Helpful Legal Tips
Unclaimed Property in Missouri
There is plenty of unclaimed property in the state of Missouri, in fact, more than $822 million dollars. One in ten Missourians has property just waiting to be claimed, with the and the average amount held by the state equaling $300.00. Unclaimed Property comes from financial institutions, insurance companies, public agencies, rural utilities and other…
Read MoreFlood Safety While Driving
Currently, many areas of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas are under flash flood warnings. Much of the area has received between 3-6 inches of rain since Saturday, December 26, 2105, and rain is still falling at the present time. Floods can occur anywhere there is a low-lying area near creeks, rivers or other ditches. Flooding…
Read MoreWhat to Expect When Consulting a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have been hurt due to someone’s negligence, you know that you can feel frustrated, angry and scared, in addition to feeling the actual pain of your injuries. In these moments, the services of an experienced personal injury lawyer can make a difference for you as you recover from the trauma of the event.…
Read MoreSummertime Safety for Teen Drivers
In late May, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, issued a new report which indicates that two out of three people hurt or killed in auto accidents involving teen drivers are people other than the driver. The AAA report indicates that auto accidents involving teen drivers claimed the lives of 2,927 people and injured 371,645…
Read More5 Tips to Protect Yourself From Hackers (and the St. Louis Cardinals)
The internet is certainly a convenience, and some would argue a necessity, in our society. We send email, pictures and transfer large amounts of other personal information at the push of a button. As a result, hackers are constantly looking for ways to illegally profit from your personal information. We hear more and more about…
Read More5 Safety Tips for the 100 Mile Yard Sale 2015
There is an old saying that “One man’s treasure is another man’s trash.” This will be proven in Southeast Missouri over the weekend as thousands shop the 100 Mile Yard Sale 2015 between Jackson, Missouri and Kennett, Missouri on Highway 25. While you may find a new treasure, you need to make sure to keep…
Read MoreSafe Travels in Winter Weather
UPDATED POST: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Butler County (and the entire SE Missouri region) beginning at 6 PM Sunday, February 15, 2015 through 6 PM Monday, February 16, 2015. 5-8 inches through the night with an additional 3 inches or so on Monday is projected. Some models show…
Read MoreMissouri Minimum Wage Increased
Effective January 1, 2015, the Missouri minimum wage increased to $7.65 per hour, which is a $.15 per hour increase from 2014. The Missouri minimum wage for tipped workers also increased to $3.83 per hour, which is a $.09 per hour increase. The increases occurred due to a 2006 state law which provides for an…
Read MoreFive Tips for Safe Use of Social Media During Divorce
Increasingly, evidence from Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, blogs and other social media has been used in family law cases. Social media is a frequent topic of discovery in divorce cases, often impacting child support, spousal maintenance and child custody issues. Sometimes, social media evidence is critically important; other times, it is just nonsense and a waste…
Read MoreFive Frequently Asked Questions About Truck Accidents
Here are five frequently asked questions about truck accidents: 1. What do you mean by a truck accident? Truck accidents refer to any accident involving a commercial truck or “semi”. A commercial truck is any vehicle weighing more than 10,000 pounds that is used in the transportation of goods or related business. These trucks typically…
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