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Adventurous cyclists sometimes describe Missouri as a “bicycle rider’s dream state” with gently rolling countryside carved by ancient glaciers, and home to the 240-mile Katy Trail and six other cross-state routes. Drivers in Missouri have a legal duty of care to remain alert to the presence of cyclists. Their duty requires taking all reasonable measures…
read moreMissouri is home to the iconic Katy Trail and adventurous terrain for avid cyclists. Not only is it a bicycle-destination state, but it’s also a bike-friendly state for residents who choose to bike recreationally or to work and school. Despite being home to more than six cross-state bicycle routes, Missouri state law fails to address…
read moreBicyclists have a right to share the roadway with vehicles and drivers must take all reasonable measures to avoid causing an accident to a bicyclist. If a driver’s carelessness causes an injury to a bicyclist, they are liable for the victim’s damages like medical expenses, lost wages, and compensation for pain and suffering. There are…
read moreBicycling is a family-friendly and health-conscious activity for Missouri residents, but when an accident occurs to a child in traffic, the results can be tragic. Despite Missouri’s pure comparative negligence insurance laws, the state never holds children to the same standards of reasonable care as adults. Children under the age of seven are never negligent…
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