It can be difficult to make the decision to place your loved one in an assisted living facility. You may have taken significant time to ensure a certain quality of care. Still, it can be challenging to know whether your loved one will receive the care you expect....
Missouri Law Blog
How much is my car accident case worth?
Earning the fair compensation you deserve after a car accident is more complicated than you may expect. After a serious car accident, the medical expenses alone can be several thousand dollars or more, and that is only a portion of the expenses from an accident. When...
Mesothelioma isn’t the only disease that asbestos exposure can cause
Thousands of people nationwide lose their lives to the effects of long-term exposure to asbestos every year. Mesothelioma is probably the most well-known asbestos-related condition, and with good reason – it is a horrific disease that causes its victims intense agony....
Has your loved one been neglected at their care facility?
As people enter their twilight years, they often need additional assistance. Dressing themselves, bathing, remembering to take necessary medications and many other daily tasks can become a challenge. Those in care facilities rely on staff to help them perform these...
6 reasons a wrong-way driver may be coming toward you on the highway
All highway collisions have the potential to seriously hurt you and anyone else involved. But head-on car accidents are perhaps the deadliest. Two (or more) vehicles crashing directly into each other at highway speeds creates a tremendous force that our bodies are not...
Do you regularly drive on one of Missouri’s most dangerous roads?
It’s tragic whenever a serious injury or death occurs on Missouri roads. Statistics from the Missouri state government and several crash statistics organizations reveal that some roads are much more dangerous than others, due to high traffic, sharp turns and other...
Truck collisions numbers are up
It seems that news of tractor-trailer crashes are weekly, if not daily, occurrences on the news. Whether it is Interstate 70 or one of the state highways, commuters will often see the wreckage or damage caused by these serious crashes. Since ambulances already took...
How might negligent security lead to injuries?
Property owners have a duty to ensure that the public — whether patrons or those merely passing by — are safe on their property. In many cases, this means maintaining adequate security precautions to prevent assaults, break-ins or other concerns. However, if property...
Four features that make your car more dangerous
When you walk onto the shiny floor of an Independence new car dealership, you’re going to be shown equally shiny vehicles sporting a variety of high-tech safety features. Salespeople will still talk about nicely appointed interiors, gas mileage, towing capability and...
3 signs of elder abuse in long-term care facilities
Nursing homes, assisted living centers and other long-term care facilities have had significant problems in recent years. With consistent regulation violations, the challenges of a pandemic and rampant understaffing, instances of nursing home neglect and abuse have...

