Missouri residents are typically used to driving in inclement weather during winter. Even the most experienced driver, however, can encounter challenges when roadways are slippery. On a recent Tuesday morning, road conditions were less than optimal; in fact, a...
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3 Ways Missouri drivers are impaired by alcohol
Various factors have an impact on how alcohol affects a specific person’s body. No two people react to alcohol in the body in exactly the same way. A person’s body size, as well as his or her physical condition and gender, affect alcohol concentration in a body, as...
Traumatic brain injury after a collision
The impact of a motor vehicle crash often has disastrous consequences. If a Missouri motorist is distracted or intoxicated and hits another car or a pedestrian, one or more people might suffer serious injuries. Especially if a person’s head hits the dashboard or a...
These 3 issues often lead to bankruptcy
In Missouri and throughout the country, many people are currently facing financial problems. The good news is that most financial issues are temporary. It is a matter of knowing what options are available to help resolve a particular problem, then determining which...
What to expect from the workers’ compensation claims process
If you suffered an injury in a workplace accident, you know this event can affect you in many ways. You may be away from work for an extended period of time while you recover, and you could find that you accumulated significant medical bills in order to treat your...
Missouri plus winter equals collisions
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...
Passenger dead after Missouri collision
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...
Take the guess work out of workers’ compensation
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...
Bankruptcy can help resolve credit card debt
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...
What happens to personal property during Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
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...