Truck Driver Fatigue
Many people associate the most tragic accidents caused by driving while tired with truck drivers. Drivers of large trucks work in...
Speeding Is a Factor in 26 Percent of Fatal Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that in a recent year, speeding contributed to about 26 percent of all...
Did You Get Into an Accident With a Texting Driver? Here’s What You Can Do
Traffic laws regarding distracted driving vary from state to state. It is apparent that any type of distracted driving is unsafe,...
Southeast Missouri girl awarded $17 million in personal injury lawsuit against BNSF Railway
At Cook, Barkett, Ponder & Wolz, we’re committed to holding companies accountable when their actions put others in harm’s way. Here’s...
Ford issues recall of Ranger, Fusion models
Do you own a Ford Fusion or Ranger? The automaker is recalling almost 300,000 Ford Fusion and Ranger pickup trucks in...
Recognizing Medical Neglect
What is medical neglect? When a caregiver fails to provide adequate medical or dental care for their child, especially when needed...
Recent Recalls: Motor Vehicles
Manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure their products are safe for users, and to follow engineering standards that build in safety....
Winter Storm Damage 101
Are you responsible if fallen snow from the top of your vehicle causes damage to another vehicle while driving down the road?...
Understanding under-insured motorist coverage
Each year, about 2.9 million people are injured in car crashes – resulting in medical care and productivity loss costs of...
Teaching teens to drive under the (right) influence
Nothing kills more 15- to 20-year-olds than traffic accidents. And 80 percent of crashes involve some form of distracted driving –...
Comparative fault – seeking damages when you’re partly responsible for a wreck
Missouri, along with 12 other states, recognizes what’s known as the Pure Comparative Fault Rule. This allows a damaged party to...
Injury – What are my rights?
If you are involved in an accident, what are your rights? Most people know they are eligible to hire a Cape...