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,…
Car accidents are common all over the nation. In the state of Missouri, there are some very specific causes that tend to be more common than others. Understanding the different circumstances responsible for causing car accidents is important in protecting yourself whenever you get behind the wheel. If you have been involved in a…
When it comes to car accidents, there are a lot of things that people are not aware of and it could be damaging to their pursuit of compensation. One of the important steps after a car accident we detailed was reporting the accident to the proper authorities. Unfortunately, reporting the car accident to the…
Our St. Louis car accident lawyers of Meyerkord & Kurth have won a six-figure verdict for a client who was injured in a car accident caused by a distracted driver. According to statements made during the trial and investigations, the liable driver was reaching for his cellphone at the time of the accident. He…
The days and weeks that follow a car accident can be very stressful. You already have to deal with any physical injuries you have sustained and emotional damage from the accident. You don’t want to have to deal with communications from the negligent party’s insurance company as well. Unfortunately, this is often part of…
Following a car accident, the claims-filing process can be one of the easiest things to endure, or one of the most arduous and complex. In some cases, the negligent party accepts fault, their insurance company cooperates, and the claimant receives the compensation. This isn’t always the case, especially when these accidents result in significant…
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 traveling on the roads. While the storm…
School’s Back in Session! Here’s How to Prep Your Kids for School Zone Safety. The fall semester is underway, and it’s time to talk about crosswalks, school zones, and keeping your children safe while traveling to and from school. Approximately 500 children are injured or killed in school zones every year due to the…
Victims who suffer injuries that could and should have been prevented if not for another’s negligence have rights in our legal system, including the right to seek financial compensation for their damages from the at-fault party. If you were injured while riding as a passenger, your options for recovering such compensation will depend on…
Uber and Lyft are rideshare services that have grown significantly in popularity throughout the country. By allowing smart phone users to access and use an app that connects them with available drivers, these services offer a convenient and affordable mode of transportation. Although customers pay fees in exchange for the rides they take through…