About Our Team
In Missouri, the aftermath of an injury is never just a headline or a case number. It touches work, family, routines, and the long, often frustrating process of trying to regain some sense of normal life. That is the perspective we bring to Missouri Injuries: a close, grounded focus on personal injuries, workplace accidents, and the practical realities of recovery for people in this state.
Our team came to this work with firsthand experience. We are writers who have personally dealt with insurance companies after accidents, and that experience shaped the way we report, explain, and ask questions. We know how confusing paperwork can feel, how quickly bills can pile up, and how hard it is to get clear information when you are already under strain. Kevin Brockmeier, Shanice Howard, Dale Heckman, and Teresa Ruiz each bring their own voice and strengths, but we share the same commitment to clarity, empathy, and careful reporting.
What sets our coverage apart is that we stay close to the human side of injury and recovery while paying attention to the details that matter. We look at how accidents happen, what recovery can involve, and what people need to understand when dealing with time away from work, medical care, or insurance responses. We aim to be steady, useful, and honest, offering information that respects both the seriousness of an injury and the resilience it takes to move forward.
Our Writers
Kevin Brockmeier
Content writer covering workplace safety and injury claims in Missouri
Shanice Howard
Contributing writer with a focus on accident law and driver awareness
Dale Heckman
Freelance journalist with a focus on insurance claims and accident law
Teresa Ruiz
Missouri-based freelance contributor covering accident law and driver awareness
Brian O'Malley
Has covered traffic safety and legal rights across Missouri for years
Donna Kauffman
A freelance contributor reporting on pedestrian and cyclist safety
Terrance Hollins
Independent journalist focused on accident investigation and safety across Missouri
Janet Brumfield
A staff writer reporting on insurance claims and accident law
Ray Nguyen
Reports on vehicle accidents and insurance claims from Missouri
Cheryl Yoder
A staff correspondent reporting on construction site safety