When Can You Sue a Trucking Company for a Driver’s Negligence?

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

How to Prove a Concussion Without Immediate ER Diagnosis

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

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) from Rear-End Collisions: What You Should Know

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

How to Make a Personal Injury Claim After a Car Wreck

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

5 Mistakes to Avoid After a Motorcycle Accident in St. Louis

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

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

Understanding Truck Driver Fatigue and Your Legal Rights

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

How Truck Black Box Data Can Make or Break an Accident Case

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

How Insurance Companies Cheat You on Car Accident Claims – Lowball Offers And What You Can Do About It

Key Takeaways: Insurance adjusters often use manipulative tactics to minimize your car accident settlement, including quick lowball offers before you know the full extent of your injuries and expenses.  Remember that your claim’s true value includes more than just medical bills. A settlement should include… read more

Do I Need a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?

The insurance industry has mislead the general public for decades about minor car accidents. They claim if there is no property damage to the car, the occupant could not have been hurt. Science refutes this nonsensical and unsupported proposition. While some fender-benders are nothing more… read more