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Posted on May 24, 2017
We want you to have the most memorable Memorial Day imaginable. But we also want you and your family to stay safe. Wherever your adventures may take you, be sure to keep these simple safety pointers ...
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Posted on Apr 18, 2017
What is a class action lawsuit? It’s a lawsuit that allows a large number of people with a common interest to sue as a group. A “common interest” is defined as the same or similar ...
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Posted on Feb 22, 2017
Think You Aren’t Sharing the Road with Self-Driving Cars? Think Again. A few years ago, self-driving cars were essentially science fiction. Today, they’re a real thing… and ...
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Posted on Nov 16, 2016
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled a key clause of a worker’s compensation reform law unconstitutional. The provision allows employers to opt-out of traditional workers compensation insurance if ...
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Posted on Oct 3, 2016
Safety analysts are beginning to consider how the public talks about vehicle crashes in order to raise awareness about common distracted driving cases. Word choice, experts claim, impacts how we view ...
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Posted on Aug 5, 2016
This year, Aaron Sachs & Associates, P.C. celebrates its 25th anniversary! To show appreciation to southwest Missouri, the community that has supported its success, the firm, along with Ozarks On ...
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Posted on Aug 5, 2016
This year, Aaron Sachs and Associates is proud to announce its 25th anniversary. The firm has had the honor of serving the four-state region and watching our community thrive. Aaron Sachs & ...
Continue reading "Aaron Sachs & Associates, P.C. Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary at the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival" »
Posted on Jun 13, 2016
As mobile technology becomes more readily available for drivers, the risk of crashes caused by distracted driving increases; in fact, the National Highway Safety Administration reports between 60-70% ...
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Posted on Apr 29, 2016
As parents age, many adult children tend worry about their aging parent’s health and independence, particularly when it comes to driving. Voicing such concerns to older adults can sometimes ...
Continue reading "Safety and Independence: Driving Tips for Seniors" »
Posted on Apr 27, 2016
For many children, they are taught safe driving and passenger habits early on in their life, such as the importance of wearing safety belts and the dangers of texting while driving. A report released ...
Continue reading "Parking Lot Safety: Tips For Children And Parents" »
Posted on Sep 21, 2015
In April of this year at the Safe and Sound event, Attorney Aaron Sachs and his firmed pulled together its resources and aided in the efforts to distribute free bicycle helmets to Springfield ...
Continue reading "A Commitment to Bicycle Safety: Attorney Aaron Sachs Gives Free Helmets to Families" »
Posted on Aug 28, 2015
Summer is nearly behind us, and that means students of all ages– from kindergartners to college seniors – have headed back to class here in the Springfield area. Whether they’re ...
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Posted on Apr 1, 2015
Every single day, car accidents happen in fractions of seconds. Of course, no one expects to be involved in a collision, and thus many drivers find themselves completely overwhelmed in the aftermath ...
Continue reading "Expecting the unexpected: What drivers need to know about Cape Girardeau car accidents" »
Posted on Mar 31, 2015
In addition to being both physically and psychologically traumatic, a car accident that results in personal injury can also be financially devastating. Every year, families here in Columbia and ...
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Posted on Mar 25, 2015
As Joplin personal injury lawyers, we know that lane departure accidents - which are most often caused by driver error - can have catastrophic consequences. Sometimes these accidents happen when ...
Continue reading "Missouri lane departure accidents often lead to rollovers, head-on collisions" »
Posted on Mar 25, 2015
Most Missouri workers' compensation claims stem from workplace accidents that cause physical injuries, or from occupational diseases caused by workplace conditions. However, there is another kind of ...
Continue reading "Understanding your rights: Missouri workers' compensation law & mental injuries" »
Posted on Mar 22, 2015
Being involved in an auto accident can be a traumatic experience, both physically and mentally. In fact, traffic accidents are a leading cause of cause of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ...
Continue reading "Involved in a Missouri auto accident? Tips for injury victims" »
Posted on Mar 20, 2015
At one time or another, we've all gotten impatient while behind the wheel. How motorists react to that feeling of impatience, however, could directly impact their auto accident risks. Safety experts ...
Continue reading "Agressive driving and semi-trucks: A deadly combination for Missouri drivers" »
Posted on Mar 6, 2015
The weather has been pretty nasty in recent weeks, but local weather forecasts indicate that warmer temperatures are on the way. It won't be long before drivers can expect to see Missouri ...
Continue reading "Warmer temperatures ahead: Look twice for motorcyles on Springfield roads" »
Posted on Feb 27, 2015
Over the past couple of weeks, Missouri had its first real taste of winter weather this season, which created hazardous driving conditions throughout the state - and the forecast is calling for more ...
Continue reading "More winter weather forecasted for Missouri this weekend: Motorists urged to take precautions" »
Posted on Feb 26, 2015
Sometimes, injuries sustained during car accidents are immediately apparent following a collision. However, under certain circumstances, victims may not recognize the extent of their injuries right ...
Continue reading "Soft tissue injuries a common consequence of Missouri rear end collisions" »
Posted on Feb 23, 2015
Under Missouri law, all motorists are required to drive "in a careful and prudent manner and at a rate of speed so as not to endanger the property of another or the life and limb of any person and ...
Continue reading "Avoiding Joplin car accidents: Watch out for these careless and negligent driving behaviors" »
Posted on Feb 20, 2015
Here in southwest Missouri, we've been dealing with a rather dangerous bout of winter weather this week - and the forecast predicts more sleet, freezing rain and ice from tonight through tomorrow. Of ...
Continue reading "Avoiding car accidents in winter weather: Tips and resources for Missouri drivers" »
Posted on Feb 20, 2015
As Missouri workers' compensation lawyers, we know that the aftermath of a fatal workplace accident can be a confusing and traumatic time for the victim's loved ones. We also know that sometimes ...
Continue reading "Survivor benefits & Missouri workers' compensation law: Who is eligible?" »
Posted on Feb 19, 2015
It's no secret that semi-truck accidents can be deadly, especially when they involve an average motorist. The sheer size of commercial trucks (10,000 lbs up to 80,000 lbs) increases the magnitude of ...
Continue reading "Common causes of Missouri trucking accidents (and how to avoid them)" »