Not many things are more frustrating than when you bring home a new purchase that you are excited about, only to find out it is defective or does not work. Maybe you were even misled into believing the product was something else than what it really is. Unfortunately,...
Fatal crash shows motorcyclists’ risk in motor vehicle accidents
The vulnerability of motorcyclists is a known issue in St. Louis and throughout Missouri. With the number of drivers of cars and trucks who do not pay attention to motorcycles, operate their vehicles recklessly, are negligent or are distracted behind the wheel, a...
Distracted teens at high risk for having motor vehicle accidents
Just about everyone in Missouri will have a story about seeing a person behind the wheel of an automobile who is looking down and clearly using a mobile device instead of looking straight ahead and watching what they should be watching: the road. The problem is...
Pedestrian hit by SUV suffers personal injury and dies
There is no doubt that pedestrians in Saint Louis and throughout Missouri will be safer when they are crossing the street, if they stay in crosswalks and adhere to traffic signals telling them when to go. Unfortunately, that is not a guarantee that people will be...
Collateral damage of motor vehicle accidents shown in fatality
When there are motor vehicle accidents in Missouri, it does not necessarily need to be between two vehicles to do damage and even cause a fatality. Collateral damage and a chain reaction can lead to injuries and death. If, for example, a vehicle hits a structure and...
Benefits of class action lawsuits
When multiple people have suffered at the hands of another individual or business, justice should follow. Maybe you faced discrimination at the workplace. Or maybe you fell victim to a defective product. You might be aware that other people have similar experiences....
Missouri ranks high in fatal motor vehicle accidents
Keeping track of fatal motor vehicle accident statistics happen in each state, and it can be a useful tool to determine why they happen and to craft strategies to reduce their frequency. Even people in states safer states should still be concerned about a crash. For...
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and collector communication
Missourians who find themselves in debt and barraged by debt collectors might think they must take the constant harassment, and there is little they can do to stop it. The truth is that the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act provides certain protections to consumers...
Motorcycles involved in many deadly motor vehicle accidents
A spotlight was placed on motorcycle awareness and safety in May. National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is designed to highlight the risks that motorcyclists face and encourage drivers of conventional vehicles and larger vehicles across the nation to be more...
Motor vehicle accidents with motorcycles often lead to fatalities
Since motorcyclists are essentially defenseless when they are in a crash with a car, it is important for drivers of conventional vehicles in St. Louis and throughout Missouri to keep a close eye on their surroundings. Vigilance is a sound way to keep everyone safe,...