If you get involved in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, you should immediately consult with a Missouri car accident lawyer to discuss your legal rights and to seek fair compensation for your loss.
Since Uber drivers were introduced, the number of DUIs has decreased. An increasing number of people are choosing to use Uber instead of driving themselves after they have had a drink or two. The availability of affordable transportation options may be helping to reduce the frequency of drunk driving accidents. Has Uber Affected the Frequency of DUI Accidents? …
Nearly half of all fatal rollover accidents involve a drunk driver. Driving under the influence of any intoxicating and impairing substance like alcohol or drugs, is a serious offense. Rollover crashes are one type of accident that is known to cause serious damage to both property and life. According to the statistics, rollover accidents only …
This Halloween, take the necessary precautions to ensure that a fun-filled evening does not turn into a tragic one. For many, Halloween is great fun, but we must not forget that safety should come first for both drivers and child pedestrians. Young trick or treaters are two times more likely to be hit by a motor …
What are the most common causes of car accidents on St. Louis highways? According to statistics, the state of Missouri has been improving in highway safety. In 1978, approximately 1,224 fatalities and 65,749 injuries were recorded. Thirty-four years later, in 2014, there were 766 fatalities and 47,977 injuries. The numbers have been on a decline since …
Punitive damages are additional compensation awarded to claimants in certain cases of personal injury. A car accident victim has the right to seek compensation for personal injuries, lost wages, loss of normal life, and medical expenses if the car accident was caused by the negligence of another driver. The state of Missouri provides for punitive damages in car accidents involving …
Elevated blood alcohol levels affect a person’s motor skills. Have you ever noticed a police officer asking a driver to walk a straight line? Usually this happens when the police suspects a driver to be under the influence of alcohol. For this reason, some drivers are pulled over to submit to a breathalyser test to find out if their blood …