While some school districts employ a bus monitor to supervise children, many public school systems rely on the driver alone to both transport and supervise kids on their way to and from school. Over the years, concerns have increased regarding behavior that goes...
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How to Handle Riding with a Reckless Driver
People do not like being criticized. And habits are hard to break. These two facts often stop people from speaking up when they are riding with a reckless driver.But your life is on the line. Driving or riding in a car is probably the most life-threatening thing you...
Missouri Ranks Dead Last in Safety
A new report released by the National Safety Council puts Missouri dead last in its "State of Safety" ranking, with an "F" grade. The rankings are based on safety regulations at home, at work, on the roadway, and in the community. Most of the reasons for Missouri's...
Opioid Epidemic and Medical Malpractice: Is There a Correlation?
When we think of drug addiction, we often picture illegal drugs like cocaine or heroin, but in recent years it has come to light just how many people become addicted to drugs that were once prescribed to them.In fact, in 2012, an estimated 2.1 million people in the...
In Medical Malpractice, What Is “Failure to Diagnose?”
On average, there are over 14,000 medical malpractice cases across the country each year.Missouri statute defines "medical malpractice" as a medical provider's failure to exercise the degree of skill and knowledge that is expected by a similar provider under similar...
What Can Go Wrong During Spinal Surgery?
When undergoing a drastic life event such as spinal surgery, you want to be assured that nothing will go wrong. However, any surgery is at risk of complications, and with spinal surgeries, those complications can be more serious than most. Let's take a look at the...
How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
You may not believe this, but...nothing.Let's say you're on the freeway and a big rig driver, who is on his cellphone, changes lanes without looking, crunching you between the median and his truck. You have to be rushed to the hospital by ambulance and require...
Wearing a Motorcycle Helmet Can Save Your Life
This month we're talking about some important ways you can stay safe, because-in case you missed it-June is National Safety Month!Throughout June, the National Safety Council and thousands of other organizations across the country are working to "Keep Each Other...
Regularly Inspect Your Vehicle to Make Sure It’s Safe
In case you missed it, June is the National Safety Council's National Safety Month. Throughout June, NSC and thousands of other organizations across the country are working to maintain their goal to "Keep Each Other Safe." This month focuses on reducing leading causes...
June Is National Safety Month
Each year in June, the National Safety Council, an organization that works to eliminate preventable deaths through leadership, research, education, and advocacy, holds National Safety Month.Throughout the month, the NSC and thousands of other organizations across the...
