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As careful as you are with using car seats and driving defensively when your son or daughter is in the vehicle, there is still a chance your child can get caught in a car accident. Seeing your young child get hurt in a crash is every St. Louis parent’s nightmare.The vast majority of collisions...

Trauma to your neck or back is a common work-related injury. Back injuries occur in many ways, including slips and falls, lifting heavy materials, standing or bending for extended periods of time or through repetitive motions that strain your muscles and joints.Injuries to your neck and back can be severe and significantly impact your...

Concussions can cause serious, long-term damage, even when it seems like you recover quickly from a head impact. In fact, a concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI.Review the symptoms and potential complications of a concussion that occurs in a car accident.Concussion symptomsMany people do not get the necessary medical care...

If you recently sustained injuries as a result of your work, you probably have the right to apply for workers’ compensation benefits but may fear retaliation from your employer. Missouri law bans reprisal against employees for filing workers’ compensation claims. It may be difficult to distinguish retribution from normal managerial behavior, but there are...

A car accident can happen in an instant. You could be slowing down to stop for a red light and realize the driver behind you isn’t stopping. Or you could be exiting off a freeway ramp when a speeding car side swipes into your car as it tries to pass you. In a second,...

Throughout Missouri, the state’s medical industry depends on hard-working nurses. If you’re a nurse, it’s no secret that this job involves being on your feet for long periods. Considering that, many people working in this profession suffer from a condition known as plantar fasciitis. Here’s a closer look at this condition and why so...