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Dram Shop Liability in Missouri Drunk Driving Accident Cases

Drunk Driving Injuries If you were injured in a drunk driving accident in Missouri, you might have grounds for a claim not only against the

April 12, 2018

Can I File a Car Accident Claim If I Was Partially At Fault?

Filing a Car Accident Claim When You Are Partially At Fault After most car accidents, the victim’s first source of compensation is the insurance company

April 10, 2018

Broker Liability For Truck Crash Injuries

Tractor Trailer Injury Cases Tractor trailer crashes are some of the most devastating. These crashes often cause serious injury or death. Mandatory insurance limits are often

April 6, 2018

4 Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents & How to Avoid Them

Motorcycle Accidents & How to Avoid Them Motorcycles offer an exhilarating thrill ride that no other vehicle can match. But all it takes is one

April 5, 2018

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Missouri?

Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Missouri The unexpected loss of a family member is one of life’s most tragic events and can cause a major emotional

April 3, 2018

Arc Flash Injury

Arc flashes are an electrical explosion that emit extreme temperatures and concussive force. Arc flashes injure over 2000 people a year. Several hundred people are

April 1, 2018

How to Prove Damages in a Missouri Slip and Fall Claim

Damages in a Missouri Slip and Fall Claim Spilled liquids, cracked sidewalks, uneven floor surfaces—there are countless factors that contribute to trip, slip and fall

March 29, 2018

Custody and Teenagers

Child Custody & Teenagers Teens are different than small children. For those who are raising or have raised teenagers, I realize that’s an understatement. In

March 28, 2018

Truck Accidents Due to Overloaded Cargo

Overload Cargo What You Need to Know The vast majority of truck accidents are entirely avoidable. But sometimes, truck drivers and trucking companies break the law or behave

March 26, 2018

4 Common Causes of Commercial Truck Accidents

Most drivers aren’t exactly in their “comfort zone” when they’re travelling alongside a semi-truck. Although commercial truckers tend to have plenty of experience behind the

March 22, 2018

ATV Injuries

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) accidents result in nearly hundreds of deaths and over an estimated 150,000 injuries each year. Alcohol, excessive speed, poor judgment and driver inexperience

March 20, 2018

4 Reasons to Hire a Missouri Car Accident Attorney

Recovering fair compensation after a car accident often involves an uphill legal battle. Even if liability seems obvious, the insurance company will look for any

March 13, 2018

Snaps, Texts and Distracted Driving

Alert Today-Alive Tomorrow Distracted driving (snaps or texts) can get you killed. Driving while focusing on a message or video divides your attention. Driving a

March 12, 2018

Child Custody Seven Tips for Success

Child Custody in Divorce If you are considering divorce or separation and you have children, you and your spouse will likely have some sort of

March 12, 2018

4 Qualities to Look for When Hiring a Car Accident Attorney in Missouri

Regardless of their practice area, most attorneys have reliable references and a passion for the law. But if you’re dealing with the financial impact of

March 8, 2018

How to Maintain Privacy in a Divorce

Divorce: When Private Matters Become Public Knowledge Privacy in our personal life is important to everyone. Unfortunetly, a divorce is a public proceeding filed in court. For

March 6, 2018

Social Media Evidence in Divorce & Custody Cases

Social Media has quickly become one of the most popular methods to express feelings and share information. Social media is an important part of modern life

March 5, 2018

How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

How much is my personal injury case worth? This is one of the most common questions we are asked by new clients. The answer really

March 4, 2018

Social Media Can Effect Your Legal Case

Social media is one of the most popular ways to communicate. Digital communcation via email, text and other applications is common. Unfortunately, in legal proceedings,

March 2, 2018

Important Evidence to Strengthen Your Motorcycle Accident Claim

The success of your motorcycle accident claim will ultimately hinge on the strength of your evidence. The insurance company will look for any possible excuse

March 1, 2018

Who Might Be Liable for Damages After a Truck Accident in Missouri?

Proving liability after a truck acciden t can be more complicated than after most passenger-vehicle collisions because several parties often share a percentage of fault. Depending on

February 26, 2018

What Damages Are Recoverable After a Car Accident in Missouri?

The cost of medical bills, lost income, and vehicle repairs can add up quickly after a serious car accident. If your crash was caused by

February 23, 2018

Hours of Service Regulations and Fatigue

The Hours of Service (HoS) Regulations were introduced to prevent fatigue-related accidents by restricting the number of hours a commercial driver can spend behind the

February 19, 2018

How to Prove Negligence After a Car Accident in Missouri

If you were injured in an accident caused by another driver, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, medical bills, vehicle repairs, pain

February 16, 2018