Motorcycles are frequently seen on the Missouri roadways. People who enjoy the freedom and excitement that accompanies riding a motorcycle take part in the activity year-round. It is especially prevalent during the warmer months. With society slowly returning to...
In addition to drowning, pools pose illness and injury risks
Jumping into a swimming pool on a hot summer day is one of life’s greatest pleasures and a fun way to beat the heat. Children typically enjoy visiting one of Kansas City, Missouri’s many public pools. It is also an efficient way for parents to watch over their kids in...
Is your loved one in danger of “eloping” from a care facility?
When you first heard the term “elopement” regarding nursing homes and other elder care facilities, you might have thought it referred to two residents finding love and running off to get married. In reality, it’s something much less joyful – and potentially very...
Contaminated food can cause consumer harm
Busy families are often thinking about how to manage work and school schedules in addition to responsibilities like grocery shopping and getting dinner on the table quickly in the evening. Preparing a family meal is a normal, daily activity and not one that most...
Slip-and-fall incidents can lead to serious injuries
Some Missouri residents have probably heard of so-called “slip-and-fall” incidents and think they are usually fairly minor. However, that oftentimes is not the case, as these types of incidents can, in fact, lead to serious injuries. When such situations occur,...
Nursing homes with poor infection track record exposed by COVID-19
In many states, the COVID-19 pandemic has hit nursing homes especially hard. Residents, who often have conditions that make them susceptible to the disease, are living in tight quarters. When the coronavirus enters a long-term care facility, it can quickly spread...
Why you need uninsured and underinsured coverage
In a perfect world, no one would need to have uninsured and underinsured coverage, as everyone would have their insurance. When people got in a car accident, there would be no fear that everyone would have the coverage they need to recover. Unfortunately, this is not...
Toy firearms again on watchdog’s “Worst Toys” list
A group called World Against Toys Causing Harm recently released its annual list of toys that, at least from the standpoint of safety, the organization considers among the worst on the market this holiday season. Yet again, more than one toy firearm made 2019's list....
Common causes of boating accidents
Consumption of alcohol is, unfortunately, one common reason that Missouri residents get into boating accidents. This is not surprising since alcohol diminishes a boater's physical skills and the ability to make quick, rational decisions. The end result of drunk...
Missouri boating accidents kills one, alcohol suspected cause
According to recent reports, a man now faces misdemeanor boating while intoxicated charges after a deadly accident at the Lake of the Ozarks, a popular summer recreation sport in central Missouri. The accident happened earlier this summer and involved a collision...
