What Are Mansfield Bars and Are They Safe?

A serious car accident in Kansas City involving a tractor trailer shows why we need to continue to enforce safety regulations on the roadways, including requiring that trucks have Mansfield Bars. Car Rear-Ends Tractor Trailer The crash happened on the evening of April 5, 2021. The truck accident is still under investigation, so little is known about exactly what happened. However, it is clear that ...

Why are There Statutory Employers in Missouri?

Several months ago, we discussed statutory employees in the context of workers’ compensation law in Missouri. While this classification of worker is essential for ensuring that hurt workers get compensated for their onsite injuries, the reasons for having statutory employees is not readily apparent. Here are three reasons why Missouri recognizes statutory employees and why they are useful for the ...

What Do I Do After a Car Accident?

Every car accident , no matter how minor, is jarring. The shock can make drivers flustered and act differently than they would, normally. There are, however, certain steps that everyone should take in the immediate aftermath of a crash. 1. Check for Injuries The first thing to do is check everyone in your vehicle for injuries. If a passenger in your car is hurt, then their well-being becomes a ...

Obstacles in Proving an Occupational Disease

In a recent blog post about workers’ compensation law, we looked at what amounts to an occupational disease . Unfortunately, in Missouri, there are so many limitations and other obstacles that recovering compensation for a medical condition that came from the workplace is very difficult. No Coverage for “Ordinary Diseases of Life” One of the most important limitations for occupational diseases ...