Motor Vehicle Crashes

The summer months often lead to a notable increase in fatal car accidents, and in car accidents on the whole. In some cases, people call these the 100 deadliest days of summer. This name may sound like a bit of an exaggeration, but it really isn't when you consider...

Motor vehicle collisions can cost thousands of dollars. Just repairing a vehicle can be very expensive, and some people need to replace their vehicles after a crash. If someone gets hurt, there could also be hospital bills and lost wages due to missed work to...

As first responders to the scene of an accident, the police can record crucial information about a car accident. Their statements can go a long way in helping prove liability after a car crash. But why is proving liability so important? All personal injury claims...

After you're involved in a serious auto accident, you will probably want to share that you are okay online, so your friends and family are informed. Before you post on Facebook or Instagram, Twitter, or another platform, wait just a second. Using social media can have...

Young children have a high risk of suffering severe injuries in motor vehicle accidents. In 2020, about 600 children died in vehicle crashes. More than 210 of these children had no car seat or booster protection.  If you have ever installed a car seat and buckled your...

The amputation of a limb can be rather challenging to live with. Some people are able to have a prosthetic limb fitted so they can use it; however, this isn’t always possible. Regardless, the amputee will have to learn how to handle daily activities again. It’s...

Law enforcement, attorneys and legal experts tout the importance of documentation after an accident. However, it is important to remember that accident investigators can use anything related to the crash against you during a claims dispute. Your words may betray you...

Unfortunately, car accidents occur every day on roads and highways throughout Missouri. In many situations, the cause of the accident was truly something that couldn’t be prevented. In other cases, though, distracted driving, drunk driving and similar issues lead to...

If you’re told that you or a loved one suffered a “coup-contrecoup” brain injury in a car crash, it’s understandable that you’ve never heard of such a thing. Coup-contrecoup means “blow-counterblow” in French, and that’s exactly what causes these injuries.  A...

Lights at an intersection are there to instruct drivers and other road users when they must wait and advise them when they should be able to proceed. If you see one is not working, you need to take additional care, as you and the other road users will all be unsure...