Car Accidents Remain a Leading Cause of Child Death

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According to the CDC, many of the car accidents resulting in a childhood fatality could have been prevented. Many parents are in such a hurry these days that not much thought is given to putting a child in the car to hit the road. The statistics show, however, that the leading cause of childhood death … Read more

Updated: July 25, 2023

How Does the Law Determine Liability in a St. Louis Car Crash

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If you have been in a St. Louis Car Crash, how does the law determine who is at fault? When you are involved in an accident with another car or even multiple cars, someone is responsible for the car accident. They are said to be at “fault.” It is the determination of who is at … Read more

Updated: June 20, 2018

How Are St. Louis Car Accidents In Company Cars Legally Different?

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If involved in a car accident while driving a company car, you need to know whether you or your employer is liable. There are some additional perks that employees enjoy, like being issued a company car for transportation. Many companies provide not just the car, but also cover the cost of gas. What can be … Read more

Updated: November 12, 2024

Renting a Car and the Graves Amendment

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If you are going to rent a car, it is important to understand how the Graves Amendment will affect you if you are in a car accident. In 1995, the rules of vicarious liability were altered through something called the Graves Amendment. The Graves Amendment was an amendment that eliminated the ability for claims to … Read more

Updated: January 21, 2025

The Most Common Special Circumstances Auto Accidents

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Pedestrian accidents, rental liability, and animals can all be involved in vehicular collisions, and it isn’t always easy to discern who is at fault. When there is an accident that involves just two cars and two drivers, determining who is at fault is typically straightforward. But, when it comes to car accident laws, there are … Read more

Updated: August 23, 2019