You get hurt in a car crash, suffering not just massive property damage but personal injuries as well. You expect to file an insurance claim, but you are unsure of exactly what your rights may be under current Missouri law. Most people have heard exaggerated stories...
While there may be some dispute about the ideal number of steps per day, most medical professionals agree that walking is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Taking small trips around your neighborhood on foot, walking your dog after work every night or walking...
All employers in Illinois have to carry workers' compensation coverage. If someone gets hurt on the job or their doctor diagnoses them with a work-acquired medical condition, they can file a claim for benefits after notifying their employer. The average worker in...
Distracted driving is a serious problem in America. It is such a significant danger that it was found to be the cause of around 8.7% of all crash fatalities in 2019, according to the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration. With around 280,000 people...
There are a number of common injuries that health care workers face on the job. Among them are injuries from falls, lifting patients or being exposed to pathogens. Another that is less commonly discussed is workplace violence, but it, too, is a common hazard. Each of...
There are two large interstates that drivers in Springfield frequently navigate. Most people will travel safely on I-72 and I-55, but occasionally people will get into crashes. Wrecks caused by 18-wheelers or semitrucks are among the worst wrecks possible. These huge...
Distraction-based accidents have always existed, but they have definitely ramped up since the invention of the smartphone. It's just very easy for people to get distracted in the car by their phone, most people have their phone with them all the time and it's been...
After a car accident, the decisions you make can considerably impact the quality of the settlement you receive for your injuries. While you can do plenty to benefit your injury claim, there are also things you can do to endanger it. When the cost of a car accident can...
In Springfield, there are areas in which it is more likely to get into an automobile collision. Some people locally have decided to start taking action, like members of the Springfield Police Department. One member of the force has decided to put up signs that are...
Autopilot vehicles are supposed to be safe, but the U.S. regulators of the industry have stepped up to state that they will be investigating due to a link between Tesla’s Autopilot feature and an increase in collisions. According to the news report from Aug. 16, 2021,...
