Neck and back injuries from a car accident often linger long after the crash itself. When another driver causes the collision, you may be left with pain, medical bills, and time away from work. Many people ask, what is the average settlement for car accident neck and back injuries? The...
Personal Injury – Vehicle Crashes
Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end accidents are common types of accidents across the country. Because these accidents are so common, it is essential to know how liability is determined and what causes rear-end collisions so that you can protect yourself while traveling on roads throughout the country. If you have been in a rear-end accident,...
Distracted Driving
Every driver must operate their vehicle safely; however, when a driver is distracted behind the wheel, the potential for accidents dramatically increases. Distracted driving causes deadly traffic crashes. A distracted driver may be liable for your injuries if they cause a car accident. The best way to get the compensation...
Three Examples of Road Rage
As cities across the country increase in population, traffic becomes increasingly congested. With more people on the road, it makes sense that travelers will get increasingly frustrated as they try to get to where they are going. The frustration that some drivers feel while they are on city streets can...
Types of Car Accidents
There are many types of car accidents that happen across the country each year. A car accident can happen for many reasons, including texting and driving, driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, speeding, and many other factors. You may be entitled to compensation for your damages if you...
Top Causes of Big Truck Collisions
There are many reasons why large semi-trucks crash, but no matter what causes a truck accident, these events often result in devastating injuries and damage. For injured truck accident victims to recover compensation for their losses, they must identify the cause of the truck crash and who should be liable....
How Much Does a Car Accident Lawyer Cost?
Many people let the fear of high legal fees keep them from pursuing litigation after they are in a car accident. Do not let that stop you. Many attorneys across the country are willing to work with car crash victims who have legitimate injuries but cannot pay for an attorney....
Who Is at Fault in a Rear-End Collision?
Rear-end accidents are generally clear cases of liability. Typically, the driver who rear-ends another vehicle is the responsible party, and as the responsible party, they should be liable for damages. However, in some cases, the driver of the lead car causes the accident. The facts surrounding any injury case are...
What Is Road Rage?
Road rage occurs when a driver acts in a way that causes, or can potentially cause, physical harm or distress to other motorists. The behavior is antisocial and can lead to car accidents, injury, or death. In many states, road rage is a criminal offense, and it can lead to...
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, but texting while driving may be one of the most dangerous types of distracted driving. Thousands of Missouri drivers and pedestrians get into traffic accidents each year because a...
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 the latest example: CAPE GIRARDEAU, Sept. 10, 2019 – A Cape Girardeau County jury has awarded a record $17 million in damages to a 9-year-old Southeast Missouri girl who...
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 North America that could roll away if not in “park” mode. Fusion models from 2013 through 2016 allow the key to be removed when the vehicle is not in...