Who’s to Blame in Missouri Self-Driving-Car Accidents?

| Brent Sumner

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…

How to Get Traffic Camera Footage and Police Reports

| Brent Sumner

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…

What To Do If You Are Injured in a Rear-end Accident

| Brent Sumner

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….

What is the Average Neck Injury from a Car Accident Worth?

| Brent Sumner

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…

The Importance of Gathering Evidence After a Motorcycle Accident

| Brent Sumner

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

| Brent Sumner

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…

Who Is Liable When Bad Weather Causes a Car Crash in St. Louis?

| Brent Sumner

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…

What Evidence Do I Need to Make a Truck Accident Claim?

| Brent Sumner

Truck accident claims are often more complicated than other motor vehicle accident claims. Truck accidents tend to cause catastrophic physical and financial damage. Gathering evidence to support a claim can be far more complex than in a car-on-car collision. The Importance of Preserving Evidence in a Truck Accident Claim Gathering…

St. Louis Commercial Vehicle Accident Settlement

| Brent Sumner

Our client was injured in a St. Louis County, Missouri collision when a driver of a commercial vehicle failed to yield and turned right in front of her. The at-fault driver was working at the time of the crash. The crash caused our client to suffer a concussion and a…

$40,000 Enterprise Rental Truck Accident Settlement

| Brent Sumner

Through thorough investigation and negotiating, the Sumner Law Group successfully resolved an injury case against a company operating an Enterprise rental truck. The at-fault driver failed to operate care while driving in the snow. Our client was a passenger in the truck at the time of the crash. Injuries to…