Blog Category: Auto Accidents
Cell Phone Records in Court: How Attorneys Prove Distracted Driving Cases
It’s a sight that has become all too common on Missouri roads: a car ahead suddenly swerves, drifts out of its lane or changes speeds erratically. The likely culprit? A distracted driver looking at their cell phone. For years, this behavior was a source of frustration and danger, but now, it is explicitly illegal in…
How a Pre-Existing Condition Can Affect a Personal Injury Claim
If you were injured in an accident that worsened a pre-existing condition, you may be wondering how your condition will affect a personal injury claim. Although the pre-existing condition leaves you more prone to injury, it does not prevent you from filing a claim if your injuries were caused by the carelessness of another party….
Filing a Personal Injury Claim for a Child or Minor
Accidents happen and parents are well aware of this. But accidents involving a child aren’t always as innocent as spilling finger paint and tripping over a toy. Injuries to a child may be something much more serious. Think of recent news headlines: A child seriously injured by a negligent home-based daycare provider. An infant in…
7 Steps to Take If You’ve Been Involved in a Car Accident
You don’t think it will happen to you – until you hear the dreaded crunch of metal. It can be a stressful experience when you are involved in a car accident and don’t know what to do afterwards. When a collision causes severe injuries, costly vehicle damages or both, it may be helpful to hire…
Liability for ATV Accidents on Private Property
What has four wheels, travels up to 65 miles an hour and can be operated without a license? All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or “four wheelers” are revered for their sporting and utility capabilities, making them beneficial for farmers, yard workers and emergency response teams. There are generally very few regulations restricting their use on private property…
Beating the Light: a duty to avoid yellow light accidents
It is a scenario that plays out far too often. A motor vehicle approaches an intersection, the light changes from green to yellow. An instant impulse triggers the driver to press the gas pedal a little harder in a fight to beat the light before it turns red. Many make it through without a problem….
