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The Dangers of Truck Underride Accidents

11/14/23

Truck accidents are terrifying and traumatic. When an 80,000-pound, fully loaded 18-wheeler and a 4,000-pound passenger car collide, the motorists in the smaller vehicle are vulnerable to severe injuries. The most catastrophic accidents involving passenger vehicles and large commercial trucks are underride accidents. Underride accidents remain underreported according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…

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Important Road Laws St. Louis Cyclists Should Know

11/09/23

Bicycling is a popular pastime in Missouri. The state’s varied terrain and rolling hills make it a cyclist’s dream destination. St. Louis offers cyclists bicycle groups for all ages, scenic trails, and family-friendly rides like the Meramec Greenway and Arnold’s Grove Trailhead. St. Louis also has a bike-friendly urban area with an extensive greenway bike…

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Does My Driving Record Affect My Car Accident Case?

11/06/23

After a car accident with injuries, the victim may quickly feel overwhelmed by medical bills, property damage to their vehicle, and lost paychecks while they’re recovering from their injuries. In Missouri’s fault-based insurance state, in order to recover the maximum compensation for their damages, they must prove the other driver was at fault for the…

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Consumer Products That Are Most Likely to Be Defective

11/02/23

As consumers, we’ve all experienced disappointment and frustration when a product doesn’t live up to expectations, but when a product causes a serious injury due to a defect, the consumer wasn’t merely exploited by a greedy manufacturer, they were directly injured due to a manufacturer’s negligence. Product manufacturers owe a duty of care to design,…

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[Study] The Deadliest and Safest Cities for Pedestrians

09/08/23

It’s dangerous out there if you’re a pedestrian. The number of pedestrians killed in car crashes has skyrocketed to more than 7,500, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. Not only does that figure represent a 77% increase in pedestrian fatalities since 2010 — compared to 25% for all other traffic fatalities — but it’s…

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