Missouri Car Accident Laws & Compensation Guide: Fault, Deadlines, Insurance & Damages

Key Takeaways: • Missouri Is an At-Fault State. The insurance company of the driver who caused your accident usually pays for damages. But if you have some responsibility for the crash, Missouri’s comparative negligence rule can reduce your payout. • Five-Year Filing Deadline. You have… read more

Understanding Car Accident Liability Laws: Your Rights vs. Responsibilities

Car Accident Liability Laws – Key Takeaways: Your Rights in a Car Accident: If another’s negligence causes your accident, you could be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. Your Responsibilities: Documenting the accident scene, seeking immediate medical… read more

What Is a Spoliation Letter and Why It’s Crucial in Trucking Cases

Key Takeaways: A spoliation letter is a legal document that stops trucking companies from accidentally deleting or deliberately destroying evidence after an accident.  While federal law requires trucking companies to maintain driver logs and other crucial evidence, they may legally destroy such records after a… read more

The Flaw in Missouri’s Wrongful Death Law: When Negligent Class Members Profit

Bradley Law has written extensively on the topic of wrongful death laws in Missouri. Recently, we handled two different cases that unfortunately involved the death of young children. The protect the identities of those families, we will not go into any specific details, but suffice… read more

Understanding Missouri Sovereign Immunity Laws

At Bradley Law Personal Injury Lawyers, we are often contacted by individuals seeking justice after being injured due to the negligence of a state, city, or local government agency. These cases are among the most complex in personal injury law—and they come with significant legal… read more

At What Age Can Kids Sit in the Front Seat of a Car in St. Louis, MO?

Parents would do almost anything to keep their children happy and healthy and spare them from harm. With careful planning and understanding of child safety laws, you can do a lot to ensure the well-being of kids in your care. Unfortunately, you can’t always control… read more

Right-of-Way Laws in Missouri

Drivers often view Missouri’s right-of-way laws as the unspoken rules of the road. However, it’s important to recognize that while right-of-way laws aren’t always obvious, they’re very real. Breaking these traffic regulations brings consequences, such as serious car accidents, tickets, and significant financial trouble.  The… read more

What Is Missouri’s Open Container Law?

Almost every state in the country has open container laws that prevent people from driving with an open container of alcohol in the car and from drinking alcohol in a public place. However, Missouri is one of the six states that doesn’t restrict those activities…. read more

St. Louis Marijuana Laws — What You Need to Know

Marijuana possession and usage laws are complicated in Missouri and throughout the United States. The drug is subject to federal and state laws, which do not always agree with one another. One could be in compliance with state law only to be in violation of… read more

Right-of-Way Laws in St. Louis, MO

St. Louis right-of-way laws exist so that drivers know how to proceed safely in uncertain driving situations. All drivers learn these laws in their driver’s education class. However, since most people take such classes as teenagers, it doesn’t hurt to review how you should react… read more