At approximately 7:15 a.m. on a recent Tuesday, a tragedy occurred on a Missouri roadway. Two vehicles were involved in the crash, which happened near Southwest City on Mo-43. The head-on collision ended tragically. Investigators say a 21-year-old woman from...
Losing a loved one is never easy. If legal complications arise following a family member’s passing, it may intensify grief and be highly stressful. For example, if someone challenges the validity of a last will and testament in Missouri, it can take weeks or months to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
If you’re facing criminal charges in Missouri, you’re entitled to due process, which means that your case must be adjudicated in accordance with criminal justice laws, and the court must respect all your rights throughout proceedings. During a particular phase, you...
Missouri has many highly skilled surgeons, physicians, nurses, lab technicians and other medical professionals. When a person entrusts his or her health to a medical team, he or she can expect quality care. A patient can also expect that those providing care and...
Many Missouri motorists sometimes get involved in confrontations while navigating state roadways. In these so-called “road rage” incidents, tempers flare and violence could even erupt. A 19-year-old man has been accused of shooting another man during an act of road...
Missouri police recently went door-to-door after receiving a phone call informing them that a person was bleeding and in need of help. Police say they couldn’t find anything until a 911 call provided them with additional clues. They arrived at a particular residence...