When you experience a workplace accident, you may have a desire to move on as quickly as possible so you can put it behind you. However, rushing through the process can hurt your chances of getting monetary compensation for your injuries. The documentation of the...
Year: 2019
Raising awareness of the dangers of drowsy driving
The vast majority of Missouri drivers know just how dangerous it can be to drive while tired. When a person is drowsy, they have trouble making good decisions and reacting quickly when they are behind the wheel. To help bring awareness to the issue, March 15 was...
Daylight saving time can mean higher risk for crashes
Daylight saving time means losing one hour of sleep, which may pose a danger for many drivers in Missouri. Experts recommend at least seven hours of rest every night, but missing one or two hours within a 24-hour period can double one's risk for a car crash. This is...
Pedestrian safety is an increasing concern
Highway safety is typically thought of in terms of crashes involving two or more motor vehicles. While it is a legitimate safety concern, most Missouri residents take reasonable precautions by obeying traffic laws and driving alertly. Thankfully, the majority of...
‘Disability” has a specific meaning under SSA rules
The Social Security Administration has an often complex set of rules and regulations governing the requirements that a claimant must meet before disability benefits are granted. Many Missouri workers who have experienced difficulty working due to a mental or physical...
Is your injury found among top workers’ compensation claims?
The largest workers’ compensation carrier in the U.S. conducted a survey of 1.5 million claims to identify the most common injuries reported. Researchers for the Travelers Companies listed the top five injuries and their causes and grouped results by industry...
Documenting car accident damages and injuries
When filing a claim following a car accident in Missouri, accident victims tend to be more likely to get a fair payment or settlement if damages and injuries are well documented. It's a process that often goes smoother if an affected party remains calm so important...
NTSB releases list of most wanted traffic safety improvements
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its 2019-2020 Most Wanted List, and both truckers and truck fleet owners in Missouri should take note because 6 out of the 10 desired items relate to the trucking industry. The first item is to eliminate distracted...
What the GHSA recommends to reduce speeding deaths
Throughout Missouri and the rest of the U.S., speeding accounts for nearly one-third of all traffic deaths. Since speeding does not have the cultural stigma that DUI or driving without a seat belt has, it is often seen as acceptable and continues to pose a threat,...
Proposed legislation aims to restrict cell phone use
Since 2014, there has been a 35 percent increase in the number of accidents related to cell phone use in the state of Missouri. To help prevent these accidents, lawmakers in the state have introduced a variety of legislation to further restrict or ban the use of...