The Prevalence of Texting and Driving Accidents in the U.S. Texting while driving is one of the most deadly forms of distracted driving. Although it’s widely reported that texting and driving is one of the top causes of car accidents, Missouri does not have a complete ban on this particular distracted driving behavior. Here…
6 “Silent” Car Accident Injuries Being the victim of a car crash can cause many physical problems and concerns. While some injuries are apparent and can be seen right away after an accident, others may not surface for hours — or even days later. Even when involved in a fender-bender, it’s crucial to seek…
During the height of the stay at home order, traffic across Missouri decreased by an estimated 50%. However, even as people stayed indoors for most of April, police were seeing fatal crashes happen in numbers comparable to normal years—when traffic is heavier and accidents more likely. One of the reasons for this seeming imbalance…
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…
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…
Any time someone is involved in a car accident, it’s easy to see how they would be overwhelmed with shock and confusion. This makes it difficult for many individuals to understand what comes next in the process and how they should proceed after the crash. However, it’s important to note that the steps you…
Over the last week, Missouri has been racked with one of the worst winter snowstorms it has seen in 5 years. Missouri isn’t alone, either: Over 65 million people living anywhere from Kansas to the East Coast have been placed under winter storm advisory and warned against travelling on the roads. While the storm…
A seriouspedestrian crash occurred in a parking lot in Abington,. The pedestrian group was stuck on Saturday morning and four patients were taken to local hospitals. Groceries were strung out at the Stop & Shop parking lot after the accident. The 84-year old driver of the vehicle, a Dodge Caravan, was also transported to…
The greater St. Louis area is going to be experiencing winter weather in the next couple of days and Meyerkord & Kurth, LLC, want to remind everyone thatcar accidents can happen even with minimal weather conditions. It is estimated that over 116,000 Americans are injured in weather related crashes each year. Here are some…
A three vehicle accident in Colorado sent at least three people to the hospital with serious injuries. The accident involved an SUV, a tow truck that was pulling an RV, and a semi- truck that was transporting human waste. Emergency crews were called to the scene to assist with the accident as well as…