Believe it or not, winter is just around the corner. Regardless of how you feel about that, it’s important to recognize the impact that winter weather can have on driving conditions. Only those who are prepared take the appropriate safety measures can maximize their...
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Labor Day weekend sees its fair share of drunk driving accidents
Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer and many in the greater St. Louis area have sent the season off with a bang with an epic barbecue or block party. As we usher in the fall season it is important that we do not celebrate with too much alcohol at such...
Potential hazards of insulation in your home
Insulation serves a purpose in residential homes. Typically housed in walls, ceilings, attics, and foundations, it keeps out the heat when it’s warm and maintains the heat when it is cold. Today’s insulation comes in various forms, some tailored for particular areas...
Examples of truck driver negligence leading to accidents
Truck accidents caused by truck driver negligence can cause overwhelming harm to victims and their families. Legal resources and protections exist to help victims of truck accidents with the damages they potentially face following a truck accident. Causes of truck...
What are the causes of scaffolding accidents in Missouri?
Construction workers in Missouri need scaffolds to make their work easier, practical, and successful. However, these structures pose significant threats to their lives and safety. If you work with scaffolding or someone you know does, here are some common causes of...
How does workers’ compensation work in Illinois?
If you get hurt at work or receive a diagnosis of an illness related to your job, you can claim benefits through the Illinois workers' compensation program. Understanding how this program works can help you protect your right to legal compensation. Review the basics...
Getting compensation after you are hurt by a hit-and-run driver
Like most states, Missouri requires all involved drivers to stay at the scene of a car accident. Committing a hit-and-run is against the law. But sometimes, drivers do it anyway. Most hit-and-run drivers are not thinking about state law. They may be panicking and...
Wrongful death in Missouri
As a person who lost a loved one, you may be going through the emotions of sadness, anger and frustration. There will never be enough money or too much prison time to take away the pain of losing someone. Can you hold that person accountable? You have the option of...
The comparative negligence laws in Missouri and Illinois
Accidents are often caused by a confluence of factors, and it is not always possible to assign all of the blame to one party. Under the strict contributory negligence principle, accident victims are unable to recover damages in personal injury lawsuits if they played...
Auto accidents often increase in the summer
Many drivers assume that accidents are highest in the winter when snow and ice on the roadways can make travel hazardous; however, the summer months are often a more dangerous time to be on the roads. There are a variety of reasons that auto accidents and injuries are...
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