When someone dies unexpectedly, those left behind often struggle. Not only do they have grief to process and overcome, but they also have many practical challenges to address. For example, someone's premature passing can trigger major expenses, including end-of-life...
Wrongful Death
Weather Channel faces lawsuit after fatal “Storm Wranglers” crash
Missouri residents who watch the Weather Channel may know how the two stars of the show "Storm Wranglers" died. On March 28, 2017, the duo was speeding down a highway in Texas in search of a tornado when they ran a stop sign and collided with a jeep. Both stars and...
Pedestrian safety is an increasing concern
Highway safety is typically thought of in terms of crashes involving two or more motor vehicles. While it is a legitimate safety concern, most Missouri residents take reasonable precautions by obeying traffic laws and driving alertly. Thankfully, the majority of...
Who can file a wrongful death claim in Missouri?
When people in Missouri lose a loved one due to someone else's harmful actions or negligent behavior, they may wonder what they can do to hold those responsible accountable for their actions. Those responsible may face criminal charges connected to someone's death,...
NHTSA: 2017 crash data shows worrying trend for large trucks
Missouri motorists may be interested in roadway safety data that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has collected from 2017. While the car crash death rate went down last year, the fatality rate for large truck crashes went up. As the sole negative...
Coalition has blueprint for eliminating traffic deaths by 2050
If the efforts of the Road to Zero Coalition are successful, Missouri drivers can look forward to safer roads in the future. With deaths from motor vehicle accidents reaching 37,461 in 2016, fatalities are on the rise after declining for several years. The coalition...