Trucking Companies and Negligent Hiring Practices

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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 their driving record? When was the last time they took a break … Read more

Updated: February 12, 2021

The Importance of Likeability and Credibility

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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 those two factors will be key to obtaining the trust of … Read more

Updated: November 12, 2024

Wrongful Death Lawsuits Filed in Alcohol-Related Car Accidents

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Car accidents involving drunk drivers are quite common in Missouri. Every year, many people get injured and killed in car accidents caused due to drunk driving. Recently, there was a case in which the family of a victim has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a drunk driver, her mother, and a bar. The fatal … Read more

Updated: April 5, 2025

Common Reasons for Teen Car Accidents

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Accidents involving teens are common not only in Missouri, but throughout the United States. Unfortunately, many car accidents occurring in Missouri have a teenage driver involved in them. Statistics suggest that, per mile driven, drivers ages 16 to 19 are three times more likely than drivers age 20 and older to be involved in a … Read more

Updated: April 5, 2025

Educating Teens on Safe Driving

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A large number of car accidents occurring in Missouri and other parts of United States involve teenagers. The same view is echoed by law enforcement officials and other safety groups. Teenage drivers are at a high risk of getting involved in road accidents. Some statistics revealed by Children’s hospital of Philadelphia show that car accidents … Read more

Updated: October 14, 2024

When an Insurance Company Acts in Bad Faith

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Insurance is one of those necessary expenses that provides us with a service we hope we will never need. The average American is incapable of paying out of pocket for damages that can occur from a car accident. Auto insurance is a way of paying a small amount each month to ensure that any injury … Read more

Updated: February 12, 2021