Missouri Injury Lawyers Blog

Sheyenna Sigler, 18, of Lewistown, MO was transported by Air Evac to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois for serious injury from a one vehicle accident where she died the next morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B, the accident took place at 7:50PM on November 28th, on Route H, 1 mile North of Lewistown. Mont Corbin, 18, of Labelle, MO was driving a 1997 Ford, Sigler the occupant, when he failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the left side of the roadway and overturned.
The scent was investigated by Trooper Harrison and assisted by Lewis County Sheriff's Office, Knox County EMS, Lewis County EMS and Fire and Rescue.

A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that patients were commonly harmed in a group of 10 North Carolina hospitals. In the five years the study ran, from 2002 to 2007, the number of incidents never decreased. The most common problems were infections aquired while in the hospital, and drug and procedure complications. Many of the incidents evaluated during the study were preventable, such as severe bleeding in an operation, trouble breathing after a procedure was performed incorrectly, and obstetric delivery devices causing unnecessary tissue damage to women during labor.

To read more about rising concerns over patient safety, visit the New York Times article, "Study Finds No Progress in Safety at Hospitals."

Bassettbaby has recalled approximately 90,000 cribs with drop-sides citing safety hazards that include suffocation, entrapment and falling out of the crib. For more information about this recall, visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission press release here.

Stevie Burk, 52, of Nixa, MO and Bobby Burk, 73, of Springfield, MO were both trasported to Phelps County Regional Medical Center by Pulaski County Ambulace District for treatment of injuries that were sustained in an accident on I- 44, 5 miles east of St. Robert at 10:55PM on November 9th. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occured as Daniel Shafer, 44, of Coloma, MI was operating a 2007 International Eagle when he began to slide and struck the rear of the 2000 Ford F- 450 driven by Stevie Burk. Burk's vehicle then traveled off the right side of the roadway and down an embankment. Shafer's vehicle came to rest in the roadway when it became disabled. The crash was investigated by Trooper Chase Stallcup.

Eric McClaflin, 27, of Waynesville, MO and Janel McClaflin, 25, of Windsor, MO were both transported by Windsor EMS to Golden Valley Hospital for treatment to moderate injuries that were incurred in an accident that occured on November 12 at 2:05PM on MO 2 just west of NE 1031 road. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A, the accident occured as Hilda Ficken, 86, of Leeton, MO was eastbound in a 1998 Dodge, and attempted to make a left turn and pulled into the path of the 2004 Toyota driven by Janel McClaflin.

Ficken was also transported by Windsor EMS to Golden Valley Hospital for treatment to moderate injuries. The accident was investigated by Corporal Toal and was assisted by the Henry County Deputies.

Matthew McCabe, 18, of Quincy, IL was transported by Randolph County Ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia, MO on November 5th.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B, the accident occured around 12:45PM on US 63 at Clark, MO when Mike Pate, 71, of Columbia, MO was driving a 2008 Chevrolet and failed to yeild to a 1998 Pontiac driven by McCabe.

Pate was airlifted by Staff for Life to University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The accident was investigated by Corporal Mattingly. He was assisted by Sergeant Riley, the Randolph County Sheriff's Department and the Randolph County Rural Fire Department.

There are many things that you can do to help avoid an accident, such as staying focused on the road ahead of you and other drivers around you, and watching for approaching emergency vehicles. To learn about things you can do to be a safe driver, visit this article identifying five ways you can help yourself.

Mixing caffeinated beverages and alcohol together is not a new idea. Drinking soda with rum or whiskey has long been a favorite of many. In more recent years, with the introduction of highly caffeinated canned energy drinks and new trend has begun that is more dangerous than most people realize.

It is now very popular to mix a cocktail containing both alcohol and a canned energy drink. Especially popular with young adults who can be prone to drinking excessively, these high energy cocktails can be extremely dangerous. The human body has a response that is designed to naturally prevent you from consuming deadly amounts of alcohol--sleepiness. The more you drink the more tired and relaxed you become. High energy cocktails trick your body into ignoring this natural response. The caffeine keeps you energized, all while you're consuming more and more alcohol and you never realize how intoxicated you've become.

The New York Times recently did a news piece reporting on various colleges and communities around the country where complaints of alcohol poisoning and even death have been reported after use of these types of drinks.

There is an even greater danger presented by some newer products on the market where malt liquor and high energy drinks are being sold in the same can. "Four Loko" is just one of the name brands of these dangerous beverages. Senator Charles Schumer of New York is calling for a ban on the sale of caffeinated alcoholic drinks after reports of a 17 year old girl died after drinking Four Loko. For more on that news story, visit the Wall Street Journal report here.

Last week, John Deere announced that it is recalling approximately 6,500 EZtrak Zero Turn lawnmowers sold between February 2009 and September 2010. A bolt on the foot lift can catch and cause the steering level to become stuck in the forward position, potentially causing injury. For more information, visit the news story by United Press.

Tomorrow is the time to give weight to your opinion by casting your vote. In addition to candidates seeking election for a variety of offices, there are also many important measures on the ballot tomorrow. The Missouri Secretary of State's Office has a website dedicated to voter information. If you have any questions about what forms of identification are acceptable, or if you don't konw where to go to vote, visit this website for more information.