Posted by Jason L. Call
Every year, Missourians and other Midwesterners look forward to the annual county fair. Funnel cake stands, petting zoos, and biergartens (beer gardens) pop up from St. Louis to Kansas City, and everywhere in between. These celebrations of all things summer also bring with them collapsible mechanical rides and foldable attractions that are ideal for convenient …
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Tags: Amusement Parks, Carnival Rides, Fairs, Personal injuryPosted by Emily Fretwell
On July 19, 2018, a “Ride the Ducks” duck boat carrying 31 people capsized and sank at Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri. Seventeen people drowned, including children. The victims range in age from 1 to 70. Nine victims were members of the same family. Facts of the Case According to reports, a severe thunderstorm …
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Posted by Chip Gentry
Construction Site Injuries – Protecting You and Your Family after Suffering Serious Harm The construction industry is a dangerous profession where tens of thousands of serious injuries occur each and every year. Hazardous conditions and a fast paced environment with dozens of employees performing hundreds of jobs simultaneously naturally creates the risk for severe …
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Tags: Capital City High School, Construction, Injuries, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, Personal injury, rebar, Safety, U.S. Department of Labor