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Gun violence is a growing problem in the U.S. as deeply disturbed individuals seek deadly notoriety through mass shootings in places where people gather. According to the CDC, 48,830 people died from gun-related injuries in 2021, the most recent year with fully analyzed data. The criminal justice system addresses the shooter’s actions and guilt for…
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Missouri is a flourishing farm state with 87,887 farms growing mainly corn, soybeans, and hay, as well as raising livestock. Two-thirds of the state’s acreage supports the farming industry. Motorists in Missouri have a duty to remain vigilant to the presence of farm vehicles entering roadways and driving along with typical traffic. A farm vehicle…
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Adventurous cyclists sometimes describe Missouri as a “bicycle rider’s dream state” with gently rolling countryside carved by ancient glaciers, and home to the 240-mile Katy Trail and six other cross-state routes. Drivers in Missouri have a legal duty of care to remain alert to the presence of cyclists. Their duty requires taking all reasonable measures…
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Car accidents are traumatic experiences, especially when they result in serious injuries. The distress of an accident often continues long after the crash when involved motorists must navigate Missouri’s fault-based insurance system to obtain compensation for their damages from the driver who caused the accident. One of the first necessary steps in pursuing a Kansas…
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Intoxication causes significant adverse effects on judgment, coordination, and ability, with impacts on driving and other functions that can result in serious harm to others. The criminal justice system is tasked with penalizing a drunk driver or a person who causes injuries to others while under the influence of alcohol, but it’s the civil courts…
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