Missouri drivers who turn their headlights on during the day could be at a lower risk of getting into an accident. Research indicates that vehicles may be more visible during a clear day when they are in use in addition to at night or when the weather is bad. The use...
Year: 2017
3 reasons you need a lawyer after a Missouri car accident
While many people understand they may be able to get legal compensation for injuries and other harm from a car accident, they often still hesitate to contact an attorney. Many feel unwilling to face the prospect of what they believe may be a long and stressful...
Vehicle collision avoidance systems reduce crashes
Missouri drivers whose vehicles include collision avoidance systems such as alerts for blind spots and drifting into another lane may have fewer accidents than drivers who do not have these systems. A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that in...
Study says companies’ safety reporting lacks consistency
Some Missouri employees likely work for companies that lack consistent methods for tracking and reporting injuries, illnesses and fatalities in the workplace. According to a report released by the Center for Safety and Health Sustainability, organizations in the...
A common pipe repair technique may be hazardous to workers
A popular method of water main repair in Missouri and across the country may be hazardous to the health of workers and possibly the general public. The repair technique, called cured-in-place repair, may release noxious chemicals when it is applied. The technique uses...
Car drivers are to blame for most truck accidents
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, more than 5,000 road users are killed around the country each year in truck accidents. Missouri media outlets often cover these accidents when many lives have been lost and distracted, tired or intoxicated truck drivers have...
The 3 most common sources of injury for office workers
If you think that workers’ compensation only applies to dangerous jobs such as construction, think again. Even seemingly safe occupations carry the risk of debilitating injury. This applies to those who work in an office setting. Office work may not appear to contain...
Trenching hazards and safety concerns
Missouri construction workers who work in trenches know how hazardous their jobs can be. In fact, it is considered to be one of the most dangerous jobs in the industry due to how much dirt can weigh if the trench collapses. While working in trenches is inherently...
Social Security disability tied to long-term inability to work
Missouri workers who have been disabled by an accident or chronic illness might meet the eligibility requirements for collecting benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income. The Social Security Administration will determine...
2.7 million more Takata airbags recalled, safety still elusive
The ongoing saga of the defective Takata airbag inflators reached a new level recently, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration told Takata to recall an additional 2.7 million inflators. These, unfortunately, contained the desiccant that was supposed to...