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...
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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...
Another fatal workplace accident in Missouri
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating a tragic accident that recently occurred in a Missouri workplace. A 42-year-old man working at a materials supply company reportedly fell off a catwalk. The walkway was several stories high, and the...
Recent 3-vehicle accident in Missouri on a Sunday
In Missouri and throughout the country, motorists often spend Sunday mornings driving to church, running errands or traveling to visit friends and family. Wherever the occupants of three vehicles were headed on James River Freeway, none of them made it to their...
How to move forward after a denied workers’ compensation claim
If you find yourself struggling with an injury that you suffered while in the workplace, you may feel unsure of what to do next. Maybe you are unable to continue the same work you did before your accident, or maybe you are in pain that keeps you from enjoying life as...
Missouri worker killed in workplace accident
A Missouri community in Normandy is reeling following a recent fatal accident. It occurred at a community park where a public works director was supervising a tree-trimming project. Several trees in the area had been marked for removal. Workers had made a wedge cut in...
Missouri theater closing after Regal files for bankruptcy
Movie-goers in Springfield, Missouri, may have been among those who were disappointed to read a recent post on social media. The post was shared by College Station Theater, which is one of many movie houses that operate under Regal Theaters across the country. The...