Thousands are dying each year due to medical errors in the U.S. and many go unreported. The medical error statistics in the United States are overwhelming and alarming. By definition, a medical error is a preventable adverse effect of care. It is estimated that as many as 98,000 Americans die each year due to medical … Read more
Approximately 25% of all car accidents are due to a driver texting while driving. Car accident attorneys have the legal knowledge and experience to understand how to deal with situations involving drivers who text while driving. On June 17, 2011, Governor Rick Perry of the state of Texas vetoed a law that would ban texting … Read more
The Missouri Workers Compensation law provides relief from the financial strain of being unable to return to work from being injured by an occupational disease. If the case has resulted in the death of a worker, certain surviving persons may be entitled to benefits as well. What is an Occupational Disease? An occupational disease is … Read more
It important to remember that workplace safety needs to be everyone’s concern. Employees can improve their own safety by taking their time and paying attention to their surroundings. There is a large percentage of workers that are injured annually due to fall accidents. They make up a significant portion of workers compensation commissions. It is … Read more
Workers compensation is often not something you simply file for and receive. Many times you have to take an active role in getting access to your rights. There are many things you need to understand in the process. Throughout the State of Missouri there are eight offices for the Division of Workers Compensation. The main … Read more
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Missouri employers have the responsibility to ensure that their workplaces are safe for their employees. Unfortunately there continue to be many workplace-related injuries due to lack of training, experience, or supervision. OSHA offers prevention information and safety training for … Read more