Dexter, Missouri Legal Blog
If you have been in a car accident, you could be suffering from serious injuries. However, seeking medical care at a hospital or your primary care doctor can be expensive. You may not want to be billed for your medical care and face thousands of dollars of debt....
Car accidents can have major impacts on victims. Victims of car accidents can suffer serious medical conditions, large medical bills, vehicle damage, income loss and more. Knowing what to do after a car accident can help to protect you from serious financial losses...
Fear of criminal consequences can make people hesitate to call for help during a suspected drug or alcohol overdose. Yet, Missouri law provides specific protections intended to encourage people to seek medical assistance when someone may be facing a serious emergency....
If an accident caused by someone else left you injured, you may wonder whether the injury qualifies for compensation when hospitalization was never necessary. You may have received treatment and returned home the same day, yet still deal with pain, missed work or...
Traffic tickets are often viewed as an inconvenience that can wait until there is time to address them. The belief that a minor citation will disappear may tempt someone to set it aside. However, ignoring a traffic ticket in Missouri can create far more serious legal...
Missouri is the latest state to enact a law that holds drunk drivers financially responsible for supporting children who are left without a parent because of their actions. Specifically, the law signed by Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe this month requires drivers who have...
If you are in a commercial truck wreck in rural Missouri, start by getting medical help, reporting the crash and preserving the key facts. Truck cases often become more complicated than ordinary car accidents because responsibility may involve the driver, the trucking...
Police officers may pull people over in traffic when they suspect them of drunk driving. Erratic behavior on the road, complaints from other motorists and even involvement in a collision can lead to testing requests and possibly a driving while intoxicated (DWI)...
Recovering from an injury often involves much more than medical treatment. Between appointments, bills and daily responsibilities, it can be difficult to keep track of the paperwork that piles up. Saving and organizing important records can help you stay informed...
People who are injured at work often worry about what the injury will mean for them. In some cases, they may be wary of seeking medical care or reporting the injury to their employer because of fear of what’s going to happen. Ultimately, it’s always best to report the...