September 18, 2019 | Car Accidents
The moments after an accident are often riddled with confusion, and it can be challenging to determine what you need to do after a car accident to ensure that your case is protected. Our Missouri Car Accident Attorneys know Missouri’s legal system and have developed an overview… read more
September 9, 2019 | Car Accidents
Paralysis occurs as a result of conditions such as multiple sclerosis, strokes, and seizures, or catastrophic car accidents that involve spinal cord, neck, or back damage. If someone is paralyzed in an accident, whether partially or fully, full compensation could be recovered with a compelling… read more
July 21, 2019 | Car Accidents
After a car accident, you need to document your injuries, collect evidence of the other driver’s negligence, and speak with an experienced lawyer about the likelihood of recovering compensation for damages. Most of the time, claims are settled out of court, but sometimes, more compensation… read more
May 26, 2019 | Car Accidents \ Truck Accidents
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 3,185 people were injured in commercial truck accidents in 2014, and another 47,977 people were injured in passenger vehicle accidents. The 2019 Pocket Guide to Large Truck and Bus Statistics, a report by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), paints an even… read more
February 28, 2019 | Car Accidents \ Truck Accidents
If you are hit by a large truck, you could be eligible to recover compensation for your injuries and financial damages from the crash. It can be difficult to figure out which damages you should claim, but hiring an experienced lawyer to represent your case… read more
February 22, 2019 | Car Accidents \ Truck Accidents
Large trucks weigh nearly five times as much as the average passenger vehicle on the road. If a truck rear-ends a car stopped at a stoplight, this can cause serious or fatal injuries to the passenger vehicle occupant. If you were injured in a truck… read more
January 14, 2019 | Car Accidents
Despite what you’ve seen in television shows and movies, not all cases go to trial or court. The truth is that most car accident settlements are handled outside of court and finalized before ever having to go to court. Some cases do go to court,… read more
January 14, 2019 | Car Accidents
Car accidents can be stressful to deal with but become even more difficult to deal with when someone that is involved is injured or killed. If you have been involved in a car accident where the at-fault driver was killed, it’s important to act quickly… read more
January 14, 2019 | Car Accidents
There are 13,000 injuries caused by multi-vehicle car accidents in the U.S. every year. These types of accidents can cause severe injuries and be fatal depending on the type of vehicles that are involved in the accident and how it occurs. If you have been involved in… read more
January 14, 2019 | Car Accidents
Compensation for car accident damages varies and is dependent on the specific details of each car crash. Someone with more severe injuries will typically receive more than a person who suffers whiplash injuries or minor bruises or sprains. If you have been in a car accident, it’s… read more
January 14, 2019 | Car Accidents
Compensation for car accident damages varies and is dependent on the specific details of each car crash. Someone with more severe injuries will typically receive more than a person who suffers whiplash injuries or minor bruises or sprains. If you have been in a car accident, it’s… read more
January 14, 2019 | Car Accidents
If you are in a car accident, there are several types of damages that you may be eligible to recover. If you suffered personal injuries or damage to your vehicle, you may be eligible to recover compensation for your losses. Your car accident lawyer will examine the… read more
January 14, 2019 | Car Accidents
More than 40,000 people were killed in fatal car accidents in 2017. If you have been in a car accident and the person that caused the accident is deceased, you may be questioning your right to damages. You may still be eligible to recover damages for the… read more
January 14, 2019 | Car Accidents
Multi-vehicle accidents can be frightening. Sometimes they occur because one car rear-ends the car in front of them, or there is a sideswipe collision that causes a multi-vehicle accident. Regardless of the reason why the multi-vehicle accident happened, it’s important to act quickly, stay calm… read more
January 14, 2019 | Car Accidents
Rideshare apps such as Lyft and Uber have become popular methods of transportation for those looking for affordable and quick transportation. Rideshare apps have also caused the yearly fatality rate to increase by nearly 3%. This translates to roughly 987 additional lives lost per year. Rideshare… read more
January 14, 2019 | Car Accidents \ Personal Injury FAQ
According to the NCBI, drivers with a medical condition are, on average, twice as likely to be involved in a car crash. This could be due to losing control of the vehicle because of an unexpected medical emergency, suffering a medical emergency such as a heart… read more
January 14, 2019 | Car Accidents
Car accidents are never easy to deal with, much less one that involves a pedestrian. If you have been hit by a car and the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance, you’re probably wondering what options are available to you. Depending on the circumstances of the… read more
January 14, 2019 | Car Accidents
Car accidents can be costly and take a lot of time and effort to straighten out. Depending on the severity of a car accident, there may be medical bills, ambulance fees, pain and suffering, and other damages involved. If you have car insurance coverage, these… read more
January 14, 2019 | Car Accidents \ Wrongful Death
It’s never easy to lose someone that we are close to, but it can be especially difficult if the person that you lost is a close family member that was in a fatal car accident. If you are having a hard time figuring out what… read more
January 14, 2019 | Car Accidents
More than 390 million vehicles and 66 million pieces of motor vehicle equipment have been recalled since 1966. Vehicle recalls are issued regularly by the Department of Transportation, so it is important to check every so often and make sure that there isn’t a recall issued for… read more
January 14, 2019 | Car Accidents
If you experience mental or physical distress after a car accident, you may be eligible to recover pain and suffering damages. Pain and suffering damages can be difficult to determine because there often isn’t a dollar amount attached to them. If you are having difficulty… read more
January 13, 2019 | Car Accidents
Drivers aren’t always required to file a police report after an accident, but in some types of car accidents, it is against the law to not report an accident. If someone is injured or if there is significant bodily damage done to your vehicle, you… read more
December 13, 2018 | Car Accidents
In 2010, there was an average of 51,000 crashes caused by loose, falling debris on the road. Objects can fall from vehicles for many reasons, but if an object falls from a vehicle and hits a driver or pedestrian, they may have a valid negligence claim against… read more
December 11, 2018 | Car Accidents
If you’ve had a driver’s license since you were 16, chances are good that you will experience a car accident by the time you’re in your 30s since the average driver files a car accident claim every 5 to 10 years. If you are involved in… read more
December 11, 2018 | Car Accidents
There is never a good time to get into a car accident. Car accidents happen seemingly out of nowhere and require immediate action whether you are at fault or not. If you are involved in an accident, the best advice is to report the car… read more
December 11, 2018 | Car Accidents
If you are involved in a car accident, you should call the police and file an official police report. Even if you think that damage from the accident is minor or nonexistent, calling the police after a minor car accident and a car accident lawyer are your… read more
December 11, 2018 | Car Accidents
The death of a family member is never easy, but it can be especially difficult if a family member dies in a car accident where someone else is at fault. In 2017 alone, 40,100 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents. After a fatal car accident involving… read more
December 11, 2018 | Car Accidents
Each state’s laws vary on whether or not they are an at-fault or no-fault state. If you get into a car accident without insurance, it is important to know which category your state’s ‘fault’ rules fall under. In some states, not having insurance can lead to… read more
December 10, 2018 | Car Accidents
Being in any sort of car accident is a traumatic experience, but being hit by a drunk driver can be especially traumatic. The number one concern that you should have after being hit by a drunk driver is to focus on recovering. Let the police… read more
December 10, 2018 | Car Accidents
When an accident happens, either one or both of the drivers involved in the accident are considered liable for the incident. There are a number of negligent driving behaviors that can cause these accidents such as speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving, failure to yield, and many more. If you are… read more