On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Jul 27, 2019 | Personal Injury
Most people in Missouri and across the United States are very familiar with driving under the influence, but distracted driving engenders a few more question marks. Unlike operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, distracted driving is much...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Jul 15, 2019 | Personal Injury
With the rise in cell phone technology and similar devices incorporating distractions, there is little surprise among researchers regarding the subsequent development of distracted driving across the United States. At a state level, Missouri currently has one of the...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Jun 6, 2019 | Personal Injury
Drunk drivers are a serious danger to everyone else on the road. But another threat is emerging: distracted driving. Texting and making a phone call are two of the most dangerous forms of distractions. But are distracted drivers really as harmful as those who are...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Oct 10, 2018 | Firm News, Personal Injury
If you experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at your place of work, chances are you have a long road to recovery ahead of you. TBI can have very serious consequences in some cases, including long-term health effects. Brainline.org explains some of these effects...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Sep 21, 2018 | Firm News, Personal Injury
If you have a severe injury to an extremity, the doctor may suggest amputation. Unless it is an emergency situation, the doctor will generally consult with you beforehand and get your consent to do the surgery. It is always a good idea to be informed and to know why...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Sep 6, 2018 | Firm News, Personal Injury
When you get injured at work in Missouri, you may assume that your medical care and lost wages will be covered by workers’ compensation. After all, this insurance is designed to help cover the financial liability of your employer in the event of an injury to a...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Aug 29, 2018 | Firm News, Personal Injury
You probably know that you have workers’ compensation coverage if you’re injured on the job in Missouri. However, you may question whether a car accident going to or from work is also covered. If you think about it, you are only traveling because of work,...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Jul 30, 2018 | Firm News, Personal Injury
Driving loads across the state of Missouri requires keen eyes and alert muscles. Unfortunately, truck driving is a sedentary job that does not allow for much exercise, which puts many truck drivers at risk of being overweight. One of the problems that may arise...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Jul 11, 2018 | Firm News, Personal Injury
Many Missouri workplaces feature stairwells to access upper and lower floors, which makes it important that stairs be as safe as possible for workers and building visitors to use. However, not all stairwells will be entirely safe. For a number of reasons, people...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Jul 3, 2018 | Firm News, Personal Injury
Forklifts are very handy machines for lifting and carrying heavy loads throughout a warehouse, as well as for loading and unloading cargo from large trucks. But these machines can be dangerous if not used correctly in a Missouri workplace. Injuries may likely...
