Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone at any time, making them among the most reported work-related incidents. If you sustain an injury because of slippery flooring, uneven pathways or misplaced items, then you may qualify for Missouri Worker’s Compensation...
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How do TBIs manifest?
Often, the biggest potential risks you face after a head injury involve the brain. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in particular can have a severe impact on your brain health. This in turn impacts the overall health of your body and your quality of life. Thus, it is...
Protect yourself from truck accidents
Truck accidents can result in serious injury and loss of life, particularly when they involve a much smaller vehicle. Understanding the factors that contribute to collisions involving large trucks can help drivers stay safe in busy metro areas like Kansas City. Review...
Identifying fatigue as a factor in a truck accident
If you are like most people in Missouri, you see the large semi-trucks and tractor-trailers on the state's roads and highways and share in an appreciation for the contribution they make to local commercial activities. At the same, their massive size also cannot help...
Is eating while driving dangerous?
Many people believe that distracted driving is only teenagers texting on cell phones or taking selfies. The reality is that there are multiple kinds of distracted driving, and most drivers are guilty of driving distracted at some point. One of the most common...
What should you do when a TBI affects relationship roles?
When your significant other suffers from a traumatic brain injury in Missouri, you may notice a number of changes in your relationship. Some of these differences may feel unnatural and cause stress and anxiety for both of you. Changes to your previous role and...
What should I do after a hit-and-run?
No matter what kind of car accident you find yourself in, even if it is just a very minor fender-bender in a parking lot, it is irritating. However, there are accidents more irritating than a hit and run. The good news is that dealing with a hit-and-run is not that...
Greene County crash kills two, injures another
Much debate exists amongst people in Missouri over the responsibility that drivers have for the safety of the passengers in their vehicles. A driver should (of course) avoid any reckless or negligent behavior, as such behavior is completely within their own control...
Children may need new car seats after collisions
After getting into a collision, people need to examine their child's car seat. Car seats protect children in a crash and parents may need to replace these seats after an accident. There are a few ways that parents can determine if they need to get a new car seat. ...
Are you at risk for a spinal cord injury?
Falls, motor vehicle accidents and sports injuries are all causes of spinal trauma. The Mayo Clinic reports that while the average age of individuals who suffer a spinal injury is 43; however, almost anyone of any age may experience this trauma. Some people are more...