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...
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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...
Who’s Responsible if I’m Injured on Another’s Property?
Reasonable warning is the key when it comes to the viability of a lawsuit involving personal injury on someone else’s property. Property owners – both commercial (think stores, public places) and residential (homeowners) have a responsibility to ensure individuals are protected from an unreasonable risk of injury while on their property....
Ways to Spot Nursing Home Neglect
Placing a loved one in someone else’s care is never an easy process, and finding a trusted environment for those we love requires research, budgeting and overcoming emotional obstacles. All of these things make cases of nursing home neglect even more traumatic for both the seniors affected and their family...
What are my Rights if I’m Hurt at Work?
Work can hurt. Occasionally, labor-intensive work can have employees limping off the jobsite or attached to a heating pad over the weekend. Sometimes, things can go very wrong, leaving employees seriously injured. Workers’ Compensation Workers’ compensation is an insurance purchased by the employer to cover injuries incurred in the workplace....
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...