Year: 2023
U-turns can be risky maneuvers, as they involve wide turns that go against the traffic flow. When negligent drivers make improper or illegal U-turns in Missouri, they can cause devastating U-turn accidents. What Makes U-Turns So Dangerous? When drivers execute U-turns, they make sharp, swift turns that put them directly…
If you’ve been injured in a Missouri car accident, you might wonder about your legal rights and who will pay for your losses. Fault is a critical part of any car accident injury claim, so it’s essential to understand how fault is determined and what role it could play in…
Our client was rear-ended by a police officer in traffic and suffered minor injuries. Our client suffered soft tissue injuries to his neck and lower back. He underwent chiropractic care, physical therapy and painful injections for his injuries. The neck injury resolved after a few months, but the lower back…
Our client was driving a tractor-trailer on a two lane state highway in Perry County, Missouri when an oncoming semi-truck pulling an empty box trailer was blown over by extremely high winds in the area and crashed head-on into our client. We made a claim for negligence and ultimately filed…
We represented a Scott County man that was injured in a car accident when another vehicle pulled out in front of him. Our client was driving 50 MPH down the highway when a 16 year old kid pulled out in front of him. There was nothing our client could do…
After a car accident in Missouri, you may feel confused or disoriented. You could say something without thinking. However, what you say to the other driver, witnesses, insurance adjusters, or law enforcement in the aftermath of the accident could affect your claim if you were injured and intend to seek…
Icy roads are a top cause of auto accidents in Missouri during the winter. Many crashes in wintertime occur because drivers fail to slow down and use appropriate caution on slick, ice-covered roads. Why Icy Roads Are Dangerous to Drivers Icy roads include roads covered in ice and snow following…
If you encounter a motorcycle accident while driving in Missouri, you should know some important steps you can take to help the injured and prevent further harm. This article describes how you can help if you see a motorcycle wreck in Missouri and how Sumner Law Group, LLC, can help…
