Car Accidents

The at-fault party’s insurance company may quickly present you with a settlement offer after an accident. While it might be tempting to accept this offer and move on, there are several reasons why it is often in your best interest to decline the first proposal.  Here...

Tailgating can lead to severe injuries in traffic accidents. It’s a very common problem, and it’s difficult for drivers to avoid. If you’re driving ahead of a tailgater, you certainly understand the risks that they’re creating, but you can’t control how they drive and...

Underride accidents can be very dangerous, and they involve two vehicles with a large size discrepancy. The smaller vehicle ends up becoming pinned under the larger vehicle, giving the accident its name. For example, a semi-truck could be turning out of a parking lot...

When there is road construction on the interstate, it’s often necessary for drivers to merge. If the left lane is closed, for example, all of the vehicles need to merge over into the right lane. The unfortunate reality is that many drivers do not understand how to...

Heavy traffic can be both frustrating and dangerous. High volumes of traffic can lead to traffic jams and longer commutes. The more vehicles there are on the road, the more likely collisions become. Especially when traffic slows down near an intersection, people may...

Self-driving cars were a thing of science fiction until several years ago. The idea of self-driving cars is that users would be able to get to their destination without having to take control of their vehicle. A user would be able to input their destination and their...

In Missouri, the driver who causes a crash is responsible for paying for the damages and injuries of the other parties involved. What happens if you were hurt in a crash but you were also partly at fault for what happened? Will it affect your right to compensation for...

Picture this scenario: You've been involved in a car accident, and negotiations for a settlement for your damages are underway. The insurer’s settlement offer on the table seems fair, and the prospect of a swift resolution while avoiding a lengthy court battle seems...

Child restraint laws are crucial in ensuring young passengers' safety in a car accident.  According to Missouri law, children under the age of four must be secured in an appropriate child safety seat. Children aged four through seven weighing under 80 pounds and...

Drivers in Missouri have to carefully monitor their surroundings. As they approach intersections, they need to check for traffic signs and lights while also watching what other vehicles do. The longer it has been since someone attended a driver's education course, the...