Every year, thousands of Missouri residents are injured because property owners and business owners fail to take the necessary precautions to keep their premises safe. No matter the hazardous circumstances that led to your fall, it’s important to understand your legal rights and options. Depending on the situation, you may be able to file a personal injury claim. Let’s take a look at Missouri’s state laws and whether you can sue if you fall on private property.

Thomas Law Offices is proud to publish Volume 12, Edition 2 of Living Safer Magazine. The goal of this issue is to promote security and wellbeing through safety information. With the articles, readers can learn about potentially hazardous products and conditions to keep themselves and their families safe, as well as learn some new ways to stay productive and healthy during and after quarantine.

This issue focuses on business interruption insurance and what you need to know about policies and claims. When a business owner purchases insurance, they do so in an attempt to have the means to recover from a catastrophic event that causes damage to their business. For example, business interruption insurance is useful in the event of a fire or weather-related event.

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected people all over the world. In the U.S., those who live and work in nursing homes have been where the virus is most prevalent. Nursing homes in Kentucky are no exception. According to Governor Beshear, more than 360 people have died in nursing homes during the pandemic. While smaller nursing homes may begin to slowly reintroduce visitors, there is demand from the Kentucky AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) for change in the response to the novel coronavirus.

In the United States, 43% of COVID-19 deaths have been linked to nursing homes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the population who is at most risk of dying from the novel coronavirus is the older population, especially those in long-term care facilities because they likely have underlying conditions or weakened immune systems. Plus, nursing homes have trouble preventing the spread of infection as is, and with a deadly virus like COVID-19, those issues are even more dangerous for the residents and staff.

As Chicago slowly works through its reopening plan to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, residents and visitors have questions about summer activities and just how to handle these next few months. While it’s important for everyone to remember and follow through with the safety tips provided by the federal and state government, the COVID-19 pandemic does not mean that everyone has to stay inside all summer long.