Distracted driving is responsible for thousands of preventable deaths every year and tens of thousands of less severe motor vehicle collisions. Even though people know that car crashes are a constant concern on the road, they often struggle to keep their focus on the...
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Electrolux recalls gas cooktops for gas leak and fire risks
There is nothing quite like the comfort of home. But it is not without its hazards. Aside from improper usage of items around the house, products can also malfunction. Without proper precaution and supervision, events can quickly turn sideways. Cooking, for example,...
Complications that follow a tailbone injury after childbirth
In some cases, childbirth can result in pain and discomfort related to a tailbone injury. This injury can lead to more issues that doctors must address promptly to prevent more serious consequences. For mothers already struggling with the challenges of childbirth,...
Will you be liable if you’re the middle car in a chain-reaction crash?
It only takes one driver’s unsafe road behavior to trigger a series of unfortunate car collisions. If it so happens that you are the middle car in a tragic accident involving more than two cars, you might be wondering if you also played a role in making matters worse....
2 reasons a driver may try to avoid filing a crash report
How people handle the immediate fallout of a car crash can have a major impact on their options for years to come. Missouri requires that drivers carry insurance and report the collisions that they experience if they result in expensive property damage or injury to...
What can cause medication errors?
It is typical to receive prescriptions and take medication to alleviate various illnesses or symptoms. However, following the doctor's orders could have grave repercussions if medication errors occur. These preventable mistakes affect a minimum of 1.5 million patients...
Popular salsa dip recalled over mislabeled allergen information
A good salsa elevates the flavor of any chip that’s dipped in it. Although most people associate salsa with tomato-based pico de gallo, there are also salsas made from other ingredients, such as tomatillos and chili peppers. But like any foodstuff composed of...
What causes an aneurysm misdiagnosis?
Brain aneurysms could be fatal. They happen when a portion of the artery bulges and becomes weak. If left untreated, the swollen area could rupture and lead to a stroke. This severe condition could easily result in high-risk situations. However, they are prone to...
The Fourth of July and the risk of personal injury
Independence Day is a day we most ardently look forward to as we await the sounds and splendor of fireworks. Kansas City celebrates this event through a full weekend affair. People gather around the lawn of the National WWI Museum and Memorial on July 2nd for the...
2 ways semi-truck crashes differ from other Missouri wrecks
Car crashes in Missouri vary from minor fender-benders that only cause cosmetic damage to fatal collisions. Vehicles of all shapes and sizes can play a role in collisions of all degrees of severity. However, wrecks involving large semi-trucks are often among the worst...