Construction Industry: Falls from Ladders

Construction Industry: Falls from Ladders

Falls happen for a variety of reasons in the workplace. Slippery work surfaces, unstable work platforms, unprotected holes, falls from ladders. In fact, falling from a ladder is one of the most common types of work accidents, especially in the construction industry (where falls happen to be a leading cause of death).

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Third-Party Liability at Construction Sites

Third-Party Liability at Construction Sites

Construction sites are dangerous places. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) even ranks the construction site as one of the most dangerous workspaces, as workers are at risk for injuries from defective equipment and human error.

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Proving Negligence in Slip and Fall Accidents

Proving Negligence in Slip and Fall Accidents

According to the CDC, over one million Americans suffer a slip, trip, and fall injury accidents and over 17,000 people die annually because of these injuries. In fact, on average, falls are one of the top three leading causes of unintentional deaths.

Slip, trips, and falls often result in serious injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken hips or pelvis, shoulder and neck injuries, and more.

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Facts about Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents

Facts about Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents

Many slip, trip, and fall accidents result in minor injuries, a sprain, a laceration, bruises. We do not always think of these types of accidents resulting in serious injuries yet serious falls are most common in the elderly, those over age 65.

If you are not aware of the dangers of slip, trip and fall accidents, these statistics and facts will help educate and inform you about the potential dangers.

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Who Can Be Held Responsible in Missouri Drunk Driving Accidents

Who Can Be Held Responsible in Missouri Drunk Driving Accidents

Have you been the victim of a drunk driving accident? It seems logical that the one who should be compensating you for those skyrocketing medical bills lost wages and pain and suffering would be the inebriated driver.

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Liability in Accidents Involving Poorly Maintained Roads

Liability in Accidents Involving  Poorly Maintained Roads

Each year, thousands of miles of our roadways need some type of repair, leaving drivers to navigate dangerous road conditions and hazards. The upkeep and maintenance of our roads fall to the Dept. of Transportation in each state. In Missouri, that agency would be MoDOT.

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Adverse Weather, Truck Drivers and the Law

Adverse Weather, Truck Drivers and the Law

Weather can be very unpredictable, especially in the state of Missouri. One day, it is sunny, warm, and dry. The next, it might be rainy, foggy, and cold. Our summers are hot and humid, while our winters can be bitterly cold. Large commercial truck drivers must be aware of the weather conditions they are driving in, keeping public safety in mind.

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Common Injuries from Slips, Trips, and Falls

Common Injuries from Slips, Trips, and Falls

Do you know the difference between slips, trips, and falls? A slip is when you lose your footing, a trip is when you catch your foot on or in something, and a fall is when you come down suddenly, often hitting the ground or another object with a great deal of force. Learn the difference to know which kind of personal injury claim to file.

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Back Injuries Caused by Motor Vehicle Accidents

Back Injuries Caused by Motor Vehicle Accidents

Car accidents to large commercial trucking accidents can result in many serious injuries. Back injuries are one of the more common and often require extensive (and costly) medical treatments.

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What Do You Need at an Initial Consultation with your Lawyer?

What Do You Need at an Initial Consultation with your Lawyer?

Like us, many personal injury attorneys offer an initial free consultation with a lawyer to help you determine if you have a legal claim against the person (or persons) who caused your accident.

Of course, every case is different so use this time to tell us about your accident but also to make a determination as to whether we are the right attorney for you.

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