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The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C. has the resources to help victims of truck accidents in Missouri and Illinois. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration set new regulations in 2011 that responded to the widespread problem of truck driver fatigue. Trucking companies had 18 months to put these into practice and on …
Nothing affects a family more than the unexpected death of a father, mother, or child. When a person dies as the result of some unjust action or negligence, family members of the deceased individual can bring a civil wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible party. There are many different circumstances that can result in a …
A double vehicle crash in St. Francois County recently resulted in the death of one man. The accident occurred at 9:35 p.m. on Missouri Route 8, when David Swanguarim, 33, of Desloge, Mo. attempted to pass another car. Swanguarium reportedly lost control of his 1988 Chevy Cavalier, skidded sideways, and struck the front of the …
The overall incidence of fatal crashes among teen drivers has decreased over the past decade. This is good news, despite the unsettling number of recent horrific reports of deadly car accidents involving teenagers. During spring break, one teen was driving to a nearby town with four friends to have some fun after he dropped his …
Several recent car accidents in Missouri show how unpredictable sharing the road with other drivers can be and how the carelessness of one driver can impact the lives of many others. Around 12:45 a.m. last Friday, June 14, in Kansas City, Missouri, two cars were involved in an accident. During the collision, one of the …
Are you driving one of the safest nine vehicle models? A study by The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that improved vehicle designs can play a major role in reducing the number of deaths from fatal car accidents. The study found that nine vehicle models released in 2011 had a driver death rate of zero. …