When Should I Hire a Kansas City Personal Injury Attorney?

The moments following a personal injury, be it a car accident or medical malpractice, can be overwhelming. You’re faced with medical bills, lost income, and emotional trauma. One crucial question that arises is, “When should I hire a personal injury attorney?”  The answer can have… read more

Personal Injury Settlements: Myths vs. Reality

Thousands of personal injury claims are filed every year in this country, leading some people to get the wrong idea about this type of case and its potential outcome. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation out there about personal injury settlements.  Below, we discuss… 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

Driving While Using Your Cell Phone in St. Louis, Missouri

Cell phones are a major driver distraction. It is a growing concern across the United States and in St. Louis. Missouri recently implemented laws to curb cell phone use while driving.  Understanding Missouri’s Laws Starting Monday, August 28, Missouri began enforcing the Siddens Bening Hands-Free… read more

Dog Bite Statistics Per Breed

No matter their breed, every dog is capable of biting a human being. Though that may sound unsettling, it is a characteristic of dogs that some actually find desirable, especially if the dog is being kept as a guard animal.  Nevertheless, according to the American… read more

Blunt Force Head Trauma – Causes, Effects, and Compensation

Blunt force head trauma is a serious injury that can affect the victim’s health, career, and finances.  This type of injury occurs when there is a non-penetrating impact to the head, resulting from contact with a blunt object or surface. Many may associate blunt force… read more

An Honest Evaluation of a Slip and Fall Case

As a personal injury claim, a slip and fall accident occurs when a dangerous condition on someone’s property causes another person to fall and suffer an injury. In elderly people, the demographic most likely to suffer injury in a slip and fall accident, the results… read more

Missouri Car and Booster Seat Laws

Compared to even a few decades ago, modern cars are much safer than their predecessors. However, just because they are safer doesn’t mean people no longer get into accidents. And those accidents still result in injuries to the passengers, especially when they aren’t properly secured…. read more

The Dangers of Driving With Loud Music in St. Louis

When driving in St. Louis, Missouri, there’s often nothing better than rolling your car windows down, turning the speakers up, and hitting the highway while you listen to your favorite tunes. You’re sober, you’re not looking at your phone, and your eyes are on 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