in a surviving accident...
It is not uncommon for Missouri police to be dispatched to stretches of road near intersections following a motor vehicle accident. Intersections throughout the state may be either secured (with traffic lights or stop signs) or unsecured. If a motorist is not paying...
When you visit a store, go shopping, enter a place of business or simply go for a walk, you probably do not consider those to be risky activities. Even while doing things that are not inherently dangerous, you could be facing certain hazards that are beyond your...
Finances are an integral component of daily life. While you might know someone or have heard of people “living off the grid,” it’s far more common for the average person in Missouri to maintain a household (either purchased or rented) that comes with the ongoing...
U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and other political figures issued statements following a tragic collision in Missouri. An Amtrak train that was traveling through the state collided with a dump truck. The disastrous results sent a wave of grief and concern...
No matter how cautious and alert a person is while driving, he or she cannot control the behavior of other Missouri motorists in the vicinity. Sometimes, it is possible to avoid a crash by safely exiting a roadway or creating distance between one’s vehicle and another...
What if a person slips and falls, outside or indoors, on someone else’s property? If the person suffers injuries, who is responsible for medical expenses or other damages that result from the accident? Property owners are obligated to maintain safe premises for guests...
Certain jobs, such as construction work, require manual labor, and therefore, they may come with a higher risk of suffering an injury. While you may not do heavy lifting or other tasks you may perceive as dangerous, that does not mean that you will never experience an...
If a Missouri worker suffers an injury on the job, the first priority in the immediate aftermath of the incident is always to obtain medical treatment. Even if a worker believes that his or her injuries are minor, it is always best to obtain a medical examination...
In certain sections of Missouri roadway, vehicles must typically cross each other's path. These situations call for drivers to be especially alert and cautious. These are high-risk areas, and a negligent or reckless driver increases the chances of a collision. On a...
