In Missouri and around the country, scammers are finding more creative ways to steal your money. One of the latest cons that is gaining popularity is using gift cards to steal your hard-earned cash. While giving someone a gift card as a present is still a great idea,...
Understanding the Telecommunications Consumer Protection Act
The Telecommunications Consumer Protection Act was passed by Congress in 1991 to rein in telemarketing companies that had been bombarding consumers in Missouri and around the country with unsolicited sales calls. The government decided to take action after the Federal...
Speeding kills even though everyone does it
All too often, speeding is a factor in Missouri car accidents. Drivers ignore the danger and go above the posted speed limit. Not only does this endanger their own lives, but it also comprises the safety of other drivers on the road. Why do drivers speed? Without...
House Democrats call on Amazon to review dangerous products
Many consumers in Missouri rely on the Amazon marketplace to find a wide range of products. The e-commerce website is also known for its customer reviews that help buyers decide which products they purchase. However, Amazon may not be doing enough to address dangerous...
Why are pedestrian fatalities rapidly increasing?
Pedestrian accidents are some of the deadliest accidents in the state of Missouri. Unlike the people in the passenger vehicle, a pedestrian has no protection in an accident. They take the full brunt of the collision, and the results are often deadly. Pedestrians...
Car accident injuries: the most common kinds
A car accident can cause you to injure almost any part of your body. Perhaps you yourself are unclear as to the extent of the injuries you suffered in a collision in Missouri. The following are just a few of the most common injuries that can arise. Injuries to the...
Debt collectors can come after you for years
You may start to receive phone calls or letters from creditors if you are more than 30 days past due on a credit card or other type of debt payment. If you fail to make a payment within 180 days of its original due date, the account may be transferred to a Missouri...
Knowing the common types of car crash injuries
In a car crash, Missouri residents can injure almost any part of their body, and some will require immediate medical attention while others may be left off with some pain medications. The following are some of the more common injuries that arise. Head, face and neck...
Greater volume of cyclists means a greater need for safety
Over the summer, with thousands of people, for the most part, kept to the confines of their home, boredom was rife in St. Louis. And once restrictions began to lift, that boredom began to manifest in a number of ways. Built-up cabin fever led to one item selling like...
Why was Zantac recalled?
If you suffer from acid reflux or ulcers, you may have noticed that one over-the-counter remedy is no longer on drug store shelves: Zantac. In April, the FDA requested that retailers no longer stock Zantac because it contained N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a known...