Between 2011 and 2015, there was an average of 800 deaths in the U.S. due to car accidents in winter weather conditions. Even for an experienced driver, driving safely in winter weather can be challenging. After months of driving in mild weather conditions, it is easy to forget that driving in snow and ice can …
Missouri is a comparative law state; differing from a “no-fault” or a “fault” state, this means that both parties can be found negligent and responsible for their “portion” of the accident. At-fault states operate differently than comparative fault states. In at-fault states, only one driver is found to be negligent and liable in an accident. …
If you are involved in a car accident in St. Louis, you might be considering handling your claim on your own. If the other driver is at fault, you may reason that you can deal with their insurance carrier on your own. The problem is that the insurance carrier only has one interest in mind: …
The leading causes of auto fatalities were driving while intoxicated, improper lane usage, and excessive speeding. In 2015, nearly 900 individuals lost their lives due to fatal car accidents in the state of Missouri. The leading causes of auto fatalities were driving while intoxicated, improper lane usage, and excessive speeding. Auto accidents are responsible for …
If you have been in an auto accident with a tractor-trailer, there may be several parties responsible for paying your damages. Trucking accidents are different from other types of vehicle accidents. As they are typically more serious due to the heavier weight of trucks and the hazardous materials they transport, those who are in trucking …
Rear end collisions are the most common type of car accident in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) out of the 6 million car accidents that happen every year, 29% of them are rear-end accidents. In fact, it is the most common type of car accident in the U.S. …