Every personal injury case is unique – different contributing factors, different timelines, different impact on the victim’s life. Understanding the stages your case may go through will help you assist your attorney achieve the best possible outcome and also prepare you for the legal process. Your Initial Case Evaluation During...
Personal Injury – Vehicle Crashes
4 Factors That Impact The Value of Your Case
Every personal injury claim is unique, but there are common factors that affect the viability of your case. Knowing what those are can help you improve your chances of fair compensation. FAULT If the negligent party is clearly 100% at fault for your injury, this increases your case value. If...
What to Know About All-Terrain Vehicle Collisions
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) are popular vehicles among teens and adults; not only to haul heavy objects, but for recreational purposes as well. Many states, including Missouri, do not require a driver’s license to be issued in order to operate an ATV. Conversely, these vehicles are the cause of a high...
Injuries Sustained by an Uninsured Driver
In the state of Missouri, 14 percent of motorists do no have car insurance. There are a number of steps you can take if you find yourself in a situation where the other driver is uninsured. Your current insurance coverage policy may include uninsured motorist coverage. If you have suffered...
Why You Should Seek a Lawyer After Wrecking a Vehicle
The days following a significant automotive incident can be full of emotional turmoil, confusion and pain. Dealing with an insurance company over a dispute along with returning to everyday life, can affect relationships and mental well-being. By working with an attorney to get your well-deserved justice, you can focus on...
A Cyclist’s Quick Guide: What to do if you’re hit by a motor vehicle
You set out for your regular bike ride, and the weather is perfect. Traffic is denser than usual, but you’re an experienced cyclist and pride yourself in knowing traffic laws. You feel secure when you ride, but are attentive to your surroundings. And then…a neglectful vehicle runs into you. You...
5 Tips for Teaching Teens to Drive Safely with Distractions
We all know the hazards of distracted driving, but we don’t always let this knowledge stop us from peeking at our phones or playing with the radio dial. Today’s teens have grown up with technology that many adults didn’t have access to in their first years of driving. This electronic...
I didn’t go to the Hospital After a Collision, and Now I’m Hurt. What can I do?
If you were in an automobile wreck, you may have sustained long-term injuries and not know how to proceed, especially if you didn’t go to the hospital directly after the collision. People often leave the scene of a vehicle collision without seeking proper healthcare because the extent of the damage...
Four things to consider when hiring a personal injury attorney
Running an internet search for “personal injury lawyer” churn up result after result, and not knowing how to narrow them down can lead to a hasty and unfortunate decision. Knowing the right questions to ask is critical for making the best decision when hiring a personal injury attorney. Consultation A...
Automotive Crashes and Pedestrians
In May 2016, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released pedestrian data from 2014. – While the trend for total vehicle fatalities lowered by nearly 10,000 from 2005 to 2014, the percentage of pedestrian fatalities out of total vehicle fatalities has increased from 11 to 15 percent. In other words,...
How to Deal with Your Catastrophic Hit-and-Run Injury
Watching those responsible for your injuries flee the scene of a traffic collision can be a horrifying experience. If you have been injured at the fault of an unidentified person, do not attempt to apprehend anyone on your own. Here are some key steps to take to help build a...
What Not To Do After A Car Wreck
If you ever find yourself in a vehicle crash, regardless of who’s at fault, it’s important to know what you should – and should not – do to keep yourself safe and protect your potential legal claim. Don’t leave the scene If you can, move your vehicle a safe distance...