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Rights as a Passenger in a Missouri Car Accident

05/15/24

All drivers sharing the roadway have a duty to follow traffic laws and take reasonable measures to prevent causing an accident. When a driver’s careless or reckless actions breach their duty of care they are responsible for the accident and liable for damages to victims, including medical expenses, lost income, and compensation for pain and…

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Missouri’s New Hands-Free Law

05/13/24

Distracted driving accidents continue to rise across the nation as people have a growing dependency on their smartphones for communication, entertainment, and navigation. Fortunately, studies show that distracted driving in Missouri has dropped by 7.8% since the state enacted the Siddens-Benning Hands-Free Law prohibiting Missouri drivers from holding a cell phone while behind the wheel,…

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Liability for a Slip and Fall In the Rain

Property owners are responsible for maintaining their property in a safe condition that is free of safety hazards that could endanger those lawfully on a property. If they know of a hazardous condition on their property they must promptly address it with signage and repairs. During rainy seasons, slip-and-fall accidents become more common, but many…

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How Long Do Wrongful Death Lawsuits Take?

05/10/24

The death of a loved one always causes grief and anguish, but when the death was preventable and only occurred due to someone else’s actions, it’s particularly traumatic. The aftermath of a loved one’s wrongful death can be bewildering to close family members left behind, particularly when the deceased loved one was a family provider…

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How Liability is Determined In a Multi-Vehicle Pileup

05/06/24

Few accident scenes are as traumatic and chaotic as the aftermath of a multi-vehicle pileup, especially since there are often multiple serious injuries. Unfortunately, the confusion continues long after the accident when injury victims seek compensation for their damages like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. In fault-based insurance states like Missouri, injury…

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