Why Missouri is near the bottom of a recent nursing home ranking
A recent report published by U.S. News & World Report ranks Missouri near the bottom of all states in its rankings of nursing home quality throughout the country. It is ranked 47th. Neighbors in...
View ArticleHow to avoid being the innocent victim of a rear-end collision
Most rear-end collisions are caused by drivers following too closely behind the vehicle in front of them and by drivers making sudden stops. Oftentimes, it’s a combination of the two. A driver is...
View ArticleCompanies can predict many parking lot crimes
Businesses generally have an obligation to maintain safe premises. Not only do they need to keep facilities clean and safe to enter, but they may also need to address the possibility of criminal...
View ArticleFall risk assessments are critical for nursing home patients
Nursing home residents move into facilities because they need assistance with daily life activities. Each resident has their own specific needs that must be met by staff members. Those are clearly...
View ArticleCar accidents can lead to serious eye injuries
Car accidents can cause devastating injuries, including damage to the eyes. Eye injuries are often overlooked at first, but can have lasting effects on a person’s vision and quality of life. If...
View ArticleBedsores can signal significant negligence in nursing homes
Nursing home residents sometimes have mobility challenges that require them to rely on the assistance of the facility employees. For some, the needs can be so significant that someone has to be...
View ArticleDistracted drivers kill dozens in Missouri every year
Many people spend an hour or more on the road every day. They have to commute to and from work. They may need to take their children to school and pick them back up in the afternoon. The more time that...
View ArticleWhy are there still wrong-way drivers?
When you drive on the interstate, it becomes very clear that there shouldn’t be any wrong-way drivers. Traffic never crosses paths or shares the same road. As you drive up or down a ramp, you’ll see...
View ArticleCar accident injuries that can limit mobility
A serious car accident can cause injuries that affect a person’s ability to move for months or even years. Some injuries are so severe that they result in permanent mobility loss. These effects can...
View ArticleCan property owners be held liable for inadequate security?
When you visit a business or an apartment complex, you expect to be safe. But what happens when you’re assaulted or robbed on the property? Can the owner be held responsible for not doing more to...
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