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Missouri is among several states that have introduced the idea of raising the posted speed limits on highways. These higher speed limits may help motorists reach their destinations a little quicker, but they will not thwart reckless driving like lawmakers think. In fact, higher speeds are likely to contribute to an...

Missouri workers are injured on the job each year and many of those injuries are caused by hazards their employers could have easily corrected. From dangerous work conditions to unsafe machinery or lack of training, the Missouri Division of Workers’ Compensation is constantly investigating workplace safety to identify these hazards...

Once negotiations are over and a car accident settlement is received, plaintiffs are surprised to find out that a large majority of their settlement never comes directly to them — instead, it is paid to third parties. This is why it is important for a plaintiff to have a personal...

The “loss of consortium” is a claim that accompanies a personal injury lawsuit regarding the damage to a marital relationship following an accident, medical malpractice or other injury caused by someone’s negligence. This claim is filed in regards to the damage caused to intimate parts of the relationship and how...

Car accidents are undoubtedly one of the most overwhelming experiences anyone will ever have in their life. While you know the steps to take immediately after an accident, your emotions can be high – and make you forget what you should not do after the accident. These things not only...

Due to the plethora of information available on the internet, everyone thinks they are an expert. That is why many injured individuals attempt to handle their own personal injury lawsuit – because they assume all of the information they need is online. While you may save yourself an attorney’s fee,...

Whiplash is a unique injury that most often occurs in a rear-end car accident. However, any type of accident that forces the human body to snap violently back and forth can lead to whiplash. Some other common causes of whiplash include slip and fall accidents, blows to the head, or...

The gym is supposed to be a place that helps you stay healthy; however, with all of the cluttered equipment, sweat, water in the showers, and towels left on the floor, there are plenty of things inside your gym that could cause a slip and fall. Accidents are common in...

Using a cellular phone while driving is a growing problem in the United States. Even after the texting ban, Missouri drivers continue to use their cellphones while behind the wheel. The deadly multi-vehicle pileup in Missouri that killed two individuals in August 2010 sparked a national awareness regarding the dangers...

Distracted driving is quickly becoming one of the more deadly behaviors on the road. In fact, it has now surpassed drunk driving. While most distractions are easily avoided, there are some that are more difficult to prevent; however, that does not mean that they cannot be managed. What is Distracted...