Personal Injury Law FAQs

Main Types of Car Accidents

June 26, 2026 | Car Accidents

Key Takeaways

  • Rear-end, T-bone, and head-on collisions are among the most frequent crash types on Missouri roads.
  • Distracted driving, speeding, and impaired driving are the leading causes of crashes statewide.
  • Missouri law requires minimum liability coverage, but uninsured drivers leave injured victims with limited options.

What Happens if a Pedestrian Hit by a Car Makes a Claim?

June 17, 2026 | Pedestrian Accidents

Key Takeaways

  • A pedestrian hit-by-a-car claim must be filed within five years under Missouri law.
  • Seeking medical care immediately protects both your health and your legal case.
  • Compensation can be affected by shared fault, injury severity, and available insurance coverage.
  • Evidence gathered at the scene, including photos and witness statements, may strengthen your case.

Understanding Compensation for Wrongful Death Cases

June 12, 2026 | Wrongful Death

Key Takeaways

  • Missouri law allows eligible family members to sue for wrongful death when negligence causes a loved one’s death.
  • Filing a wrongful death claim requires proving duty, breach, causation, and damages under Missouri law.
  • No single average settlement exists; recoveries vary widely based on the facts of each case.

Who’s at Fault in a T-Bone Accident?

June 11, 2026 | Car Accidents

Key Takeaways

  • T-bone accidents occur when one vehicle strikes the side of another, most often at intersections.
  • Missouri law requires drivers to yield the right-of-way at uncontrolled intersections and when turning left.
  • Fault may extend beyond the two drivers to include municipalities, employers, or vehicle manufacturers.

Main Causes of Truck Accidents

June 9, 2026 | Truck Accidents

Key Takeaways

  • Understanding the causes of truck accidents starts with driver fatigue, which is often tied to hours-of-service violations.
  • Distracted driving, speeding, and impaired operation each significantly raise a truck driver’s crash risk.
  • Liability in truck accident cases can extend to the driver, the carrier, the shipper, or the maintenance contractor.

How to File a Slip and Fall Lawsuit

June 4, 2026 | Premises Liability

Key Takeaways

  • Missouri property owners owe a duty of reasonable care to all lawful visitors on their premises.
  • Seeking medical attention immediately after a fall protects both your health and your legal claim.
  • Proving fault requires showing the owner created, knew about, or should have found the hazard.
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