Category: Car Accidents

What to Know About Electric Scooter Personal Injury Lawsuits

Electric scooters – or e-scooters - have transformed much about St. Louis. Not only do they provide a great means of transportation, but they have also helped people start new companies. While they should be celebrated, there's no denying that there is ample room for litigation because of accidents and injuries. Let's talk about what that […]

Written by on December 17, 2019

St Louis Police Officer Strikes Child During Pursuit Without Emergency Lights On

It's not uncommon to see high-speed police chases in St. Louis. They happen all the time. But there is a process of pursuing people that police officers have to follow. One did not follow the protocol, and the result was that a child was very severely injured.  Failing to Turn on the Emergency Lights Emergency […]

Written by on December 3, 2019

Hit-And-Run Driver Charged After Fatal Death Of A Four-Year-Old In A Stroller

Pedestrian accidents are far too common in St. Louis. There is a much higher risk involved when a pedestrian is hit by a car or truck, and the accident is more likely to have fatal consequences. That is exactly what happened in St. Louis County following a recent hit-and-run. Four-Year-Old Dies in Hit-and-Run A mother was […]

Written by on November 5, 2019

Family of Man Killed in Auto Accident with Celebrity Settles Case for $2.5 Million

Wrongful death lawsuits can result in decent settlements for the victims' families. But even more money may be paid out when the person to blame for the accident is a celebrity. You may remember a crash that took place in 2017 that involved Chris Soules from The Bachelor. The family recently won a settlement of […]

Written by on October 24, 2019

“Creative Lawyering” Leads to Surprising Settlement in Car Accident

Car accident lawsuits are rarely cut and dry. The victim has the responsibility to prove that the other driver was at fault, and there are many other variables to consider. These cases can take a lot of time and attention, but when additional factors come into play, it may be even harder to get a […]

Written by on October 3, 2019

What to Know and Do After a Bicycle/Car Accident

With everyone becoming more conscious of the environment, a lot of people are choosing to ride bicycles rather than driving their cars. But the reality is that while it does make a difference, cyclists are certainly not making themselves safer. In fact, there are a lot of bicycle accidents in Missouri. But strangely enough, there […]

Written by on September 24, 2019

Motorcycle Collides with Pick-Up Truck on Highway

We may be approaching fall, but while the warm weather continues, people will still be making good use of it by riding their motorcycles. Not enough drivers are cautious about motorcyclists on the road. One recent accident that involved ten motorcycles and a pickup truck is proof of that.  Pickup Truck Crashes Into Motorcycles The […]

Written by on September 10, 2019

How Does the Insurance Company Decide Who Is at Fault in a Car Accident

If you have recently been in a car accident, you probably went through all of the proper steps. You have a police report, you sought medical attention, and then you contacted both insurance companies.  Both your and the other driver's insurance companies have a big job ahead of them. It's up to them to help […]

Written by on August 29, 2019

Who Decides Fault in a Car Accident?

Getting a settlement or winning a lawsuit after a car accident all depends on who was at fault. If the victim shared responsibility for the crash, their settlement can be drastically reduced.  But how is fault determined? Three different entities actually weigh in on this decision. Let's talk about their roles in more detail.  How […]

Written by on August 27, 2019