Car accident rates for drivers between the ages of 16 to 19 are higher than in any other age group. In the United States, traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers. A 2008 study on Missouri car accidents reports that there … [Read more...] about Common Risks for Young Drivers
Archives for December 2013
Trucking Companies and Negligent Hiring Practices
There are close to 800,000 truckers employed in the United States traveling 250 million miles per day on our highways. We travel alongside them without giving much thought to the person behind the wheel. What kind of training have they had? How is … [Read more...] about Trucking Companies and Negligent Hiring Practices
The Importance of Likeability and Credibility
When looking over a car accident claim and deciding how to proceed, a Missouri car accident attorney will consider the likeability of his client as well as his credibility. If the case is unable to be settled, and a jury trial is imminent, than those … [Read more...] about The Importance of Likeability and Credibility
Police Car Accident
People hurt in a police car accident often wonder if they are even allowed to file a claim. The truth is, law enforcement officers are held to a higher standard in situations where they cause harm to an innocent party. Besides their duty as a driver … [Read more...] about Police Car Accident
Rip and Run Taxi Cabs
St. Louis residents and tourists enjoy the convenience of taxi cabs, much like other major metropolitan cities. But when the meter is running, time is clicking away, and you may be in the way of the cab. Here in Saint Louis one does not hail a cab; … [Read more...] about Rip and Run Taxi Cabs
Wrongful Death Lawsuits Filed in Alcohol-Related Car Accidents
Car accidents involving drunk drivers are quite common in Missouri. Every year, many people get injured and killed in car accidents caused due to drunk driving. Recently, there was a case in which the family of a victim has filed a wrongful death … [Read more...] about Wrongful Death Lawsuits Filed in Alcohol-Related Car Accidents