Category: Roadway Accidents

Kirkwood Man Dies After Hit And Run Accident

A fifty-year-old Kirkwood man has died after being the victim of a hit and run car accident this week. The Kirkwood Police Department were on the scene, where the man was found lying in the road, unresponsive. He was taken to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, according to an article on […]

Written by on February 27, 2014

When Should You Contact An Attorney After A Car Accident?

When you’re in a car accident, your mind is spinning. Even if you’re not badly injured, it can be a confusing and devastating time, leaving you wondering what steps you should take to ensure that all of the legalities are being taken care of. As your St. Louis personal injury attorney, it’s our job to […]

Written by on February 6, 2014

Should You Accept The Insurance Settlement?

As your St. Louis attorney, we’ve worked with many clients over the years, and we understand how insurance companies operate after an accident has taken place. If you or someone you love has been in an accident recently, you might be a little bit confused about how you should proceed. The Settlement In our experience, […]

Written by on February 4, 2014

Research Shows Drunk Driving Accidents Are On The Decline

Drunk driving accidents have been declining in numbers, according to a recent article on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website. However, now that New Year’s Eve has passed, we’re still waiting on the numbers to come out that will let us know how many accidents occurred on one of the biggest drinking and partying days of the […]

Written by on January 23, 2014

Officials Hope New Illinois Laws Will Decrease Amount Of Accidents

Starting January 1, 2014, some new laws went into effect in the State of Illinois, and officials are hoping that these new laws will cut down on the amount of accidents that are caused by people using their cell phones while they’re driving. According to an article on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website, some Illinois […]

Written by on January 21, 2014

Speed And Alcohol Both Determined To Be A Factor In Fatal Crash Investigation

This past summer, a fatal car crash on Homestead Manor Drive in Wildwood, Missouri took the lives of three teenagers. The fourth passenger of the car survived the accident, which took place when the eighteen-year-old driver missed a curve in the road, sideswiped a tree, hit the deck of a home, and ended up traveling down […]

Written by on January 16, 2014

Country Star Chris Cagle Arrested For DWI

Anyone can be arrested for drunk driving, and country music sensation, Chris Cagle, is proof. The forty-five-year-old star was arrested earlier in December near Dallas, Texas. According to an article on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website, he was pulled over after he ran a red light. The police officer on the scene noticed that he appeared […]

Written by on January 9, 2014

Fatal Car Accident Leaves Many With Questions On Christmas Eve

The Christmas and New Year’s holiday season is notorious for being the time of year when police officers see an increase of motor vehicle accidents. Many factors come into play during this time of year, whether it’s drugs and alcohol, driving too quickly to finish shopping, or just being distracted, all of these contribute to […]

Written by on January 2, 2014

Drunk Driver Causes Fatal Crash On Illinois Roadway

Charges have been filed against a thirty-two-year-old man who was driving under the influence of alcohol and hit a pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. According to KMOV.com, the man will be charged with one count of reckless homicide, and one count of aggravated driving under the influence. The accident […]

Written by on December 31, 2013