Losing a loved one unexpectedly will have a ripple effect on many areas of your life. Your grief and the need to plan a funeral will disrupt your daily existence, at least for the first few weeks. You will have numerous expenses to cover, ranging from the medical care...
Year: 2021
Dehydration: An understated red flag of neglect
If you have a loved one who is living in a nursing home and you’ve noticed that they’re regularly needing support for dehydration, you may think that it’s just a normal process of getting older. The reality is that dehydration could be a sign of neglect or abuse in a...
How your daily life adds to the cost of a major injury
The average person will struggle to put an accurate price tag on any injuries they suffered because of a fall, animal attack or car crash. Most people will add estimates for vehicle repairs, medical bills and other costs, like lost wages for the three days someone was...
Security guard dogs: They’re risky business
Some people think that having a dog as a security measure in their home is a great idea. For a lot of people, that means nothing more than having a pet that barks when the doorbell rings or greets guests at the door. For others, using a dog means training it to attack...
How to stay safe around commercial trucks
While sharing a Missouri highway with a large truck may seem intimidating, there are many things that you can do to stay safe and avoid a motor vehicle accident (MVA). For example, it is in your best interest to stay out of their blind spots whenever possible, and it...