What’s the Average Truck Accident Settlement in Missouri?

Around 15,000 crashes on Missouri roads and highways each year involve a commercial vehicle, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. These crashes are so tragically commonplace that TruckInfo.net estimates one-third of all long-haul truckers will be involved in a serious accident at some point in their career. In 2022, serious truck accidents claimed the …

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Missouri Recording Laws

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We live in an age when cameras and recorders are everywhere. If you’re carrying a smartphone, you have one in your pocket right now. Missouri lawmakers have tried to balance that readily available technology with the right to privacy by restricting the legal use of recording devices. Here’s what you need to know about when …

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Missouri Marijuana Laws

Missouri’s Amendment 3 legalized recreational marijuana making it legal for adults 21 and older to purchase and use marijuana and enhancing medical marijuana laws and regulations. The change in how marijuana is regulated in Missouri has affected current laws, employment requirements, criminal records, medicinal use and more. Amendment 3 in Missouri Adult-use cannabis sales began …

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Missouri Boating Laws

Missouri has some of the most scenic lake country in the entire planet.  We all know from watching the hit Netflix series Ozarks that the Lake of the Ozarks with over 1,100 miles of shore line has more water front than the entire state of California!  Whether you are planning on spending time in Party …

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Missouri Alcohol Laws

Consuming beer, wine, and liquor can be an enjoyable social activity, but it comes with a set of requirements and responsibilities. Missouri has an entire state agency dedicated to the enforcement of laws that dictate how alcohol is sold, distributed, marketed and consumed.  To avoid prosecution and keep yourself and others safe, it’s important to …

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Missouri Motorcycle Laws

While motorcycles are relatively inexpensive, convenient, and entertaining mode of transportation, they can result in a serious injury or death if used improperly. If you’re operating a motorcycle, it’s critical to follow all local, state, and federal laws as well as common sense safety precautions. Use our guide from attorney Gonzalo Fernandez to understand Missouri …

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Missouri Abandoned Property Laws

When a tenant vacates a rental property, the landlord may find personal property left behind in the unit — despite instructions to leave it empty. This leaves landlords in a difficult position, wondering if they should dispose of these items or notify the tenant. During these situations, it’s important to understand and follow local and …

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A Comprehensive Guide to Mask Mandates in Missouri

*updated March 7, 2022*  UPDATE: With COVID cases significantly declining, all cities and counties in Missouri have allowed their mask mandates to expire. Some schools and businesses may still require masks. Ordinances could be reissued if cases increase in the future. The coronavirus global pandemic has transformed the way we live our lives, making social …

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The Curious Case of the Exploding Hand Sanitizer Bottle

COVID-19 has provided us with an endless source of new anxieties and things to worry about: Crowds, indoor spaces, touching door handles, sharing guacamole, elevator buttons, and of course, the sound of coughing. Allow me to add one more item to your list:  Hand Sanitizer. What Dangers Do I Need to Know About? Hand sanitizers …

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