Many employees in Missouri know how distressing it can be to lose your job. Having to look for a new position while also dealing with lost wages and the sudden change of circumstances in the meantime can put a huge strain on you and your family. This can all be amplified if you were unfairly dismissed as you may also…
As most workers in Missouri are aware, you have a number of rights as an employee and you should be able to expect to have these respected. Sadly, all too many people throughout the state and indeed across the U.S. endure a breach of their employee rights every day at work. Some are underpaid, others suffer harassment or discrimination while…
At many Missouri intersections, only the cross traffic is required to stop. T-bone collisions occur for a variety of reasons at these intersections, but in most cases, a driver failed to obey a stop sign. Distracted driving, impairment and speed may be the most prevalent factors in these accidents, but none of these factors changes the fact that the drivers…
The cost of living in Missouri is not as low as many of the state’s residents might prefer. It can be hard to make ends meet, even if you are working long hours in a difficult job. Of course, this is made far harder if you are not being paid the wages you are owed or if the hourly rate…
As many employees in Missouri have learned the hard way, getting a job can be tough. No matter how diligent a worker you are or how well-suited you may be to a given position, there is still likely to be quite a lot of competition to face during the application process. To make things worse, there is a chance that…
The trucking industry must adhere to certain standards set by both state and federal governments. In fact, DOT statutes cover numerous causes of truck accidents. If you are involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer in Missouri, chances are that at least one of the statutes was violated. Many of the same traffic violations involved in accidents between passenger vehicles…
Experiencing unfair treatment at work is a horrible thing and one that can be extremely distressing. A hostile work environment can make your job very difficult and have a significant negative effect on your mood and your general well-being. Yet unlike some uncomfortable situations, it is often not as simple as just walking away. You still want to do your…
As most employees in Missouri know, upsetting your employers is rarely a good move. However, there are some circumstances where it simply cannot be avoided. For example, if you notice safety breaches, unfair treatment or illegal activity in your place of work, you should try to report it as soon as possible. Of course, you may be concerned that you…
A Missouri medical patient has the right to reasonably assume that doctors and nurses will conduct themselves according to the highest level of safety standards when treating him or her during a physical examination, surgery or other form of medical care. Doctor errors sometimes cause injury or illness for patients who depended on them for appropriate treatment. When medical staff…
Everyone deserves to be treated fairly in their place of work and, indeed, in their day-to-day lives. Sadly, as many residents of Missouri know, all too many people do not receive the respect and fair treatment they deserve. In particular, a large number of employees experience harassment or discrimination at the hands of their employers, colleagues or both. This is…