There is a great deal of controversy surrounding a certain highway guardrail system that has been used on a great number of highways across Missouri, Illinois, and the rest of the country. Many people allege that these are dangerous highway Read More
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25 families in another state evacuated after fracking gas leak
Many people across the country, including in the surrounding Missouri and Illinois communities, view the risks associated with the hydraulic fracturing industry with understandable nervousness. Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking as it is often called, Read More
FMCSA considers inadequate insurance coverage for truck accidents
Considering the sheer force that an accident with a commercial truck causes, it is no wonder that the injuries and property damage caused by such collisions can be significant. Truck accidents between vehicles of a similar size and weight can be bad Read More
Anniversary of fiery natural gas pipeline explosion in Missouri
It’s been just over a year since a significant natural gas pipeline explosion rocked the small Missouri town of Houstonia. The natural gas pipeline explosion sent a huge fireball bursting into the sky, with some reporting it as a 300-foot wide “ball Read More
More Missouri communities pass distracted driving laws
Distracted driving is something many Missouri and Illinois drivers engage in without really thinking about the consequences to others; but those repercussions can be dire. A car accident caused by distracted driving can be significant, but seems Read More
Underground storage tanks, leaking gas and oil tanks pose dangers
Underground storage tanks are an unseen danger that can pollute the ground in Missouri, Illinois, and throughout the rest of the country, with many being none the wiser. Leaking gas and oil tanks also pose a risk for explosions or fires considering Read More
Alleged intoxicated truck driver reportedly kills 1 in truck accident
Considering the extreme size of tractor-trailers, a truck accident with smaller vehicles can lead to catastrophic injuries for Missouri and Illinois residents. A deadly truck accident can seem even more tragic when it appears to be caused by a Read More
Propane explosion leads to worker burn injuries in Illinois
Work injuries caused by falls or construction accidents can be difficult enough for injured employees to endure, but injuries caused by fires or explosions can be particularly painful. Burn injuries suffered in propane explosions can leave an injured Read More
Distracted drivers, cell phone use can cause car crash injuries
As cell phone usage and car accidents caused by distracted driving increase across the nation, police officers are seeking new methods for detecting those who are breaking laws governing talking or texting while driving. As many Missouri and Illinois Read More
U.S. Postal Mack truck tractor-trailer accident kills Missouri boy
Few Missouri or Illinois parents expect that something as simple as a Saturday morning drive will result in not only injury to three of their children, but death to one as well. Unfortunately, this recently proved the case for a family in Kansas City Read More
Illinois debates controversy of fracking and possible fracking explosions
A great deal of controversy surrounds the process of hydraulic fracturing, more commonly known as fracking. Most of the controversy surrounds environmental concerns over potential groundwater and soil contamination. However, as many Missouri and Read More
Driver distraction from smartphone systems can cause fatal car accidents
Technology often enhances the lives of Missouri and Illinois residents in exciting ways, leading to advances in medicine and entertainment that improves their qualities of lives. Tragically, however, improved technology can also put those lives at Read More
Flash fire and explosion in Roxana, Illinois injuries two workers
A workplace accident can severely injure or kill employees, even those who are following all applicable safety regulations while performing their duties. Those Missouri and Illinois residents who work around fuel tanks are often at greater risk than Read More
Mars rover technology could detect natural gas leaks on Earth
As too many gas explosion victims know, if natural gas leaks are not detected soon enough, the results can be catastrophic. Those who survive natural gas explosions and fires are usually left with horrific burn injuries which cause them significant Read More
Truck driver claims falsified truck driver logs due to company pressure
Falsified truck driver logs have been a problem in the commercial truck driving industry for decades. Truck drivers are often coerced by their employers or customers into driving longer hours than allowed by federal law. Some claim they are even Read More
Natural gas leaks seem to be increasing across the country
Natural gas leaks happen more than many Missouri and Illinois residents might realize, and they can have devastating consequences. The national rate of natural gas leaks hovers around 35.2 leaks per every 1,000 miles of natural gas mains. One major Read More
Truck driver distraction could be behind recent fatal truck accident
Driver distraction is a huge issue across the country, as many Missouri and Illinois residents unfortunately know from firsthand experience. This issue can be far more dangerous when it involves truck driver distraction. Semi-trucks and the trailers Read More
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