How to Deal with the Insurance Adjuster After a Car Accident
Not long after you have suffered an injury in a motor vehicle collision that was caused by another driver, a representative from that person’s insurance company (also known as an insurance adjuster) will contact you. It is important for you to understand how to deal with the insurance adjuster after a car accident. If you … Read more
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When to File a Car Insurance Claim
If you are involved in a collision, you might be hesitant to report it to your insurance company regardless of whether or not you were at fault. While there are some situations in which it makes sense to not file a claim, there are others in which it is crucial for you to do so. … Read more
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What Doctor to See After a Car Accident
If you are involved in a car collision, your situation may end in one of three common scenarios. First, you might be lucky and emerge without an injury. Second, you might experience some minor-to-moderate injuries and go get checked out at an urgent care center or your family doctor’s office. Third, you might suffer serious … Read more
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How to Report a Hit and Run
Leaving the scene of a car crash is illegal, but some drivers flee in panic or in an effort to evade responsibility for their actions. Once you understand how to report a hit and run and take the necessary steps following the collision, you might be able to recover compensation for your losses even if … Read more
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Determining Fault in Winter Weather
Each season presents its own driving hazards. During wintertime, roads that are snowy, slushy, icy, or wet can contribute to accidents. Each year, an estimated 116,000 people in the U.S. are injured and 1,300 are killed in accidents on icy, slushy, or snowy roads. Determining fault in winter weather collisions can be a complex process. … Read more
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Rights of the Passenger in a Car Accident
If you are involved in a motor vehicle collision, dealing with the insurance company can be very confusing and complicated, especially when there are questions about which driver is liable. For passengers who are injured in car collisions, the situation can be overwhelming. They might not know which driver is responsible or how they might … Read more
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The Dangers of Using a Cell Phone While Driving
Smartphones have transformed modern life, with people now using them to check social media, talk to their friends, send text messages, read emails, browse the internet, and so much more. When people engage in these types of activities while they are driving, they endanger themselves and others. Understanding the dangers of using a cell phone … Read more
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How Long After an Accident Can You Sue?
After an accident in which another driver was at fault, people often wonder, “How long after an accident can you sue?” Like other states, Missouri has a statute of limitations that governs personal injury claims. This is a deadline for when a claim for a personal injury must be filed in court. The exact deadline … Read more
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Types of Damages
When you have suffered an injury because of the negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct of another individual or entity, you may have legal grounds to file a claim against the person who is responsible. Personal injury cases fall under a broad category of the civil law called torts, which are civil wrongs. By filing personal … Read more
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Understanding Blind Spots for Large Trucks
In 2016, 475,000 collisions involving large trucks were reported to the police, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Among those crashes, 104,000 collisions resulted in injuries and 3,864 resulted in fatalities. According to data from the Large Truck Crash Causation Study, which was a three-year study of truck crashes, the FMCSA found that … Read more
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Who Is at Fault in a Car Accident?
Determining who is at fault in a car accident is not always a straightforward or easy process, but it’s incredibly important. If you have been injured in a collision, proving the fault of the other driver is crucial to your ability to recover damages to pay for your losses. The attorneys at the Law Offices … Read more
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Top Causes of Car Accidents
Each year in the United States, thousands of people are killed and many more are injured in motor vehicle collisions. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 37,461 people were killed in collisions in 2016, and 3,144,000 people were injured. In 2014, which is the year for which crash data is most recently … Read more
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