Stories of horrific motorcoach and bus crashes hit the headlines with alarming frequency, often resulting in serious injuries or even fatalities for innocent passengers and other vehicle occupants as well. Missouri and Illinois residents who have Read More
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Industrial accidents such as industrial explosions and fires change lives
Workplace laws require companies to comply with safety regulations intended to keep workers as safe as possible when on the job. Unfortunately, industrial accidents are still a reality in the workplace. In many cases, industrial explosions and fires Read More
Inadequate truck driver training can cause serious semi accidents
Most of us might expect commercial truck drivers to be required to go through extensive training before being allowed to operate large vehicles on Missouri and Illinois roads. The reality, however, is that federal standards when it comes to truck Read More
Alleged GM defective parts could pose explosion or fire risk
Driving on Missouri and Illinois roads can be nerve-wracking for conscientious drivers who take safety rules seriously. Factoring in the unknowns of road conditions and other drivers can make driving an even more anxiety-producing prospect. Few of Read More
Investigators find alleged leak in gas pipeline explosion and fire
A gas pipeline explosion can forever change the life of Missouri and Illinois residents in a single moment. We posted last month about one such deadly gas pipeline explosion which occurred in a major Northeastern city. Eight people lost their lives Read More
Tracy Morgan truck accident shows importance of truck driver safety
Truck driver safety has been hotly debated over the past several decades, with many advocates in Missouri, Illinois and throughout the country pushing for increased regulations to protect the public and truck drivers alike. Unfortunately, it often Read More
Gas pipeline explosion and fire leads to $1.4B fine against utility company
Missouri and Illinois residents who have been affected by gas pipeline explosions and fires know just how devastating such incidents can be. Last week, we briefly mentioned the 2010 gas pipeline explosion in another state which devastated an entire Read More
NHTSA rolls out search tool for vehicles subject to product recalls
Safety defects in consumer products can lead to tragic, life-altering accidents for Missouri and Illinois residents, especially when they exist in motor vehicles. Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it Read More
Fracking gathering lines mostly unregulated, at risk of pipeline explosions
We’ve discussed the dangers of pipeline explosions in the past, but there is a growing risk to rural Americans with which many Missouri and Illinois residents may be unfamiliar. As the prevalence of “fracking” -- which refers to harvesting oil and Read More
Missouri commercial truck drivers negligent in truck accidents?
All motorists on highways across Missouri, Illinois and the rest of the United States have a duty to exercise reasonable care when operating their motor vehicles. This duty is especially critical for commercial truck drivers; who not only drive far Read More
Officials investigate gas company in wake of deadly gas pipeline explosion
Readers who have visited other areas of our website may be familiar with the deadly explosion which occurred in another state back in March regarding the liability of gas companies when it comes to gas pipeline explosions and fires. That catastrophic Read More
Truck accident between bus, FedEx tractor-trailer injures 2
Traffic accidents can be difficult enough for Missouri and Illinois residents to deal with, but collisions with much larger vehicles like buses or semi-trucks can be even more catastrophic for victims. The extreme size of buses and tractor-trailers, Read More
Firefighter safety doesn’t always prevent injuries in fires or explosions
Understandably, firefighters number among those individuals who are most at risk to be injured or even die in a fire. Firefighters in Missouri, Illinois and the rest of the nation put their lives on the line each time they rush into a fire or onto Read More
Parents can be critical in preventing distracted driving of teen drivers
Distracted driving is often widely reported in the media these days, and can result in tragic accidents seriously injuring or even killing Missouri and Illinois residents. Driving while texting or talking on a cell phone can particularly be a Read More
Victims of propane explosions and fires can take legal action
Many Missouri and Illinois residents report to their jobs every day, intellectually aware of the fact serious work accidents could occur but never expecting to face such a situation in reality. This is especially true when the work accident in Read More
Truck accidents can result from negligent hiring practices
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 and Illinois residents should never have to Read More
Utility company gas explosions take too many innocent lives
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 or ignore federal safety regulations in a manner that leads to innocent victims Read More
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