Tag: car accident

Jefferson County Police Chase Ends With Three People Dead

According to an article on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website, a police chase this past weekend ended with the deaths of three people when their car flipped over. The driver of the car was an eighteen-year-old St. Louis man. He had three passengers; two other men and one female. Police reported that the vehicle had […]

Written by on June 5, 2014

Teenager Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Killing Elderly Couple In Crash

A teenager, who was found to have been smoking a synthetic marijuana while driving, has been sentenced to five years in prison for killing an elderly couple in June 2012. The eighteen-year-old man pled guilty to the manslaughter charges, as well as to the drug possession charges, according to an article on the St. Louis […]

Written by on May 15, 2014

Police Academy Graduate Killed By Wrong-Way Driver

Car accidents are far too common in St. Louis, and as your St. Louis personal injury attorney, we’ve seen many cases of wrong-way drivers. The most recent case occurred this week in the Imperial area, on Highway 21, when an eighty-two-year-old woman crashed into a pickup truck which was being driven by a recent graduate […]

Written by on April 15, 2014

3 Reasons To Contact A St. Louis Attorney After An Accident

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, but you don’t think your injuries are severe enough to contact a St. Louis attorney, you might consider just managing on your own. Too many people make that mistake, and they end up regretting it later. As your St. Louis personal injury attorney, we would like to […]

Written by on April 3, 2014

School Bus Collision Halts Traffic On I-44 In St. Louis

The wintry weather continues, causing all kinds of traffic problems for everyone during the morning commute. It’s not surprising that a school bus and a car collided this week on I-44 in St. Louis, according to an article on the KSDK.com website. Although the article doesn’t specify whether or not the weather was definitely a […]

Written by on March 20, 2014

Kirkwood Man Dies After Hit And Run Accident

A fifty-year-old Kirkwood man has died after being the victim of a hit and run car accident this week. The Kirkwood Police Department were on the scene, where the man was found lying in the road, unresponsive. He was taken to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, according to an article on […]

Written by on February 27, 2014

When Should You Contact An Attorney After A Car Accident?

When you’re in a car accident, your mind is spinning. Even if you’re not badly injured, it can be a confusing and devastating time, leaving you wondering what steps you should take to ensure that all of the legalities are being taken care of. As your St. Louis personal injury attorney, it’s our job to […]

Written by on February 6, 2014

Should You Accept The Insurance Settlement?

As your St. Louis attorney, we’ve worked with many clients over the years, and we understand how insurance companies operate after an accident has taken place. If you or someone you love has been in an accident recently, you might be a little bit confused about how you should proceed. The Settlement In our experience, […]

Written by on February 4, 2014

What Steps To Take if You Are Injured in an Accident and Cannot Work?

As your St. Louis personal injury attorney, we hope you are never in a serious car accident. However, if you are, it’s important to know the steps you should take immediately following the accident. Step One: Call 911 You might be in a state of shock, but even in a minor accident you should contact […]

Written by on November 14, 2013

Pedestrian Hit by Motorist Tuesday, Early Morning

Motor vehicle accidents are a regular occurrence in St. Louis. However, what isn’t so common is for a driver to hit a pedestrian, and then leave the scene of the accident. This is precisely what happened this Tuesday morning in October in south St. Louis according to an article on KSDK.com. The accident occurred on […]

Written by on November 5, 2013