A car accident can happen to anyone, at any time. And they often happen without warning. A person may be just driving along on their usual route when all of a sudden their whole life changes in the blink of an eye. They may be left with severe physical trauma.After an...
Car Accidents
A look at car accident settlements
When people are traveling from one place to another, they are probably not thinking about everything that could go wrong. If people did that, the fear of a terrible accident would keep them off of the roads completely. Instead, many Missouri residents push the...
How is insurance handled after a car accident?
For those who have been involved in a car accident, there can be a lot of initial shock and trauma. They may have to deal with serious injuries, property damage, police reports and mechanics. On top of all that, they may also have to contact their insurance company or...
Understanding how to respond to a car accident
A car accident often happens out of nowhere. People are just driving along when, all of a sudden, the negligent action of another driver causes a wreck. While a car accident may only result in insurance headaches and property damage, it can also cause major damage and...
The dangers and risks of speeding in Missouri
When drivers are behind the wheel, they are responsible for upholding Missouri traffic laws. This includes following all post speed limits. While going a few miles-per-hour over the speed limit may not seem like a big deal, it can cause major car accidents. A...
When do pedestrians have the right-of-way in Missouri?
In a recent blog post, this blog highlighted the story of a pedestrian that was killed when hit by a car during a car accident. According to reports, the pedestrian was a bystander to the car accident that occurred in Kansas City. Unfortunately, similar car accidents...
Pedestrian killed in car accident on Prospect Ave in Kansas City
When people think of car accident victims, they likely think about the people inside the cars. While it is true that the drivers and passengers inside a car are likely to be injured in a car accident, they aren't the only people that could be involved. Pedestrians,...
What is distracted versus reckless driving in Missouri?
Although the safety features of motor vehicles continue to improve, car accidents injure thousands and claim the lives of thousands more every year. Most car accidents are completely avoidable with at least one of the drivers involved to blame. A growing number of...
The importance of yielding the right of way
Driving is a relatively dangerous activity regardless of how safely one drives. Because driving is so dangerous, there are many rules that drivers must learn and apply whenever they take to the roadways. There are many rules of the road spelled out in Missouri state...
Man finds surprise in arm from 1964 car accident
The effects of an accident can stay with those involved for months, years and, in some cases, a lifetime. Many times, the physical injuries heal first, leaving a victim to deal with the psychological trauma of being involved in a serious accident, which can leave a...