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A 29-year old driver was killed in Wentzville, just outside of St. Louis, earlier this month when a semi-truck driver made a careless and deadly mistake, apparently in order to save time. The lethal accident is a reminder of how the trucking industry’s attempts to meet deadlines and save costs can often result in severe […]

While most of us don’t have dashboard cameras – “dash cams” for short – in our cars, we’ve certainly all seen dash cam footage on the news. We often see dash cams used in law enforcement situations, where dash cams are used by police departments to gather evidence regarding roadside stops and monitor officer conduct.

The impending birth of a child is an emotional event that focuses on one thing: a safe birth and a healthy baby. We put ourselves and our trust in the hands of healthcare professionals, and we depend upon them to perform their jobs professionally, and according to safe guidelines. But what happens when it goes

Commercial carriers are the lifeblood of American commerce. A typical 18-wheeler will stack up 100,000 miles in a single year. The bulk conveyance of massive amount of goods across long distances is often only feasible by truck. The trucking industry has many cost benefits over airlines and trains, and as a result there is a

Something didn’t go right when you or a loved one went to a doctor or healthcare professional for help and, as a result, an injury or death occurred. How do you prove you or your family member was the victim of medical malpractice? Common Types of Malpractice Just because you go to a doctor for

When you buy an insurance policy, you are entering into a contract with that insurer: you are paying the insurer a monthly premium in exchange for the legally binding promise that the insurer will pay for the losses you may one day suffer which are covered under your insurance policy. Whether you make those payments to the

From February 2015 to January 2016 alone, Joplin, Missouri saw 75 car accidents, affecting 143 people, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The last few years have also seen a large number of accidents involving semi trucks, including several that resulted in serious injuries or loss of life. Truck accidents are inherently more dangerous than accidents

Any type of car accident is a shocking and upsetting experience, even if there are no serious injuries or damages. When the accident involves a large truck, the chances that serious injury will occur are dramatically increased. In fact, accidents involving semi-trucks are far more likely to result in death or a catastrophic injury — injuries so

The birth of a child should be a joyful occasion, but when something goes wrong that affects the health of your child, it can leave you devastated, uncertain of what to do next. At The Hershewe Law Firm, we understand that this is an overwhelming time for you, and we want to do everything we