Medical malpractice could take many forms
Individuals throughout the city of Saint Louis rely upon medical professionals to help them when they are injured or ill. In many cases doctors, nurses and others involved in providing medical care do this without the patient suffering any ill effects. Sadly, on other occasions the care is below the standard of what is expected […]
Read MoreFormer Missouri players sue NCAA over head injuries
In terms of personal injury law, negligence can be a tricky thing to prove. An injured party has to show that another party’s action (or lack of action) led to the injury, and that the accused party breached a duty of care owed to the plaintiff. As Americans have come to learn more about the […]
Read MoreSafety tips for teen drivers in Missouri
Car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in Missouri and in the United States, and teenagers face many risks behind the wheel. In 2012, 64 teen drivers were killed in car accidents in Missouri, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Car accidents pose serious risks for teens so it is important […]
Read MoreOlder drivers can take steps to stay safe on roads
While it is possible that anyone who is driving a car could be involved in a motor vehicle accident, there are certain demographics for which that risk is higher. One of those groups is older drivers. The reason behind this is a decrease in physical and cognitive abilities that occurs to all in varying degrees […]
Read MoreWeather conditions may have contributed to chain-reaction crash
There are many factors that could potentially play a role in a motor vehicle accident occurring in St. Louis. In most cases it is a combination of things that is to blame. These factors include the speed the vehicles are travelling at, distracted behaviors drivers may be engaging in and the condition of the road […]
Read MoreAnnual conference focuses on healing from burns
When someone is injured in an accident, how quickly and the extent to which they will heal varies depending on the circumstances surrounding the incident. While no injury is desirable, burns are some of the most difficult to recover from. In addition to taking a long time to heal, the injuries are painful, both physically […]
Read MoreWoman files personal injury lawsuit after car accident
Car accidents occur throughout the St. Louis area every day. The extent of the damage inflicted in each crash as well as the way they unfold varies widely depending on the circumstances surrounding each incident. Regardless of whether the incident is a head-on collision or another vehicle is rear-ended, serious injuries could be the end […]
Read MoreBig rig truck accident kills 1
Recently, a fatal truck accident occurred in another state. The accident involved a big rig truck. The truck was traveling along a road in Michigan. The truck then crashed into a group of stopped vehicles, causing a chain reaction collision to ensue. The accident occurred in a construction zone. The vehicles were stopped because of […]
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