While each driving season in Missouri brings with it specific risks, driving in the summertime can be especially dangerous for many state residents. Why? Once school lets out for the season, many of the state’s teenage drivers appear on the roadways, and sharing...
Falls kill about 1,800 U.S. nursing home residents annually
Placing a loved one in a Missouri nursing home is almost always difficult, but the transition may prove easier if you have confidence in the level of care he or she will receive while a resident there. Unfortunately, though, nursing homes are often hotbeds for...
Summer break custody does not have to be stressful
Another school year is quickly drawing to an end. Your kids may have already had their field days and class trips, and now they are in the frustrating last days when the weather is warmer and they are stuck in a classroom. If you have custody concerns about the end of...
A closer look at drug court in Jackson County
As a Missouri resident who is currently struggling with drug addiction, you may find yourself facing criminal charges due to the actions you took while you were under the influence or in need of a fix. At , we understand that, in some...
Am I entitled to my ex’s Social Security retirement benefits?
Retirement is one of the things many people await with anticipation. After putting in decades of work, your senior years should be spent taking it easy and enjoying your family. However, some Missouri residents may dread the retirement age if they have no retirement...
Dogs deemed aggressive may have more rights, according to MO bill
It does not matter whether the dog is a chihuahua or a mastiff – being bitten can be frightening as well as harmful. However, there is more of a focus on larger breeds when it comes to legislation controlling dangerous dogs, since big dogs can cause much more...
Holding parents liable for a teen driver’s accidents
It is hard to see teen drivers take to the streets of Lee's Summit and not remember the excitement you felt when you were first learning to drive. Yet that excitement might also be mitigated by the knowledge that their inexperience can make teen drivers pose a greater...