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​Texting and Driving Car Accident Statistics

Texting and driving is a serious public health issue, and below are statistics to support this statement. If a driver who was distracted by texting leaves you or someone you love injured, seek the legal guidance of an experienced car accident attorney. Car Accidents Due...


​Is Neck Pain Common after a Car Crash?

The impact of a car accident can jolt your head back and forth violently, leading to considerable neck pain. In fact, neck pain is common after every kind of car accident. If another driver’s negligence leaves you with neck pain, make the call to an...


​Does Whiplash After a Car Accident Have Long-Term Side

Whiplash is a soft-tissue injury that car accidents of every kind commonly cause. These injuries are unpredictable and often lead to long-term health consequences. If you’ve suffered a whiplash injury due to another driver’s negligence, the surest way to help protect your long-term recovery is...


​Common Car Accidents and How You Can Help Avoid Them

Some car accidents are more common than others, and if you stay aware of the crashes that regularly happen, you might have a better chance of avoiding them. However, you cannot prevent other drivers from making mistakes, so these accidents will continue to occur. If...


Car Accident Lawsuit in Missouri: Timeline & Process

The process following a car accident in Missouri can confuse anyone. If your claim does not settle directly with an insurance company, your trusted car accident attorney will advise you what to expect regarding the car accident lawsuit timeline and process. What is the Timeline...


Can I Get Whiplash From a Side Impact Car Accident?

When another driver hits the side of your vehicle, it can cause many injuries, including soft tissue injuries to your neck, among others. Whiplash is a painful injury, and if another driver’s negligence causes you to suffer a whiplash injury in a side impact accident,...


Can I Get PTSD after a Car Accident?

Even a minor car accident is frightening, but if the accident is more violent, it can be as emotionally damaging as it is physically. Serious car accidents can lead to PTSD-like symptoms or even to full-blown PTSD in some cases. If another driver’s negligence leaves...


When to Get an Attorney for a Car Accident

If you recently suffered injuries in a car accident, you might wonder if or when you should hire a car accident lawyer. You can certainly try to handle your claim alone, but it’s unlikely you will get the outcome you want or deserve. The insurance...


Can I Sue if a Bicycle Hits My Car?

Yes, you can sue if a bicycle hits your car. You must gather evidence, prove negligence, and establish the value of your losses. The process of dealing with the accident is nearly the same as a car accident. You must collect evidence, exchange information, and...


Can I Sue After a Car Accident For Whiplash?

Car accidents in St. Louis occur without warning. Whether you get into a rear-end accident at a stoplight on Manchester Road or t-boned in a parking garage after a Cardinals Game, these accidents can cause serious injury and harm to everyone in the vehicle. Whiplash...


How Much is my Whiplash Injury Worth? Claims & Payouts

In the U.S. whiplash injuries account for more than 65% of car accident injuries. The severity of whiplash varies but can prove to be permanent in some cases. If you or someone you care about has suffered whiplash injuries in an accident, the settlement amount that...


What if Both Parties Are Partially At Fault in a Car Accident?

The fault is not always clear in a car accident. Sometimes one driver is immediately found at fault for an accident, while other times both parties are found to be partially at fault. If both drivers are found to be partially at fault in an...


Do You Have to Pay Your Deductible If the Accident Isn’t Your Fault?

There are dozens of insurance companies in the U.S. that are available for drivers to buy insurance policies. Every insurance company has its own unique policies and rules about deductibles. If you are involved in an accident that isn’t your fault, you might find yourself...


Is It Important to Hire a Car Accident Lawyer Near Me?

Car accidents raise many questions. What are your legal options? Do you need a lawyer? If so, which lawyer do you need? Should you search for a “car accident lawyer near me,” or should you call your cousin who handles car accident claims in another...


Is Missouri a At-Fault or No-Fault State for Car Accidents?

There are two types of ‘fault’ rules used to determine who is liable in a car accident: No-Fault and At-Fault. No-Fault is the simpler of the two, and is used in several states. Under No-Fault rules, insurance companies compensate victims for their injuries regardless of...


What Do You Do If Your Car Was Hit While Parked?

What to Do if Your Car Was Hit While Parked? If, after a long day at work, you walk out to your car and find that someone hit your car while you parked it in the lot, it can ruin your evening. If you act...


Is Liability Insurance Required to Rent a Car in Missouri?

When driving a rental car, you probably don’t expect that you’ll be in a crash, but sometimes life has other plans. When a crash happens, you’ll almost certainly need to rely on insurance. That raises the question: Are you required to have special liability insurance...


How Long Does It Take to Get a Car Accident Settlement?

The process of settling a car accident case can be complex and take as little as a couple of weeks to settle or a matter of months. If you have been in a car accident and are wondering how long it’ll take to get a...