When self-driving cars and other autonomous vehicles crash into another vehicle, pedestrian, or fixed property, who should shoulder the blame for the accident when a human driver didn’t have their hands on the steering wheel or foot on the pedals? Crashes involving driverless cars can involve complex facts and legal…
After a car accident in Missouri, you may pursue compensation from the driver at fault for the crash. Some of the crucial evidence that can help you prove another driver’s liability includes surveillance videos and police reports. These types of evidence provide a neutral, potentially definitive view of what happened…
Medical malpractice cases seldom go to trial. Instead, the parties typically settle out of court through negotiations. If you are a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case, you may wonder how settlement negotiations work. Because these cases often involve complex evidence, hiring an experienced medical malpractice attorney who can negotiate…
Rear-end collisions are accidents that occur when one motorist crashes into the back of another person’s car. Common rear-end collision injuries include whiplash, back pain, and bone fractures. Suffering these or other injuries can lead to intense pain and emotional trauma, not to mention a significant amount of financial stress….
Estimating the value of neck injury settlements in car accidents can be challenging. Neck injuries can range from minor whiplash to life-altering vertebrae fractures. How do you know what your claim is worth and how to recover the money you deserve? At Sumner Law Group, LLC, our experienced legal team…
Motorcycle accidents can cause catastrophic injuries that reshape a person’s life physically, emotionally, and financially. Without evidence, recovering meaningful compensation to help you move forward with your life can be challenging. At Sumner Law Group, LLC, our motorcycle accident attorneys want to help you understand the role evidence plays in…
Motorcycle helmet laws in Missouri changed in 2020 from one requiring all riders to wear a helmet to a less stringent version with several exceptions. If you ride a motorcycle in Missouri, you need to know the new motorcycle helmet regulations and understand how wearing a helmet could impact the…
Adverse weather conditions often factor into car accidents in St. Louis. Heavy rain, snow, fog, wind, and black ice can make driving more dangerous. When drivers fail to adjust their driving practices to account for the weather, they may be held liable for a car accident they cause in adverse…
Truck accident claims are often more complicated than other motor vehicle accident claims. Truck accidents tend to cause catastrophic physical and financial damage. Gathering evidence to support a claim can be far more complex than in a car-on-car collision. The Importance of Preserving Evidence in a Truck Accident Claim Gathering…
If you have suffered the unspeakable tragedy of losing a loved one because of someone else’s wrongful actions in Missouri, you could be eligible to file a wrongful death claim. The point of such a legal action is to seek financial compensation as a form of justice and accountability for…
