Saint Louis Personal Injury Law Blog

When you have symptoms you cannot explain, you probably schedule a visit with your doctor with the hope that he or she will assess your condition and tell you what you need to do to get better. Like everyone else, though, doctors are prone to making mistakes, but when doctor make errors, the stakes are typically far higher than they are for the average person.

In some cases, a doctor’s mistake can mean the difference between life or death, and CNBC reports that medical errors have become so prevalent that they are the third-most-common cause of death among Americans. Following only behind heart disease and cancer, medical errors claim the lives of more than 250,000 people in the United States every year. Some believe, however, that this number is vastly underestimated, and that the actual number of lives lost annually due to medical mistakes is closer to 440,000.

Repetitive motion work injuries are more common than people may think. People who experience a repetitive motion injury on the job may find a workers' compensation claim may be beneficial.

Before embarking on the process, here are a few things for workers to know.

There are always trucks buzzing along Missouri interstates, and hopefully, the operators are in good health and of sound mind. One of the contributing factors to tractor-trailer crashes is sleep deprivation. With tight deadlines and confined conditions, it is easy for truckers to fall into a pattern of drive longer, sleep later.

Recently, an incident outside of St. Louis has raised concerns over the lack of driving restrictions for operators of tractor-trailers hauling livestock.

The holidays are supposed to be one of the happiest times of the year, but there are several ways the season can quickly turn into a difficult or even tragic time. Increased activity due to things such as more drivers on the road and crowded shopping malls means that there is an increased chance for injuries.

While there is no need to be alarmist about the increased risk of injury during the holidays, it is still opportune for you to be aware of these hazards so you can be vigilant. A few simple tips could help you avoid a serious injury or accident this holiday season.