One expectation that St. Louis metro area employees may have when they go to their jobs is a safe workplace. In fact, employers are required by federal law and industry regulations to minimize the risk of harm and death to workers. However, many of them do not.
Timeline for filing a workers’ comp claim
Missouri workers have the right to seek compensation for their medical bills and lost wages as the result of a job-related injury. However, following the proper timeline for filing a claim is imperative to receive the full amount owed.
University of Illinois wrestler killed in hit-and-run
Illinois is home to many fine public universities, including our own Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. To our northeast sits the state's biggest seat of higher education: the University of Illinois with its Champaign-Urbana campus.
Investigation ongoing into fatal St. Louis crash
A fatal chain reaction crash in St. Louis left one person dead and three injured, as the police try to figure out exactly what happened in the unfortunate incident. The crash occurred last week when a vehicle headed westbound on Reavis Barracks rear-ended a second vehicle. That second vehicle was pushed into oncoming traffic, leading to it getting struck by a third vehicle.
3 top injuries for hotel cleaners
As a hotel cleaner, you have an important job. Your occupation revolves around customer satisfaction, ensuring that their leisure time and disposable income are put to good use. People want a tidy place to stay while on vacation or business trips. Unfortunately, your job responsibilities can take a toll on you.
Research: drowsy driving causes 10 percent of all crashes
With interstates on three sides of Edwardsville, we know that highway crashes often result in severe injuries and, in far too many cases, fatalities. Experts say that the risks of motor vehicle collisions, injuries and deaths rise dramatically when drivers combine speed with distractions or impairment.
Truck accidents happen for many different reasons
In many cases when a truck accident occurs, the truck driver is deemed to be at fault. Additionally, it is common for people who hear about truck accidents to immediately think this without knowing the facts. To some degree, this is warranted given the reputation that the truck industry has and their penchant for pushing drivers to meet deadlines at any cost.
