Personal Injury

There are often multiple factors that go into motor vehicle accidents and motorcycles are no exception. However, some factors are more common in motorcycle accidents , which may entitle victims of serious injury to seek compensation through legal action. Common causes of motorcycle accidents...

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, 2,200 of the motor vehicle accidents that occurred in our state in 2021 were related to cellphone use alone. Of course, handheld cellphone use in Missouri has been banned for nearly 10 years , but even primary enforcement has not managed to...

March 7 – 13 is Vehicle Safety Recall Week, a great time to visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website to see if your vehicle has been included in a recall. Recall notices do not always reach the intended recipient and, without a notice, you may find out about a defect only...

Super Bowl LVI will be played in California on February 13 th this year. The most-watched sporting event in the United States, many people will throw or attend a Super Bowl Party to watch the game with family and friends, enjoying food and drink while cheering on their preferred team. Some of the...

Nearly 50 million people will be traveling 50+ miles from home this Fourth of July Weekend. That’s the second-highest number since AAA began collecting data on holiday travel and a clear indication that Americans are ready to get back to normal. However, this type of increase in road traffic is not...

Only about five percent of personal injury cases go to trial. While there is no telling what will be necessary for your case without first talking to an attorney, it is, at least statistically, unlikely that your claim will require a trial. Why Would a Case Go to Trial? Most personal injury claims...

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and a great time for motorcyclists to brush up on safety protocols while the drivers of larger vehicles get familiar with how to safely drive around motorcycles. Brown & Brown maintains offices in Illinois and Missouri, but laws for these states are...

Distracted drivers cause an average of 700 motor vehicle accidents every single day. Many of these are minor annoyances. Some of these result in serious injury. A handful result in death. All are completely avoidable. When you or someone you love is injured by a distracted driver, you have every...

Pain and suffering refers to both emotional and physical discomfort brought on by an accident and subsequent injury. Physical pain, which can limit ability, interfere with work, family and social life, and cause unrelenting agony, is a common consequence of accidents. Emotional pain, including...

If you want to reduce your risks of causing or being involved in an accident this winter, there are some very simple steps you can take – and they all start with paying attention. Distraction is the leading cause of car accidents in the United States. Sometimes a secondary factor to things like...