Blog Posts in 2015

Fake Identification Laws in Different States

Spring break is a week unlike any other where students from colleges everywhere travel to their desired destination. For many, this is the first time going on a vacation without parental authority. Minors sometimes believe it is a good idea to bring with them a false identification card. Fake ID rules differ among states. It is vital to know the laws pertaining to fake IDs of wherever it is you ...

Did You Know? Some Facts On Brain Injuries

Did you know that every 18 seconds someone sustains a brain injury? More than 50,000 people die each year in the U.S. alone as a result of a brain injury and over 1.3 million individuals are treated and released. The Brain Injury Association of America defines a traumatic brain injury as an alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology caused by an external force. A traumatic ...

March Is Brain Injury Awareness Month | Missouri Injury Lawyers

Lately, we have been hearing more about brain injuries in connection with lawsuits involving former and current NFL payers. The ensuing debate has made many of us reconsider our activity choices for our children. The result has been an increased scrutiny of the potential sources for such injuries and the manner in which we respond to possible injuries, to include further measures to protect ...

DID YOU KNOW? Some Statistics on Seatbelt Usage

Did you know that 1 in 3 people in Missouri will be injured in a motor vehicle accident if they are not wearing a seat belt, while only 1 in 8 people will be injured in a motor vehicle accident if they are wearing a seat belt? Did you know that 70 percent of people who die in Missouri traffic crashes are not wearing a safety belt. Similar percentages may be applied when considering life-long ...