How to Get a Police Accident Report in Missouri
To get a police accident report in Missouri, contact the agency that responded to your crash and request it online, in person, or by mail. Reports are usually available within several business days for a small fee, though some agencies provide them free. In this article, you will discover how to identify the right agency, […]
GDL Restrictions For Teen Drivers in Missouri
Missouri’s Graduated Driver License law requires teen drivers to work through three stages before they can drive without restrictions. At 15, your teen needs a supervising adult in the seat next to them, at 16 they can drive alone under a curfew and passenger limits, and at 18 all restrictions lift. Handing your teen the […]
Is Allstate the Worst Insurance Company for Accident Victims in Missouri?
The American Association for Justice, a national organization of trial attorneys, investigated the insurance industry and ranked Allstate the #1 worst insurance company for consumers. That’s not a fringe opinion, it’s the conclusion of a documented, nationwide investigation into how Allstate handles claims. For you as a Missouri accident victim, that ranking has real consequences. […]
Public Transit Accidents in Missouri
A public transit accident claim is a legal injury claim filed against a transportation provider after you’re hurt on a bus, train, or other transit vehicle, and it covers MetroBus, MetroLink, Metro Call-A-Ride, school buses, city buses, and private shuttle services. When the provider is a government agency, like Bi-State Development, which runs Metro in […]
Speed Limit Increase on Rural Interstates in Missouri
Beginning August 28th, 2026, Missouri will raise the maximum speed limit to 75 mph on select rural interstates, though the change is rolling out sign by sign rather than all at once. The higher limit does not apply everywhere, urban interstates, state highways, work zones, and school zones all keep their existing posted limits. Until […]
Property Damage Claim vs Car Accident Injury Claim in Missouri
A property damage claim and a car accident injury claim are two separate claims after a Missouri crash. The property damage claim pays for repairs to your vehicle and your belongings, and the injury claim covers your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Insurers handle each claim differently, pay them on separate timelines, […]
Has Legalizing Marijuana Increased Drugged Driving Accidents in Missouri?
Studies show a measurable rise in marijuana-involved crashes in states that legalized recreational use, though researchers still debate the exact cause. The Highway Loss Data Institute found a roughly 4% rise in collision claims in states after retail marijuana sales began. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported a 6% rise in injury crash rates […]
What Is the Average Concussion Settlement in Missouri?
Concussion settlements in Missouri vary widely depending on injury severity, medical treatment, duration of symptoms, and lost income; claims involving post-concussion syndrome typically result in higher compensation. No single number applies to every case, and insurance companies rarely offer a fair amount without a fight. Factors like how long your symptoms last, whether your scans […]
How State Farm Handles Car Accident Claims in Missouri – What to Watch For
When you file a car accident claim with State Farm in Missouri, the process follows a predictable pattern: they assign an adjuster, investigate fault, request documents and a recorded statement, and then make an offer generated by their internal claims software. That offer is almost always lower than what your injuries are actually worth. State […]
Life Care Planning After a Catastrophic Injury in Missouri
A life care plan is a comprehensive, medically grounded document that projects every treatment, service, piece of equipment, and support cost a catastrophically injured person will need for the rest of their life. In a Missouri personal injury claim, it is the primary tool used to prove future damages and hold the at-fault party accountable […]