Fatal and injury-causing car accidents are common occurrences on roadways around the country. In fact, the Association for Safe International Road Travel reports that roughly 38,000 Americans die and 4.4 million sustain some type of injury in car crashes every single...
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How are pain and suffering damages calculated?
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Mar 4, 2021 | Car Accidents, Motor vehicle crashes, Personal Injury
If you suffer a serious injury or multiple injuries in a bad car accident, your life may forever change. You could have badly broken a leg and now suffer from chronic pain. You may have suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and had to spend months relearning how to...
Illinois laws about texting and driving
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Sep 23, 2020 | Car Accidents
Illinois strengthened its texting and driving laws in July 2019. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, distracted drivers are about six times more likely to have a serious accident than drivers who are under the influence of drugs or...
Staying safe on the roads during the holiday season
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Nov 6, 2017 | Car Accidents
With Thanksgiving on the horizon and several holidays to follow shortly after, the one thing on your mind may be spending time with close friends and relatives. You are not alone. Each year, thousands of people travel through the St. Louis area and across the country...
4 back-to-school driving tips
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Aug 21, 2017 | Car Accidents
Car accidents are still far too prevalent on Missouri roadways. In St. Louis alone, 172 serious injuries took place in 2015. Over 4,500 serious injuries occurred throughout the entire state. With school back in session, more people are going to be on the...
Stats show Missouri lags behind other states in seat belt use
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Aug 8, 2017 | Car Accidents
Everyone knows that motor vehicle accidents happen for a variety of reasons, and crashes are often due to the negligence of one or more drivers. However, not wearing a seat belt is also linked with many fatalities and serious injuries each year.The summer of 2017 has...
Common causes of summer auto accidents
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Apr 24, 2017 | Car Accidents
It is natural to think of winter as a prime breeding ground for car crashes. After all, snow, ice and freezing temperatures dominate many winters.However, summer has its share of accident potential as well. Here are a few top reasons why. Everyone is...
3 common causes of motorcycle accidents in Missouri
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Apr 10, 2017 | Car Accidents
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to cause serious injuries and fatalities than other accidents. Due to these serious potential risks and consequences, it is crucial for you to understand what causes most motorcycle accidents and how to ride safely. For example,...
What kinds of damages can you claim in a car crash in Missouri?
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Feb 23, 2017 | Car Accidents
No one likes to think about the prospect of being injured in an automobile accident, but it is a fact of life that just tends to happen. When it does happen, understanding whether or not you have a claim for damages is important, as is understanding what kinds of...
Can locking phones prevent distracted driving?
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Jan 23, 2017 | Car Accidents
Any activity that takes a driver's focus away from the primary task of driving is dangerous, but statistics show that, by far, using a phone is the most distracting. In 2016 an estimated 3,500 people died from the road accidents caused by distracted driving. This...
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