Category: Car Accidents
Last Spring, The Sumner Law Group filed a lawsuit against State Farm Insurance for injuries our client suffered as a result of a serious car crash in Shrewsbury, Missouri. Our client was rear-ended by a vehicle that had been rear-ended by a third vehicle. He treated at Barnes Jewish Hospital…
Our client was traveling on a two-lane road in Montgomery County, Illinois when another vehicle entered his lane and hit him head-on. The plaintiff suffered immediately, life changing injuries. He was airlifted to a local hospital where he was treated for more than twenty fractures in his left leg. Due…
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…
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…
Most people know that texting behind the wheel can increase the likelihood of a crash, but just how many accidents are caused by texting and driving? This article explores the risk factors associated with texting and driving, why texting-related accidents are so common, and what you can do to stay…
All motorists are expected to obey the rules of the road, including stopping at red lights. If you were hurt in an accident caused by a driver who ran a red light, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other losses. Here, the legal team at Sumner…
