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…

Policy Limits for Missouri Car Crash Case

| Brent Sumner

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…

$100,000 St. Louis County Car Accident Settlement

| Brent Sumner

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…

$100,000 Rear-End Car Crash Settlement

| Brent Sumner

Our client, a local restaurant owner in Cape Girardeau, was rear-ended in a car crash in St. Louis County and suffered significant injuries. We filed a lawsuit against the at-fault driver on our client’s behalf to recover compensation for her suffered injuries. As a result of the crash, our client…