by donnersa | Jun 16, 2020 | Blog, Personal Injury
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...
by donnersa | May 11, 2020 | Blog, Personal Injury
Drivers in Missouri, as elsewhere, are expected to pay continual attention to the road. Activities like using the phone, eating, drinking and talking with passengers take one’s attention away from the road, making a crash more likely. This is especially the case in...
by donnersa | May 6, 2020 | Blog, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
Not all car crash injuries are immediately apparent, so those who come away relatively unscathed from a crash in Missouri should wait before doing anything drastic. For instance, the other driver’s auto insurance company may want them to sign a release of...
by donnersa | Apr 27, 2020 | Blog, Personal Injury
Red-light running crashes led to 939 deaths in 2017, which is the highest the number has been in 10 years. AAA noted that this also marked a 28% increase from the figure from 2012. While most Missouri drivers are aware that running a red light is illegal, many do not...
by donnersa | Mar 30, 2020 | Blog, Personal Injury
Those who drive on Missouri roads may be more distracted by their infotainment systems than by texting or driving while impaired. This was the main takeaway of a study conducted by a firm called IAM RoadSmart. The study asked 20 people to use the Apple CarPlay and 20...
by donnersa | Nov 8, 2019 | Personal Injury
As a resident of Missouri who spends a lot of time on the roads, it’s possible that you may end up getting involved in a crash. Some crashes can lead to crush injuries. This type of injury can occur when you end up pinned between hard surfaces for a certain...
by donnersa | Jul 11, 2019 | Firm News, Personal Injury
Missourians are encouraged to find ways other than driving to get to and fro. Riding a bicycle is a positive activity as it saves money, helps people stay in shape and is good for the environment. People across the spectrum from students to high-powered business...
by donnersa | May 31, 2019 | Firm News, Personal Injury
When a Missourian is injured on someone else’s property, they might not immediately consider that the property owner was somehow responsible for the incident. At the time, they will have greater concerns such as dealing with the injury, how much time they will...
by donnersa | Apr 18, 2019 | Firm News, Personal Injury
The word “addiction” can have inherently negative connotations regardless of the topic. However, for Missourians and people across the nation, it is an apt way to describe how many people perceive their smartphones. Unable to put it down even if it puts...
by donnersa | Jan 4, 2019 | Firm News, Personal Injury
Roadwork is common and necessary in St. Louis and throughout Missouri. While many drivers will view it as an inconvenience and a delay as they try to get from one place to another, it is important to maintain road safety. When drivers encounter road work, they are...
