Property-based injuries can be serious and have long-term consequences. Often when a victim slips and falls on the property of another person, they are left with pain and trauma that can impact them long into the future. In St. Louis and throughout Missouri, victims...
Are online retailers liable for products sold by third parties?
Most of us in St. Louis have purchased something from online retail giant Amazon. However, what you may not realize is that the product you bought on Amazon actually came from a third-party vendor. In fact, it may surprise you to learn that almost 60% of items sold on...
Bad Faith Insurance Tactics Can Destroy a Victim’s Claim
When Missouri residents are injured or suffer some sort of property damage, they hope that their insurance companies will be there to help them receive compensation. Insurance exists to help people who've been injured or who have experienced some sort of property...
What’s good and bad about driver-assistance systems
Missouri residents who are thinking about installing advanced driver-assistance systems, or ADAS, in their cars will want to consider both the good and the bad. First off, ADAS technology is effective in preventing collisions. Forward collision warning, rear...
Amber turn signals can prevent rear-end collisions
The latest cars, pickup trucks and SUVs in Missouri and around the country are packed with an array of safety features ranging from sophisticated semi-autonomous electronic systems to common horns and sun visors. Auto manufacturers choose to fit new safety features to...
Five most common factors in truck collisions
With a passenger vehicle weighing an average of 4,000 pounds and an 18-wheeler about 80,000 pounds, it's understandable that passenger vehicle occupants can be left with serious injuries after colliding with a truck. Missouri drivers should know what the five most...
Self-driving cars may prevent fewer crashes than expected
As automakers continue to develop self-driving cars, residents in Missouri and across the U.S. are envisioning a time when there will be no accidents at all on the roads. However, according to a study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, this will be far...
The hazards of driving on rural roads
Some people in Missouri might be surprised to learn that rural roads can actually be more dangerous than city roads. This is a common misconception, and the false sense of security it gives can lead to careless behaviors that make them even more hazardous. These...
Research into pedestrian accidents shows they are on the rise
Auto accidents are a constant danger on the Missouri roadways. Drivers who are distracted, under the influence, drowsy, reckless or negligent can spark a crash. Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable to injuries and death in a collision. Pedestrian accidents are...
Tire blowout accidents are deadly and often preventable
Thousands of road users are killed or seriously injured each year in Missouri and around the country in motor vehicle accidents caused by tire blowouts. One such accident that attracted widespread media attention took place on Interstate 40 in New Mexico in August...