Truck accidents can result from negligent hiring practices Truck driving companies have a duty to engage in responsible hiring practices when it comes to staffing their businesses with drivers. Missouri...
It is a tragic fact that companies sometimes choose to decrease costs at the expense of public safety. In an effort to lower their bottom line, they often cut corners...
The warm summer temperatures which give way to mild autumn weather are often a perfect time for bicycle enthusiasts to take to the roads in Missouri, Illinois and across the...
While we’ve discussed truck driver fatigue recently and what a danger this in for Missouri and Illinois residents, one item we haven’t talked about in-depth is falsified trucker logbooks. Trucker...
Propane explosions can occur without warning, leaving innocent Missouri and Illinois victims suffering serious burn injuries or dead. One such propane explosion at a vacation cottage in another state claimed...
Last month’s deadly truck accident involving comedian Tracy Morgan has focused a spotlight on the issue of truck driver fatigue and truck accidents. We’ve discussed that case previously, but it’s...
Train accidents can change Missouri and Illinois lives in an instant, often leading to serious injuries or — in the most severe cases — death. Innocent victims who are injured...
Many Missouri and Illinois residents get nervous when they have to travel via commercial airplane for business or pleasure. Ironically, however, the commercial airline industry is extremely safe, with the...
The following gas line ruptures all took place within the last month. In one utility company’s territory in another state, 43 cases of homeowners and builders hitting underground natural gas...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is a governmental agency tasked with increasing safety on the roadways across Missouri, Illinois and the rest of the United States. The NHTSA...