How Much Does Car Insurance Go Up After an Accident?

| Brent Sumner

It’s normal for your financial situation to be in flux after a car accident. However, even if the insurance company will cover all of your medical bills and vehicle damage, that doesn’t mean you’re financially in the clear. If your insurance company increases your premium, you may end up paying…

How to Protect Your Rights After a Truck Accident

| Brent Sumner

It’s always important to start thinking about protecting your rights after a truck accident. Truck accidents often involve large trucking companies and insurance providers that work quickly to protect their interests. If you do not protect yourself, you could end up paying for someone else’s mistakes. Gathering evidence, documenting the…

Permanent Injuries and Disfigurement from Car Accidents

| Brent Sumner

If you suffered permanent injuries, scarring, or disfigurement in a car accident that was not your fault, you may experience challenges that extend far beyond the physical. These injuries can have significant consequences for your ability to work, your social life, your self-esteem, and your ability to enjoy your favorite…

When Is a Trucking Company Liable for a Truck Accident?

| Brent Sumner

In many cases, a truck driver who negligently causes an accident is liable for the injuries and other losses that result from the crash. However, trucking companies can share liability as a result of their own contribution to the accident – for instance, by failing to train drivers or monitor…

Legal Options for Families After a Fatal Car Accident in St. Louis

| Brent Sumner

When a loved one dies in a car accident, you may be struggling to cope with a lot of sudden, significant changes in your life. If the crash resulted from another driver’s careless or reckless actions, our experienced St. Louis wrongful death lawyers can help you understand your family’s legal…

Car Inspection Laws in Missouri

| Brent Sumner

Maintenance and regular vehicle inspections are crucial to keeping your car in working order and minimizing the chances of a crash. Moreover, Missouri law requires drivers to take their cars in for a vehicle safety inspection at regular intervals, and vehicles registered in some areas must also pass an emissions…

Most Dangerous Roads/Intersections in St. Louis

| Brent Sumner

If you live, work, or spend leisure time in St. Louis, you already know the city and its surrounding metro areas are constantly bustling with activity. However, this vibrant urban hotspot is not without its transportation challenges, particularly when it comes to navigating local roads and intersections. Here’s what you…

Who’s to Blame in Missouri Self-Driving-Car Accidents?

| Brent Sumner

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…

How to Get Traffic Camera Footage and Police Reports

| Brent Sumner

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…

What To Do If You Are Injured in a Rear-end Accident

| Brent Sumner

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….