PTSD is an anxiety disorder that is triggered by a traumatic event. How people handle the stress of traumatic events varies greatly between individuals. While some people can recover and move on, others may be plagued by the fear and anxiety that the … [Read more...] about Car Accident Related PTSD: Is The Treatment Compensable?
Car Accident
What To Do If the Defense Appeals a Jury Verdict
Being injured by another driver's negligence is stressful enough. What happens then when the insurance carrier is reluctant to pay? The arduous task of filing a claim in order to help offset the medical costs begins. This can take months, … [Read more...] about What To Do If the Defense Appeals a Jury Verdict
Sharing the Road with Cyclists
Cyclists are expected to follow the same rules and laws as motorists when utilizing Missouri roadways. In return, they have an expectation to be given the same notice and respect as any other vehicle. Drivers and riders alike need to be vigilant … [Read more...] about Sharing the Road with Cyclists
The Common Risks Associated With Teenage Drivers
Car accident rates for people 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 were … [Read more...] about The Common Risks Associated With Teenage Drivers
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 … [Read more...] about The Importance of Likeability and Credibility
