Personal Injury

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...

When searching for a “personal injury lawyer near me,” the results can be overwhelming. So how do you choose the right personal injury lawyer for your needs? Should you just choose the first one? The one with the most reviews? The one whose office is closest to your home? There are a number of...

Several accidents result in injury. Some accidents result in serious injury . Serious injury often demands the attention of an experienced personal injury lawyer. Common types of bodily injury that lead to personal injury lawsuits include: Traumatic Brain Injury Spinal Cord Injury Amputation Burn...

Corporations, conglomerates, and other powerful interests can cause harm. When negligence, oversight, or similar factors negatively affect a large number of people, multiple lawsuits are possible. Mass torts and class action lawsuits are both ways in which a large group of plaintiffs can be...

When you are injured on the job, you are entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim . This is true for nearly all employees in the Greater St. Louis area. With very few exceptions, it remains true even in cases where a worker played a role in his or her accident. It is a guaranteed benefit for...