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?”…
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…
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…
State and city legislatures have struggled to pass regulations fast enough to keep up with the sudden electric scooter trend. This has caused widespread confusion among motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and electric scooter riders themselves as to electric scooters’ rules of the road. Get informed on Missouri’s electric scooter laws so you can stay safe…
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…
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…