Personal Injury Blog

Ryan Bradley | September 17, 2025 | Car Accident \ Missouri Law

Key Takeaways:  Local Missouri expertise matters. St. Louis car accident lawyers understand Missouri’s comparative negligence laws, local court procedures, and how St. Louis County judges handle cases. Trial-ready attorneys maximize compensation. Insurance companies typically offer more to clients of law firms with proven courtroom success…. read more

Ryan Bradley | September 8, 2025 | Car Accident \ Missouri Law

Key Takeaways: Missouri requires reports for injuries or $500+ in damage. Call the police immediately at the scene and file Form 1140 with the Missouri Department of Revenue within 30 days. Missing reporting deadlines has serious consequences. If you don’t file a report on time,… read more

Ryan Bradley | August 27, 2025 | Car Accident \ Missouri Law

Key Takeaways: Missouri Requires Three Types of Auto Insurance Coverage. The state mandates $25,000 per person/$50,000 per accident in bodily injury liability, $25,000 property damage liability, and $25,000/$50,000 in uninsured motorist coverage. This coverage is required and not optional in Missouri. Driving Without Insurance Can… read more

Ryan Bradley | August 15, 2025 | Car Accident \ Missouri Law

Key Takeaways: At Fault? You Could Still Recover Compensation. Missouri’s pure comparative fault system means you’re entitled to damages even if you share the blame for a crash. Don’t let an insurer convince you otherwise. Fault Percentages Cut Your Compensation. Your payout will be reduced… read more

Ryan Bradley | August 14, 2025 | Car Accident

Key Takeaways: Timing Matters: Missouri gives you five years to file a personal injury claim, including car accident cases. This includes both property damage and injury claims. Exceptions Exist: Certain circumstances, such as a defendant leaving the state or the victim being incapacitated, can pause… read more

Ryan Bradley | August 8, 2025 | Car Accident

Key Takeaways: Missouri is NOT a no-fault state. The at-fault driver’s insurance should pay for damages after your accident. You have the right to sue for full compensation, including pain and suffering. Pure comparative fault. Missouri follows the pure comparative fault rule, meaning you can… read more

Ryan Bradley | August 6, 2025 | Car Accident \ Missouri Law

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

Ryan Bradley | July 31, 2025 | Car Accident

Key Takeaways:  Not all distractions leave evidence. Texting or using the phone creates digital proof, but eating or adjusting the radio doesn’t. This makes some distracted driving accident cases challenging to win without witnesses. Missouri’s new hands-free law. Since August 2023, the hands-free law has… read more

Ryan Bradley | July 25, 2025 | Car Accident

Key Takeaways: You may be entitled to more than basic damages. Missouri allows punitive damages against drunk drivers, meaning you could recover more than compensation to cover your losses. Time is your enemy. Traffic camera footage disappears, witnesses forget, and Missouri’s statute of limitations doesn’t… read more

Ryan Bradley | July 24, 2025 | Car Accident

Key Takeaways: What you do after a rear-end collision can affect your case. Whether it’s snapping the right photos or choosing your words wisely, knowing the right steps is essential for getting what you deserve. Insurance companies move fast. They may call within hours, hoping… read more