Personal Injury Blog

Ryan Bradley | June 20, 2025 | Car Accident

Key Takeaways: Your actions in the first minutes can make or break your case. Every move matters in the crucial first hours after a crash. From photographing skid marks before they fade to avoiding statements that sound like admissions of fault, what you do at… read more

Ryan Bradley | June 19, 2025 | Car Accident

Key Takeaways: Injuries can be obvious or hidden. Broken bones and cuts are immediately visible. But some serious car accident injuries, like traumatic brain injury and internal organ damage, may not show symptoms for hours or even days after your crash. Time is of the… read more

Ryan Bradley | June 13, 2025 | Truck Accident

Key Takeaways: Multiple parties may share liability in truck accidents. In addition to the driver, trucking companies, repair shops, and cargo loaders can all be responsible for crashes. This complexity makes it essential to hire a lawyer who can identify all potential defendants. Trucking companies… read more

Ryan Bradley | June 6, 2025 | Brain Injury

Key Takeaways: Delayed concussion symptoms are common. Your brain injury may take days to reveal itself through headaches, memory issues, or mood changes. Insurance companies may dismiss delayed symptoms as unrelated, exaggerated, or even pre-existing conditions to try to minimize your claim. Documentation is your… read more

Ryan Bradley | May 27, 2025 | Brain Injury

Key Takeaways: Even minor rear-end collisions can cause traumatic brain injuries. Sudden acceleration-deceleration forces at impact can push the brain against the skull, causing harm. Seeking medical help is crucial even if you feel fine, as TBI symptoms may not appear immediately after an accident…. read more

Ryan Bradley | May 20, 2025 | Insurance Issues After Injury Accident

Key Takeaways: The steps you take immediately after your car accident, like documenting the scene and seeking medical care, can be essential for recovering fair compensation. Insurance companies use tactics to undervalue claims, like excluding future medical costs, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering… read more

Ryan Bradley | May 12, 2025 | Uncategorized

5 Mistakes to Avoid After a Motorcycle Accident in St. Louis  Key Takeaways: Acting quickly after a motorcycle accident is crucial. Stay at the scene, document everything, and seek medical attention immediately. Refrain from providing recorded statements to insurance adjusters. Missouri’s comparative fault laws mean… read more

Ryan Bradley | May 9, 2025 | Tractor Trailer Crash \ Uncategorized

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

Ryan Bradley | April 28, 2025 | Uncategorized

Key Takeaways: Despite federal hours-of-service regulations, driver fatigue contributes to nearly 13% of commercial truck crashes. While the rate of fatal accidents with commercial trucks in Missouri is slightly receding after a peak of 162 in 2022, there were still 137 fatal truck accidents in… read more

Ryan Bradley | April 24, 2025 | Tractor Trailer Crash \ Truck Accident

Key Takeaways About Truck Black Box Data: A truck’s black box is critical evidence for a tractor trailer case as it reveals what truly happened seconds before a crash (like speeding) and not what the trucking company claims happened.  Securing black box data as soon… read more