Years ago, certified midwives in Missouri were prohibited from delivering babies outside of a hospital setting. But recent laws have enabled them to register as advanced practice registered nurses who may attend home births provided they maintain a practice agreement...
Whether you are a young adult who is just starting out in life, perhaps newly married or just recently launched a business in Missouri, or you are age 65 or older and thinking more about your own mortality, it is understandable that you want to protect your assets....
If a vehicle hits you while you are driving in Missouri, you may be dealing with the after-effects for weeks, or even longer. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you might need to spend time in the hospital. After going home, you could still be experiencing...
A mother’s health must be closely monitored throughout her pregnancy, which is approximately 40 weeks. The medical team will offer guidance and support along the way. They know how to recognize signs of distress or risk factors to help avoid birth injuries. ...
When someone suffers injury in a Missouri accident or other situation, they may have grounds to seek financial recovery for damages. To do so, litigation must occur in civil court. This is known as filing a personal injury claim. The defendant in such a case would be...
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...