A $10 million settlement was reached in a wrongful death case arising from a tragic multi-vehicle crash in Missouri. The case stemmed from a collision that claimed the lives of a married couple who had been together for decades. Goldblatt...
Key Takeaways Missouri defines wrongful death as death from negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct. A claim requires duty of care, breach, causation, and damages. Causation requires a direct link between breach and death. The proof standard is preponderance of evidence,...
Key Takeaways Whiplash is a neck injury caused by rapid motion in rear-end collisions, affecting the soft tissues. Symptoms may appear days later, allowing insurers to dispute accident causation. Missouri uses a fault-based system allowing recovery from the at-fault driver....
Key Takeaways Missouri law allows compensation for physical pain and emotional distress from negligent crashes. Qualifying depends on injury severity and recovery duration, affecting daily activities. Consistent medical records are required to connect injuries to real-life impact. Personal journals document...
Key Takeaways Missouri allows recovery despite partial fault; compensation is reduced by the degree of shared fault. Proving negligence requires linking a safety violation directly to the collision. Electronic logging data can show drivers exceeded legal driving hours. Liability may...
Key Takeaways Missouri law focuses on age, height, and weight, not front seat age. Children under 4 or under 40 pounds must use a child safety seat. Children ages 4 through 7 must use a booster unless meeting height or...
