Accidents Involving Reckless Emergency Vehicles

Driver’s of emergency vehicles have an obligation to drive safely. Drivers know that they are supposed to yield to all emergency vehicles that are operating with their lights and sirens. While we may think that they rule the road, the truth is they too are required to operate within safe guidelines. Just this past October …

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Reaching a Fair Settlement Amount

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It is important to take all factors into consideration when determining a fair settlement amount. DO NOT settle too quickly. Consult with an attorney. Once the dust settles after a car accident and your wounds begin to heal, the bills start to arrive. Insurance adjusters start to call and you begin to wonder if an …

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Vehicle Damage in Relation to Bodily Damage

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Drivers and passengers involved in low speed crashes may experience injury even if their car was not severely damaged. Have you ever watched a NASCAR race when there is a crash and wondered how the driver can get up and walk away when his car has been left in pieces? His car is designed to …

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When an Employee is Involved in an Accident

Being involved in a car accident while on the job opens up an array of complex legal issues. There are many occupations that require an employee to drive their own vehicles as part of their daily workload. Real estate agents for example, who drive out to homes on a regular basis, use their own car …

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Texting and Driving on Missouri Roadways

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The NTSB estimates that at any given moment almost 1 in every 100 motor vehicle drivers are texting, emailing, or surfing the web. Nearly 20% of all car accidents each year can be attributed to distracted drivers. A collision can happen in a split second. Paying full attention to the road while driving is fundamental …

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Two Killed, One Severely Injured in Recent Missouri Accidents

In Stone County, Missouri, a car accident Thursday, October 2, killed two people.  The accident happened on Highway 39, about two miles north of Carr Lane, the Missouri State Highway Patrol report. A 2001 Dodge Durango was traveling southbound on Highway 39 when suddenly it crossed over the center lane and then slammed into a …

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