One Man Dies in Fiery Car Crash

Accidents due to driver negligence still occur frequently, and anyone who has been injured as a result of another driver’s carelessness should contact a Missouri car accident attorney. Holding negligent drivers responsible for their actions is an important part of keeping Missouri roads safe and keeping traffic accident fatalities low.  Missouri drivers should continue to …

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Updated: June 22, 2015

Columbia Teens Seriously Injured in Car Crash

On Saturday afternoon two teenagers were seriously injured in a car accident. The boys, Cameron M. Parry and James R. Scott, were traveling in a 2008 Honda Civic driven by Eleazar P. Timko, 17, of Columbia, when the vehicle suddenly slammed into two trees. The crash happened at 3:55 p.m. Timko apparently lost control of …

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Updated: April 5, 2025

Missouri Surgeon Helps Pull Accident Victims From Wrecked Vehicle

surgeon helps car accident victims

A car accident that happened Tuesday, February 11 resulted in no fatalities, partly due to a Missouri surgeon who rushed to help. Andrew Collette, a southwest Missouri orthopedic surgeon, had worked in Joplin for the Freemason Health System for the last six months. He and a colleague, Angie Thomure, supervisor of physician operations, were driving …

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Updated: February 28, 2017

Insurance Companies Acting in Bad Faith

When you purchase an insurance policy, you do so with the idea that they are going to act in your best interest. The problem is, insurance is a business just like any other whose goal is to make money. When you are suddenly costing them a large sum they may be reluctant to pay. Fortunately, …

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Updated: February 22, 2014

The Challenges Motorcyclists Face on the Road

St. Louis Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Motorcyclists are presented with some unique challenges.  In order to have a safe experience, both riders and other drivers need to understand some of these challenges. The size of a motorcycle is part of what makes it so appealing to many riders. But it is also what can make riding a motorcycle less than safe …

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Updated: November 12, 2024

The Impact of a Sympathetic Plaintiff in Personal Injury

There is a good reason why 80% of personal injury lawsuits never see the inside of a courtroom. Defendant’s lawyers know that sympathy plays a large role in a jury’s decision. This is particularly true for a truck accident, as the injuries are usually debilitating, compelling a jury to apply punitive damages. Research into jury …

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Updated: April 5, 2025