Distracted driving in Missouri and across the nation puts drivers at risk every day. Nationwide, this form of reckless driving results in hundreds of thousands of accidents and thousands of deaths each year. Missouri has relatively weak laws on the books to prevent...
While it is wise to listen to your doctor, do not forget that you have the final say in your treatment. In some cases, doctors misdiagnose a patient. If you have a potentially deadly disease, you want your doctor to assess your condition correctly. If you wish to...
Thousands of Americans die every year from drunk and distracted driving. In 2020, 324, 652 people experienced injuries in automobile accidents caused by distracted driving. This means that Americans could have prevented 14% of all car accident injuries and all the...
While errors in the emergency room can happen at any time, there are some situations that could increase the chances of a mistake. Being aware of the special circumstance can help you to be a better advocate for yourself and your family. A study determined there is a...
Did you know that 14 people died in Missouri’s 7,090 workplace injuries in January of 2023? The construction industry has inherent dangers. In fact, one in five worker deaths is in this industry. Despite worker safety programs and OSHA regulations, workers get injured...
Surgeons have a high duty of care to patients, as their procedures affect a person's long-term well-being. Though working as a surgeon is a noble profession, not every physician takes sufficient care or performs duties with the necessary diligence. Patients can...
As an expectant mother, you face many unknowns. What will the birth be like? Whose features will the baby have? How much sleep will you get after the baby is here? While anticipating the answers to all of these questions, you should not face unknowns regarding your...
Severe injuries caused by an automobile accident or a defective product can be painful. If your injury results in the amputation of one of your limbs, you may hope that at least the pain will be over with. However, you might still experience discomfort or even harsh...
Receiving the right prescription medicine is not only important to relieve your symptoms, but it might keep you from further illness or death. This is because if medication errors cause you to take the wrong drug, you could endanger your health and perhaps your life....
While driving responsibly should help minimize your risk of a Missouri car accident, research suggests that driving defensively is just as important. A recent study shows that Missouri’s drivers are among the nation’s most dangerous, and this means enhanced accident...
