Personal injury cases are legal disputes that arise when someone suffers an injury for which another person may be legally responsible. Typically, these claims result from the negligence or carelessness of another individual. Missouri law allows the injured party (the plaintiff) to file a claim to recover compensation for injuries caused by the at-fault party. This general overview covers the types of compensation that may be recovered.
Distracted driving is a dangerous driving behavior. Between 2012 and 2020, more than 29,000 people have died in crashes related to driver distraction. In 2020 alone, 3,142 people died and 324,652 were injured. While we hear catch phrases centered around texting and driving (‘Arrive alive, don’t text and drive.’), distracted driving involves many activities that fall in three types, visual, manual and cognitive.
An FDA Safety Communication has been issued regarding the recall of Exactech hip, knee, and ankle implants. The recall, which began in the summer of 2021 with hip replacement devices, expanded to include many knee and ankle implants as well.
Exactech’s recalled devices have polyethylene inserts that wear too early, cause pain and can lead to the need for revision surgery.
9 out of 10 poisonings occur within the household, most of which happen in the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. And, more than 60,000 young children end up in emergency rooms every year because they got into medicine. Poisoning is a leading cause of unintentional death so the third week in March is dedicated to raising awareness of poison prevention, highlighting the dangers and how to prevent unintentional poisonings.
Deaths from preventable poisoning numbered 100,304 in 2023, the most current data year. The death rate per 100,000 population was 29.9.
Routine maintenance and repairs on large commercial trucks need to be done to ensure the safety of the trucker and other motorists on the road. Defective equipment, such as faulty brakes, worn tires, steering issues and more, can lead to an accident. When a truck experiences equipment failures, due to its size and weight, it can result in serious, life-threatening injuries.
Truck drivers are subject to frequent inspections of their trucks to ensure they are fit for the road; if determined to be unsafe, they are required to undergo repairs before returning to the road.
Truck drivers work long hours, face strenuous deadlines and often have rigorous schedules. Drivers can suffer from a lack of adequate sleep, extended work hours, mental or physical exertion, all which can impair their driving performance. Is it any wonder that one of the causes for truck accidents is driver fatigue?
Truck drivers work long daily and weekly hours on a continual basis. Hours of Service, or HOS, regulations are to protect truck drivers and other motorists by preventing drivers from operating a vehicle unsafely due to overexertion and fatigue. These regulations generally place limits on how long a driver can operate a vehicle and be on duty.
Hours of Service, or HOS, refers to the maximum amount of time drivers are permitted to be on duty including drive time, and specifies number and length of rest periods to help ensure drivers stay awake and alert.
If you have been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, or other type of accident due to another’s negligence, you may be asking yourself, “Can I act as my own personal representative in pursuing a personal injury claim?” This is also referred to as being a pro se litigant or self-representing, instead of hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer. Before making that decision, consider what this could mean for you.
There is a need for safer railroad crossings. On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, Pleasant Hill, Missouri was the sight of a deadly railroad crossing accident. A collision between a delivery truck and an Amtrak train resulted in the truck driver’s death. The accident happened on uncontrolled tracks, which means that only simple stop signs are posted on either side of the crossing.
Defensive driving is the practice of anticipating potential hazards and using proactive techniques to prevent accidents. In general, be aware of what other drivers are doing, expect the unexpected, and be prepared to avoid it. Using defensive driving practices can help you reduce risks, protect yourself and others, and become a safer driver.
