Month: August 2014

Man Dies Following Wrong-Way Crash in Franklin County

Imagine driving on I-44 in Franklin County when suddenly you see a vehicle coming toward you, heading in the wrong direction. This is exactly what many drivers recently experienced at the hands of a seventy-five-year-old man. While the details of the incident are still unknown, according to an article on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website, […]

Written by on August 28, 2014

What Steps Should You Take When Filing a Workers Comp Claim?

When you’re injured while you’re working, not only are you usually in a great amount of pain, but the stress of wondering what will happen can be a very heavy burden to bear. It’s common for many people to become confused and too many people put off taking action when they need to. As your St. […]

Written by on August 26, 2014

St. Louis Woman is Shot to Death While Driving

According to an article on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website, once St. Louis woman is dead following a shooting while she was driving her car. She was twenty-eight years old, and the mother of two children. Witnesses who saw the shooting occur said that the man who pulled the trigger was standing near her car […]

Written by on August 21, 2014

St. Louis Rave Results in Drug Overdoses and Sexual Assaults

Raves, which are wild parties that involve loud music, strobe lights and excessive amounts of sex, alcohol and drugs, have been very popular for a few decades now. They’re frequently held in abandoned warehouses because it’s easier to hide any illegal activity. It’s not surprising that raves tend to get out of control, which is […]

Written by on August 19, 2014

Should Local First Responders be Vaccinated Against Anthrax?

It’s no secret that the world has been in a constant state of turmoil ever since the attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. Threats of a biohazard attack using anthrax have occurred more than once. As you can imagine, emergency responders are among the first people to encounter possible exposures to anthrax. […]

Written by on August 14, 2014

St. Louis Brawl Results in Multiple Arrests

Whenever a fight or a brawl breaks out in St. Louis the results can be devastating. It’s common for bystanders to be seriously injured, or even killed if they are nearby when these incidents occur. A recent St. Louis brawl broke out in Poelker Park, which is near City Hall, according to an article on […]

Written by on August 12, 2014

One Person Dead Following Tractor Trailer Crash in St. Louis

One person is dead following a crash involving two tractor- trailers on I-70 in St. Louis, according to an article on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website. The driver of the car was headed west on the highway, and officials believe the driver lost control of the car. The car ended up stopped on the interstate […]

Written by on August 7, 2014

Eleven-Year-Old Boy and Two Others Shot During Robbery

There have been several incidences of shootings in St. Louis over the past few months, and many people have gotten killed or injured. Most recently, several shooting sprees have occurred in a short period of time, all across the city. This weekend, a robbery took place near Iowa Ave., according to an article on the […]

Written by on August 5, 2014