Many people in Missouri struggle with debt. Mortgages, credit card bills, medical bills and other forms of debt can pile up and gather interest quickly, overwhelming your ability to pay them off. Once you're overwhelmed by debt, it can be nearly impossible to get out...
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Four injured after driver allegedly runs stop sign
When a negligent driver injures another person, Missouri law provides that the injured can hold the driver liable for their damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and so on. One of the first big steps, therefore, is proving that the driver...
Common strategies to fight debt
Unfortunately, it is common for people in the United States to find themselves under a mountain of debt. With the constant availability of credit cards and loans, as well as the social pressure to have an impressive car and designer brands, it can be easy to bury your...
Premises liability claims against the government
The legal theory of premises liability holds that property owners have a duty to keep their premises reasonably free from hazardous conditions. When they breach that duty, and someone is injured as a result, the owner can be held liable for the injured person's...
Think carefully before accepting a settlement offer
When you have a dispute over workers' compensation, at some point the other side will make you an offer of a settlement. You should think carefully before you decide whether to accept it. One of the first things you should ask is whether the proposed settlement...
New rules would give debt collectors more ways to contact people
One of the worst things about being in debt for many people is being hounded by creditors. Many creditors hire debt collection agents who harass debtors with frightening letters, angry phone calls and other high-pressure tactics. Now, the Trump administration is...
Does Chapter 7 require people to sell everything they own?
Chapter 7 is often known as liquidation bankruptcy because it requires the filer to sell some assets in order to satisfy some of the outstanding debt to creditors. Many people are intimidated by this liquidation aspect of Chapter 7, thinking it will leave them nearly...
The critical importance of reporting a work injury right away
Getting hurt at work can ruin your day and completely throw off your schedule. Many people who get hurt at work will immediately take whatever actions they deem necessary to get back into the flow of their jobs as quickly as possible. That could mean that they avoid...
Dangers that home health care nurses face while working
It is inevitable that people in Missouri will get hurt and sick at various points in their lives. It is also inevitable that they will grow older as well, which often times comes with health complications. In these situations people will need medical attention to heal...
Property owners’ duty of care for trespassers
Many people in Missouri own property and almost every day people enter onto property owned by others. This is usually done because the person is invited onto the property. This usually occurs when people go into stores to shop for various items or go to places for...