Category: Car Accidents
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When a loved one dies in a car accident, you may be struggling to cope with a lot of sudden, significant changes in your life. If the crash resulted from another driver’s careless or reckless actions, our experienced St. Louis wrongful death lawyers can help you understand your family’s legal…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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Adverse weather conditions often factor into car accidents in St. Louis. Heavy rain, snow, fog, wind, and black ice can make driving more dangerous. When drivers fail to adjust their driving practices to account for the weather, they may be held liable for a car accident they cause in adverse…
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Our client was stopped at a stop light when he was rear-ended by a motorist who was not paying attention to the roadway ahead of her. The impact was significant. As a result of the impact, our client suffered injury to his head, neck, and back. Specifically, our client underwent…
The Sumner Law Group obtained the policy limits for a young lady injured in a St. Louis County, MO crash. A driver was attempting to make a left turn, failed to appreciate the oncoming traffic, and turned in front of our client, causing a collision. As a result of the…