by The Horn Law Firm | Oct 28, 2013 | Workers' Compensation
It’s no secret to any Missouri worker’s compensation lawyer that shift-based workers are at a high risk for accidents and injuries. In many cases, these workers are at a higher risk of having an accident while they are driving home after a long night...
by The Horn Law Firm | Oct 25, 2013 | Auto Accidents, Wrongful Death
Drugged driving or driving under the influence of narcotics may not receive as much attention as driving under the influence of alcohol, but contributes to thousands of accidents every year. New studies conducted by researchers at Columbia University finds that...
by The Horn Law Firm | Oct 16, 2013 | Auto Accidents
According to the federal administration, drowsy driving contributes to as many as 33% of all traffic accident fatalities in the United States. In spite of this fact, there is very little research into the causes of such accidents and strategies to prevent such risks....
by The Horn Law Firm | Sep 27, 2013 | Auto Accidents
Underage drinking is a major driver of teen-related auto accidents every year. New studies find that not only is underage drinking a huge problem in the population, but that many teenagers indulge in excessive drinking or binge drinking. Binge drinking may be defined...
by The Horn Law Firm | Sep 26, 2013 | Auto Accidents
According to a new analysis, the rates of teenage DUI or driving under the influence of alcohol have dropped since 2001. However, in a worrying trend, over the last three years, there has been a slight increase in the number of teenage motorists driving after smoking...