Missouri’s No Pay, No Play Statute
If you cause an accident while uninsured, you might find yourself on the hook for damages. But can being uninsured impact your ability to pursue compensation if you’re not at fault? If you live in Missouri, it might. Missouri’s No Pay, No Play statute — also known as Missouri, RSMo. § 303.390 — is a […]
Are Police Reports Admissible as Evidence in Missouri Car Accident Claims?
What’s the most important piece of evidence in a car accident injury claim? Many people would say that a police report is critical. Police reports provide valuable information about a car accident, and they often include an officer’s opinion of who was at fault. However, unlike many states, Missouri places substantial restrictions on the use […]
Missouri Seat Belt Defense
If you’ve been in a car accident in Missouri and weren’t wearing your seat belt at the time of the collision, you may not even bother filing a claim to recover losses for the injuries you sustained. After all, won’t insurance companies blame you for what you’ve suffered since you weren’t following seat belt laws? […]
Insurance Company Tactics That Devalue Car Accident Claims
The aftermath of a car accident in Missouri is already an overwhelming experience on its own. But beyond the twisted metal and broken glass of the immediate wreck, it also completely uproots your way of life and sense of normalcy. In many instances forcing you to undergo medical treatment for potentially catastrophic injuries, deal with […]
Liability in a Single-Vehicle Accident in Missouri
A single-vehicle crash is exactly what it sounds like, an accident which involves just one vehicle. Unlike multi-car collisions or chain reaction accidents, these accidents happen without another car directly colliding with yours. However, just because you crashed your own car doesn’t always mean you are automatically at fault. Understanding when you might be liable—and […]
How Long Will my Missouri Car Accident Claim Take to Settle?
When confronted with the situation of being seriously injured in a car accident, one of the most difficult consequences might be facing mounting medical bills, lost wages, and financial uncertainty. In these cases, you should be able to focus on your recovery process, but navigating the insurance claims process can be frustrating and take a […]
How Dashcam Footage Can Help Missouri Car Accident Claims
Once found only on commercial and emergency vehicles, dashcams are becoming an increasingly popular vehicle accessory in the United States. Drivers who install these devices may find it easier to recover compensation following a crash in an at-fault state like Missouri. Having a dash camera isn’t a guarantee that your car accident claim will succeed. […]
How to Find Out if Someone Was in a Car Accident in Missouri
Arguably, one of the worst feelings anyone can experience is believing that someone they know and love was in a car accident. Perhaps you did not hear from the person when you expected to; maybe you were talking to them but got cut off by a sudden loud noise. In any case, you may have […]
How Loose Lugnuts Can Cause a Car Tire To Fall Off
According to a table of crashes linked to contributing circumstances prepared by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, vehicle defects caused about 1.1% of traffic injuries and 0.6% of traffic deaths in 2023. These defects included faulty brakes, defective tires, and car tire lugnuts falling off. Lugnut issues might seem rare, but they can happen, particularly […]
Bad Weather Car Accidents in Missouri
Bad weather in Missouri can instantly turn a routine drive into a hazardous situation. Rain, snow, ice, fog, and strong winds make roads slippery, limit visibility, and increase the risk of losing control. Even cautious drivers can end up in accidents when conditions rapidly change. Despite the role of weather, insurance companies still assign fault […]