Suffering an injury in an accident can be deeply traumatic. It can also be overwhelming. Nevertheless, in the aftermath of an injury incident, taking the proper steps to protect your health and rights is crucial as you seek fair compensation from the at-fault party. Below are some critical steps to…
Maintenance and regular vehicle inspections are crucial to keeping your car in working order and minimizing the chances of a crash. Moreover, Missouri law requires drivers to take their cars in for a vehicle safety inspection at regular intervals, and vehicles registered in some areas must also pass an emissions…
If you live, work, or spend leisure time in St. Louis, you already know the city and its surrounding metro areas are constantly bustling with activity. However, this vibrant urban hotspot is not without its transportation challenges, particularly when it comes to navigating local roads and intersections. Here’s what you…
When self-driving cars and other autonomous vehicles crash into another vehicle, pedestrian, or fixed property, who should shoulder the blame for the accident when a human driver didn’t have their hands on the steering wheel or foot on the pedals? Crashes involving driverless cars can involve complex facts and legal…
After a car accident in Missouri, you may pursue compensation from the driver at fault for the crash. Some of the crucial evidence that can help you prove another driver’s liability includes surveillance videos and police reports. These types of evidence provide a neutral, potentially definitive view of what happened…
Medical malpractice cases seldom go to trial. Instead, the parties typically settle out of court through negotiations. If you are a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case, you may wonder how settlement negotiations work. Because these cases often involve complex evidence, hiring an experienced medical malpractice attorney who can negotiate…
Rear-end collisions are accidents that occur when one motorist crashes into the back of another person’s car. Common rear-end collision injuries include whiplash, back pain, and bone fractures. Suffering these or other injuries can lead to intense pain and emotional trauma, not to mention a significant amount of financial stress….
Estimating the value of neck injury settlements in car accidents can be challenging. Neck injuries can range from minor whiplash to life-altering vertebrae fractures. How do you know what your claim is worth and how to recover the money you deserve? At Sumner Law Group, LLC, our experienced legal team…
Motorcycle accidents can cause catastrophic injuries that reshape a person’s life physically, emotionally, and financially. Without evidence, recovering meaningful compensation to help you move forward with your life can be challenging. At Sumner Law Group, LLC, our motorcycle accident attorneys want to help you understand the role evidence plays in…
Motorcycle helmet laws in Missouri changed in 2020 from one requiring all riders to wear a helmet to a less stringent version with several exceptions. If you ride a motorcycle in Missouri, you need to know the new motorcycle helmet regulations and understand how wearing a helmet could impact the…
