The ‘Careless and Imprudent’ Statute

St. Louis man after a accident

What effect does a reckless driving charge on an injury claim in Missouri? In the United States, while some states clearly enlist driver behavior like speeding or passing an emergency vehicle as reckless driving, other states describe reckless driving as a deliberate disregard for traffic and safety rules and exhibiting driving behavior that proves to … Read more

Updated: August 17, 2024

Marijuana Related Car Accidents

man smoking marijuana

A recent study suggests that in one state that has legalized the drug, the instances of fatal crashes caused by impairment due to the drug have almost doubled. Decriminalization of possession of marijuana and legalization of medicinal and recreational use of marijuana in a number of states are causing a negative impact on road safety. … Read more

Updated: November 12, 2024

Common Fractures Resulting from Car Accidents

St. Louis man with fracture looking over medical bill

While fractures and broken bones are rarely life threatening, they are extremely painful, can prove to be expensive when it comes to treatment and take a long time to heal. They can lead to temporary and permanent damage and can, at times, lead to permanent disabilities. Fractures and broken bones resulting from a car accident … Read more

Updated: September 23, 2019

Should You Report a Car Accident If There Was No Damage?

St. Louis woman examining car

It is important to understand that although there might not be any obvious damage, there is always the likelihood that something could surface. You are going about your day and in a hurry, so you fail to look back while you are pulling out of your parking space. just as you are pulling out, another … Read more

Updated: October 14, 2022

St Louis Missouri Traffic Deaths Increased in 2016

car smashed in st louis fatal accident

Estimates indicate that, for the second year in a row, traffic deaths are on the rise. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently reported that Missouri has exceeded 900 traffic deaths in 2016 which is approximately 12% more than 2015. Based on the estimates of 2016, it is shown that in the first 9 months, 27,875 people … Read more

Updated: January 17, 2019