Electric scooters have descended upon city streets across the country seemingly overnight, and city and state legislatures have scrambled to pass safety regulations surrounding them. Much related to electric scooters, including rules of the road and liability issues, remain a gray area in municipalities across the country. Get informed on the various parties that…
With the rise in popularity of rentable electric scooters, there has been a sharp uptick in the number of e-scooter accidents on the streets of St. Louis and elsewhere across the United States. Get the facts on common causes of electric scooter accidents so you know how to protect yourself on the road. Operator…
The concept of a personal injury lawsuit is fairly straightforward: When someone is injured by the negligent actions or choices of a person, corporation, or government entity, they can sue the liable parties for monetary damages. While this definition is accurate, it doesn’t detail the statutes, regulations, contingencies, and other nuances that can influence…
The National Medical Malpractice Advocacy Association (NMMAA) is using the month of July to educate the public about harmful negligence in the healthcare community. The Association, along with cities, states, and other organizations around the United States, is observing July as Medical Malpractice Awareness Month. The awareness efforts of the NMMAA are focused on…
A car accident can happen to anyone at any time. It’s important to know how to handle the aftermath of a car accident before you head out on the road. Arm yourself with the information below to ensure you’re prepared in case you get into an accident. Following these steps will help ensure your…
While summer is still a month away, the improving weather and the holiday create an attraction for individuals to take to the road. Thus begins the 100 deadliest days, beginning Memorial Day weekend and lasting until Labor Day weekend. As people go on vacations, road trips, and spend more time out in the sun,…
What could be worse than having to deal with an insurance company and having them lie to you to protect their profits? Getting into a car accident where the negligent driver does not have adequate coverage or is not insured at all. Unfortunately, thousands of accidents occur each year where the person responsible doesn’t…
We pay monthly premiums in the hopes that when we need the insurance company, they’ll be there to help. Unfortunately, in car accidents caused by someone else’s negligence, those premiums don’t matter nearly as much because you won’t be dealing with your own insurance company. Instead, you’ll be dealing with an insurance company only…
Drunk driving is one of the most serious offenses that a person can perform. The driver is often inebriated to the point where they can no longer make safe choices to protect others on the road, leading to serious accidents as a result. After a drunk driving accident, it’s easy for the injured party…
From texting while driving to being intoxicated behind the wheel, car accidents often occur due to driver error. However, weather conditions can also lead to devastating collisions. According to a report by the U.S. Department of Transportation, approximately 1,235,145 accidents involved hazardous weather (21 percent of all crashes) between 2007 and 2016. Each year,…