Jackson Missouri Legal Blog
Avoid these 3 potentially life-threatening ladder mistakes
Ladders are necessary equipment at many workplaces across the Show Me State. However, ladders can be extremely dangerous because they create such a significant fall risk. In 2017, more than 36,000 individuals lost their lives in falls. A fall from a ladder may make it...
Distracted driving and personal injury crashes
You see distracted drivers every day in Missouri. They are talking on their phones. They are texting. They are not paying full attention to the road. They are causing personal injury crashes. A recent study found Missouri has the weakest distracted driving laws in the...
Laws for filing a personal injury claim in Missouri
When the negligence of a person or business causes serious injuries, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit. This type of legal claim can cover your lost wages, medical expenses and other costs resulting from the injury. Before you move forward, make...
Two financial consequences of divorce to consider
Divorce does not just herald the beginning of a new chapter. For many separating couples, it also brings about an increase in financial awareness. In addition to deciding who gets the kids, dog and vacation property, you have to figure out how to finance a divorce...
What are the criteria for expungement?
Having a criminal record can put limitations on where you work, where you live and other aspects of your life. Having the opportunity to seal your record and get a clean slate is quite beneficial. Missouri does offer you the chance to expunge your criminal record. ...
Estate beneficiaries may file a lawsuit to remove a trustee
A bank established in Missouri has the authority to serve as a trustee to an estate and carry out the grantor's instructions for managing the assets held in its trust. When heirs allege that a trustee breached a duty of care by mismanaging assets, however, they may...
Correctional officers may develop PTSD at work
If you work at a correctional institution, you play a valuable role in society. After all, you work to ensure both the safety of the public and that of the inmates in your custody. Still, working in the prison system can take a tremendous toll on your mental health....
Gaps in health insurance coverage may lead to bankruptcy
A study conducted by researchers, including one from the University of Missouri Law School, revealed that a gap in health insurance coverage increases the risk of bankruptcy. Medical bills, health care expenses and other personal living costs have increased for many...
The most common situations that result in wrongful deaths
Accidents happen in Missouri, but some of them result in the death of your loved one. Survivors have the right to file a wrongful death suit to recover the financial loss suffered due to someone else’s negligence. Here are the most common situations that result in...
What is and is not required to adopt a child in Missouri
There is a great number of foster care children in Missouri in need of a stable and permanent home. For one reason or another, they are unable to return to their biological families. If you have ever thought about adopting a child, now may be a good time to take the...
