On a recent Sunday morning in Franklin County, several vehicles were headed west on I-44. Disaster soon struck, leaving massive devastation in its wake. Reportedly, the Missouri tragedy was caused by a wrong-way driver. As the three vehicles headed west on I-44, they...
If you’re lying unconscious in a Missouri operating room, you have zero control over events that are taking place in the room around you. As a patient, you entrust your safety and health during surgery to the surgeon and medical team. You can expect them to act in...
In Missouri and throughout the country, when a pregnant woman entrusts her and her baby’s health to a medical team, she expects to receive quality care in accordance with applicable laws and the stringent protocols that govern childbirth. When something goes wrong...
A single-vehicle accident recently occurred on a Missouri roadway. A 21-year-old driver passed over a railroad crossing moments before losing control of his steering. His vehicle careened down a nearby embankment and crashed. There were numerous passengers in the...
Facing criminal charges in Missouri may have an immediate and far-reaching effect on your life and your career. For example, a drunk driving conviction could result in the revocation of a commercial vehicle license. A DUI or drug conviction for a licensed...
In recent years, news headlines have often featured stories of celebrities who died suddenly without leaving a last will and testament. This also happens to everyday people in Missouri. In such cases, a person’s estate becomes intestate, meaning that state law will...
There has been a string of crimes in Missouri involving break-ins at automatic teller machines. A recent incident occurred that led police to search for a man who was seen wearing a face mask and dark clothing at the scene of an ATM theft. Police also say that a...
If you’ve been involved in a Missouri motor vehicle collision, it’s imperative to closely monitor your physical and mental health. Injuries such as broken bones, lacerations and contusions are immediately apparent. However, some injuries can experience a delay or not...
Missouri intersections are inherently more dangerous than many other sections of roadways. Approaching a crossroad of any kind increases the risk of accidents. But even the most careful drivers cannot control the behavior of other motorists. Here are some helpful tips...
In Missouri and throughout the country, licensed nurses know how to avoid making mistakes when they administer medication to patients. In fact, there is a commonly accepted safety standard known as the “five rights,” which is a basic precautionary system to help...