Auto Accident Claims Are All About Insurance
In the aftermath of a car accident, we look to our car insurance companies to compensate us for our damages. But unfortunately, insurance companies are not always willing to offer fair compensation. Despite the perception that insurance companies must protect your bottom line in the event of an accident, the true goal of every insurance […]
Read MoreWatch out for winter driving perils
Believe it or not, winter is just around the corner. Regardless of how you feel about that, it’s important to recognize the impact that winter weather can have on driving conditions. Only those who are prepared take the appropriate safety measures can maximize their chances of avoiding a winter weather-related car accident. But there are […]
Read MoreLabor Day weekend sees its fair share of drunk driving accidents
Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer and many in the greater St. Louis area have sent the season off with a bang with an epic barbecue or block party. As we usher in the fall season it is important that we do not celebrate with too much alcohol at such festivities. Labor Day […]
Read MoreAuto accidents often increase in the summer
Many drivers assume that accidents are highest in the winter when snow and ice on the roadways can make travel hazardous; however, the summer months are often a more dangerous time to be on the roads. There are a variety of reasons that auto accidents and injuries are more likely to occur during the summer. […]
Read MoreWhat should I know before I travel this Memorial Day weekend?
Memorial Day weekend is coming up. This extra-long, holiday weekend often serves as an excuse to get together with friends and family to celebrate the start of summer. Celebrations can include increased travel and consumption of alcohol, both of which are known to increase the risk of car accidents — and severe car accidents have […]
Read More3 potential problems with apologizing after a car accident
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 year. If you suffer an injury in a car accident, you may be eligible […]
Read MoreHow are pain and suffering damages calculated?
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 eat, write and walk. You may […]
Read MoreIllinois laws about texting and driving
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 alcohol. Law enforcement can now stop drivers who are using an electronic device […]
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