Missouri motorists may be surprised to learn that some people still believe seat belts are unsafe and prefer to depend on air bags. However, a study shows that seat belts can reduce the severity of liver injuries during car accidents. The study was published in The...
Year: 2018
How one O startup could aid the trucking industry
Across Missouri and the rest of the U.S., more than 3 million commercial truck drivers are in the process of carrying 70 percent of the nation's cargo. They're a fixture of the roads, and unfortunately, they're all too liable to get into accidents due to fatigue...
Coalition has blueprint for eliminating traffic deaths by 2050
If the efforts of the Road to Zero Coalition are successful, Missouri drivers can look forward to safer roads in the future. With deaths from motor vehicle accidents reaching 37,461 in 2016, fatalities are on the rise after declining for several years. The coalition...
Is something on my property an attractive nuisance?
With summer upon us, children will be outside looking for things to do. While playing in the sunshine is certainly better than being cooped up indoors playing video games, some of the things children encounter in their neighborhoods can threaten their safety. You and...
Truck accident settlements: pros and cons
Truck accident claims can cover everything from medical expenses and vehicle repair costs to disability benefits and compensation for pain and suffering, so it's important for victims in Missouri to decide whether they should go through a civil trial or opt for an...
Cellphones less dangerous than daydreaming drivers
Missouri who do not have their minds on the road in front of them could be more likely to cause a fatal accident than cellphone users according to a study by Erie Insurance. The company examined 172,000 fatal accidents over a five-year period and found that of the 10...
Radiologists and workplace injuries
Some Missouri residents may be among the almost 33 percent of practicing radiologists in the United States who have lower back pain related to their job. According to a commission workforce survey conducted by the American College of Radiology, lower back and neck...
Taking medicine generally improves the odds of SSD acceptance
When a Missouri resident submits an application for social security disability benefits, approval won't be based on prior medical history. This means that an applicant doesn't need to be on medication for a condition to receive benefits. However, the disability...
Did your job cause carpal tunnel syndrome?
When you think of a workplace injury, you may think about something that happens immediately due to an accident. For example, someone falling off a ladder at work may break a bone right away. However, not all on-the-job injuries happen like this. Some...
Trench safety key priority for 2018
Trench safety has been identified as a major priority to protect the safety of construction workers in Missouri and across the country according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Construction workers frequently encounter dangerous or difficult...