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In 2009, House Bill 600 was passed prohibiting texting while driving – but it ridiculously applied only to drivers 21 and younger. The rest of Missouri drivers were given the option to lawfully drive while distracted by sending or reading a text.
31 states have laws banning all drivers from sending text messages behind the wheel. An additional nine states have laws that limit texting while driving based on the driver’s age or license status. However, Missouri’s age limit of … Continue Reading >
I am sure that we are all thinking about our neighbors in need after the Good Friday tornadoes devastated the Highway 70/270 corridor, Berkeley, Ferguson, Maryland Heights and Bridgeton. Our Lambert airport was severely damaged as well. I am so grateful that no serious injuries were reported. I am even more proud that my St. Louis Community has stepped up to the plate to help our neighbors in need. If you were a victim of this storm, either suffering personal … Continue Reading >
In Missouri, when a married person is seriously injured their spouse may have a claim for loss of consortium (con-sor-she-um) for the spouse’s permanent inability or temporary inability during his rehabilitation to provide household services, companionship, care, affection and loss of marital sexual relations. However, an unmarried cohabitants and gay partners are not afforded the same rights in Missouri.
In a few other U.S. states, the laws are evolving to hold that an unmarried cohabitant may state a cause of … Continue Reading >
I am personally a member of the St. Louis, Missouri gay lesbian community. I know first-hand that it can be difficult for Illinois and Missouri couples with children to feel welcomed at family events in St. Louis. I know I personally worry about what my daughters’ classmates will say about their parents. I worry that our lifestyle, although not controllable, will affect my children later in life. But for now, I can only focus on what keeps them healthy and … Continue Reading >
Recently, the U.S. FDA issued a safety alert warning consumers of the risks associated with longterm use of IVC (interior vena cava (IVC) filters. Individuals with IVC filters are usually those who suffer from DVT (deep vein thrombosis), trauma victims, pulmonary embolism, those with a history of blood clots in legs, or others who have issues with mobility. Bard Peripheral Vascular has manufactured an IVF filter with an extremely high failure rate. Specifically, the “Recovery Filter” has a 25% failure … Continue Reading >
According to a recent report from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), current data reveals that the drug Topamax (topiramate) has been linked to an increased risk of cleft palate/lip and spina bifida in children born to women taking the drug. The birth defect spina bifida is a condition where the baby’s spinal cord is not completely closed. The birth defect cleft lip and palate or “oral cleft” is a birth defect where the baby’s top lip or palate does … Continue Reading >
In December 2009, a Missouri Highway Patrol trooper was killed when he was struck by an out of control vehicle while working in Eureka, Missouri. An honored officer, the trooper was a gay man and had been with his male partner for 15 years. This tragic story was made even worse by the fact that the State of Missouri refused to provide the fallen officer’s life partner with any benefits. In fact, the state issued a public statement that the … Continue Reading >
It’s here! Injury Attorney K. Lindsay Rakers has written and published The Missouri Accident Guide – Don’t Wreck Your Car Crash Case. She wrote the book to help guide accident and car crash victims down the right path following a Missouri crash. The book helps explain the legal process following a car accident, truck crash, Missouri tractor trailer accident, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident, or bicycle accident. If you are interested in receiving a copy of this FREE book, go to … Continue Reading >
Thankfully, the weather has started to turn mild (we St. Louisans know this can change on a dime!). It’s so refreshing to get outdoors, but if we don’t take the time to inspect our property, vehicles, bicycles and recreational equipment, we may inadvertently expose ourselves to hazards that have occurred during the winter.
Have your tires inspected for the correct air pressure. Not only will you save gas, but you can safeguard yourself from expensive tire damage and blowouts that … Continue Reading >
In a tragic car crash this month, a 24-year old girl from Gravois Mills, Missouri was killed when she traveled off the roadway and struck several trees – she was not wearing her seat belt. Her passenger suffered serious injuries, but he was wearing his seat belt.
The same weekend, a Westphalia woman ran off the road when she overcorrected and causing her car to crash and overturn. Her passenger was killed – he was not wearing a seat belt. … Continue Reading >
