Understanding Missouri’s Comparative Fault Rule If you were involved in a Missouri motorcycle crash and were not wearing a helmet, you may still be able to recover damages. However, the compensation you may receive could be limited by the percentage of fault placed on each party involved in the accident under the comparative fault…
Avoiding Bad Driving Habits Can Reduce the Risk of a Crash It’s safe to say that while you’re on the road, you’ve probably witnessed more drivers engaging in bad driving habits, which causes frustration and a stressful driving experience. However, some of us may also be guilty of a few driving blunders than we’d…
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…
Seeing the words traumatic brain injury (TBI) can strike fear into anyone, even to those who don’t fully understand what the injury entails. TBIs contribute to the death of about 56,000 people annually. The startling figure shows the severity of TBIs, which then raises the question, “Does every head injury result in a TBI?”…
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most severe health complications one can sustain, primarily because it involves a vital part of the human body. TBIs are considered invisible disabilities because those living with it do not outwardly appear to have a problem. Additionally, many who have sustained a mild TBI go…
While electric scooters provide a quick and easy method of transportation for city-dwellers, they also pose significant safety risks. Many e-scooters operate in excess of 15 miles per hour (mph), yet most scooter drivers do not wear the proper safety attire to keep themselves safe in the event of an accident. Get informed on…
Electric scooter accidents have similarities in what causes them and the injuries that result from them. Read on to learn what electric scooter accidents have in common in order to keep yourself safe. What Factors Contribute to E-Scooter Accidents? Electric scooters, a now-popular method of transportation in urban areas, serve as a fast way…
Determining liability in an electric scooter accident does not have to be complicated. Essentially, it comes down to whether the electric scooter rider obeyed all operating regulations surrounding electric scooters—just like determining whether a motorist obeyed all traffic regulations in the event of a car accident. Learn about Missouri’s electric scooter regulations and how…
Car accidents involving electric scooters can bring up several questions of liability. Due to their recent rise in popularity, it is still unclear to many motorists and electric scooter riders as to who would be liable in the event of an accident. Learn about car accidents involving electric scooters in order to protect your…
There is much confusion among motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and electric scooter riders as to the rules of the road surrounding electric scooters. Electric scooters seem to have descended upon city streets across the country overnight, and city and state legislatures have struggled to pass regulations fast enough to keep up with the new transportation…