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Sometimes it takes Missouri law enforcement officials longer to determine the factors behind a deadly crash because the driver believed responsible does not survive. Head-on collisions on highways are often extremely violent impacts due to the speeds at which both vehicles are traveling. It is not unusual for one or more people to die in these accidents, including the wrong-way…
Sexual harassment is a difficult problem to tackle because it involves complex human interactions that are difficult to break down and analyze after the fact. There are numerous factors that contribute to male and female interactions. As discussed in a prior article, there are several myths surrounding sexual harassment. This article will round out that list. Women “ask” to be sexually harassed based…
Spring is in the air, but cold snaps and harsh weather remains a real possibility. The CDC released some tips for working safely out in the elements. As discussed in a prior article, cold weather illnesses can sneak up on you. Vigilance and adherence to safety procedures are the key to ensuring that you and your co-workers don’t suffer permanent damage.…
When a family loses a loved one to the negligence of another driver in a T-bone collision, they might hope that the criminal justice system will provide some closure. However, criminal cases against drivers believed to have caused T-bone collisions do not always proceed as families, victims and Missouri prosecutors predict. If the court determines that a driver’s actions do…
Jobs serve as outside validation of self-worth. You are valued by your salary, wage, tips and bonuses. So, understandably, people tend to entwine their identities with their jobs. This is good because it motivates people to work harder but it is also bad because if you lose your job, it can be really traumatic. But you don’t have time to…
Frostbite is the second most common cold-based injury. As discussed in a prior article, winter brings with it a whole host of new and unexpected injuries. In addition to the increased risk of crashing your vehicle or getting a concussion slipping on some black ice, you also must contend with the elements. The human body can generate its own heat.…
Most of the men and women who put themselves in harms way to protect the United States do so with distinction. Surviving combat is about being able to come home to their families and enjoy the freedoms for which they fought. Few of them believe that their lives are just as much at risk on Missouri’s roadways. This could be…
Losing a job is hard for everyone. The blow to your ego shakes your confidence then dread for the future sets in as you wonder how you will support yourself and your family. This turmoil is expected and but you cannot let it consume you. Losing a job is terrible, but it does not have to be the be-all and…
Everyone falls on hard times at some point. Some people are fortunate to have friends and family to support them and others are grateful for government support. One of these support programs is unemployment insurance. Most employers must pay into the unemployment insurance fund. This is what allows workers to get temporary benefits while they search for new a job.…
You are entitled to a generally safe work environment, as enshrined by OSHA and other similar laws. This means that your employer must take reasonable steps to ensure your safety and to address danger areas. Usually this means providing safety goggles and putting up warning signs. But, during the winter this can become more involved. Working outside in the winter…