Importance Of Seat Belts And Safety Seats Gets National Attention
June 5th, 2012 | Auto accident
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that approximately 30 percent of all fatal accidents involve a person who wasn’t wearing a seat belt. Read More
New Technology Designed To Battle PTSD In Soldiers And First Responders
May 29th, 2012 | Personal injury
A large number of soldiers are coming back from their tours of duty with deep psychological and mental scars. These injuries, known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), affect roughly one-third of all enlisted troops who have seen combat over the past decade. Read More
Cardiovascular Risks Added To The Dangers Of Chantix
May 22nd, 2012 | Drug injury
In addition to the risks of aggressive behavior and suicidal thoughts when taking the smoking cessation drug, Chantix, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also stated that the medication could lead to cardiovascular complications. Read More
GM Worker Injured When Car Battery Explodes During Testing
May 8th, 2012 | Personal injury
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that several General Motors employees were injured at a research center when a lithium-ion battery exploded. Read More
Missouri Woman Charged In Connection With Fatal Accident
April 24th, 2012 | Drunk driving
University City Police have concluded their investigation into an accident that killed a 19-year-old man in February and have charged the driver responsible for his death. Read More
St. Louis Tow Truck Driver Killed In I-70 Hit-And-Run Accident
April 17th, 2012 | Wrongful death
A tow truck driver in St. Louis, Missouri, was killed in a hit-and-run accident earlier this week. Read More
Study Finds Nursing Home Drug Errors Often Caused By Miscommunication
April 10th, 2012 | Drug injury
A recent study in the Journal of Gerontological Nursing says that researchers at the University of Missouri discovered that drug errors in nursing homes are likely to occur because of miscommunications among staff. Read More
Driver's Hand Position Could Be Dangerous In Accident
April 3rd, 2012 | Auto accident
Many people are taught to hold the steering wheel of a car at the 10 and 2 o’clock positions, but new research shows that holding the wheel like this could be dangerous and lead to injuries. Read More
Fatigued Driving Associated With High Number Of Car Crashes
March 27th, 2012 | Auto accident
Recent studies by the National Sleep Foundation suggest that driving while fatigued is as dangerous as driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Read More
Fatal Missouri Crash Highlights The Importance Of Wearing Seat Belts
March 20th, 2012 | Auto accident
Two people were killed and four were injured in a tragic car accident that occurred in eastern Missouri Friday afternoon. Read More