Blog Posts in September, 2018

Do Drugged Drivers Cause More Car Accidents Than Drunk Drivers?

The most recent data available points to a startling fact: Drugged drivers are now more likely to be involved in a fatal car accident than drunk drivers. For a state like Missouri that has been hit so hard by the opioid crisis, news like this is important. However, there are also a lot of complicated details in the news that should not be overlooked. Study Shows Drugged Drivers More Dangerous Than ...

Suitcase Contents Impact Workers’ Compensation Coverage

A recent workers’ compensation case highlights how fact-intensive these claims can be. In this case, the particular issue was whether an employee was within the scope of her employment while she walked from the parking garage to her workstation. In the end, the result hinged on whether her wheeled suitcase was employment-related or not. Hospital Chemist Falls in Parking Lot The incident happened ...

Speed Limit to Increase on Section of Belt Highway

The Belt Highway in St. Joseph—one of the most dangerous stretches of road for car accidents in the area—is increasing the speed limit on one of its busiest sections. The increase will add uniformity to the speed limits on the road. It is also supposed to reduce confusion and is not expected to add to the number of car crashes. Speed Limit on Section of Belt Highway to Increase The Belt ...

The Fatal Four of Construction Accidents

Out of all of the lines of work in Missouri, construction is one of the most dangerous. Construction accidents happen all the time in the state, leading to injured employees and workers’ compensation claims. Unfortunately, many construction accidents prove to be fatal. So many of these accidents happen for the same reasons that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) labels them ...