Chronic fatigue syndrome goes by many different names, such as systemic exertional intolerance disease, which describes its effects on the body, and myalgic encephalomyelitis, which refers to the systems of the body it affects. CFS causes extreme fatigue unrelated to...
Teenage drivers pose a threat to other vehicle operators because of various reasons. In general, they lack the experience that is necessary to judge certain driving situations, and they tend to practice risky behaviors, such as driving distracted. Although safe...
Missouri drivers like you are aware of the dangers of distracted driving. Campaigns across the nation target some of the riskiest distracted driving behaviors. Texting while driving is one of the big ones. Another up-and-coming issue is drowsy driving. You might not...
If a car accident leaves you injured, you may seek compensation for those injuries. However, there are mistakes you can make both at the scene of the accident and afterward that could damage your case against the negligent party. Of course, you should always get the...
A common result of a being in a workplace accident or just doing daily job tasks is suffering from a back injury. Back injuries can occur regardless of the industry you work in, so whether you sit in an office, drive a truck or work in a hospital, you need to be...
While some injuries or disabilities occur immediately, there are some that develop over time. Either way, it may be possible to receive workers' comp payments. When claimants understand the various aspects of the workers' compensation claims fully, including the...
If you work in the health care field as a nurse, CNA or caregiver in Springfield, you might not realize the type of injuries you might sustain from your job. Nurses and caregivers provide vital services to patients of all ages. Not all the people they care for are...
If you ever become injured at work or develop a chronic condition because of it in Springfield, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation. That is, assuming you are an employee and your employer has workers’ compensation insurance. Being...
Repetitive motion causes various kinds of injuries. In fact, an injury to one part of the body may result in an injury to another part. You may have the kind of job that requires working on a computer all day. Furthermore, you might use the phone while you type. What...
Workplace accidents can happen in nearly any field, no matter how apparently safe. Many employees who are injured on the job are able to seek compensation for their injuries. Still, there are some workers who are excluded from applying for workers' compensation in the...
