Tires separating from large trucks or big rigs are not an everyday occurrence. However, when it does occur, the consequences can be devastating. These incidents can unfold in seconds, leaving nearby drivers little to no time to react. What makes these types of incidents especially concerning is that, in many cases, they are preventable…
March 31, 2026 | St. Louis, MO On the evening of March 31, 2026, a three-vehicle crash occurred around 7:30 pm on westbound Interstate 270. The collision took place near the Missouri Route 367 exit in north St. Louis, and left eight people injured, including six children. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol,…
Loss of consortium is a type of non-economic damage available in certain personal injury and wrongful death cases. It compensates a spouse or close family member for the loss of companionship, affection, support, and marital relationship caused by another person’s injury. These damages recognize that a serious injury affects more than the injured person….
In Missouri, pain and suffering damages are not calculated by a specific formula or standard guide. Instead, these damages depend on factors such as the seriousness of your injuries, your recovery time, long-term effects, and how your accident impacts your daily life. Courts, juries, and insurance companies decide how much to award for pain…
Despite significant advances in vehicle safety, thousands of people are killed on U.S. roads each year. In fact, from 2014 to 2023, over 380,000 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes, with such incidents rising by 25% during the same time period. In this study, we calculated the yearly fatal crash rate per capita…
A vehicle is designated a total loss when the reasonable cost to repair it, plus its salvage value, equals or exceeds a set percentage of its actual cash value (ACV). In Missouri, for most newer vehicles (under 6 years old generally), state law requires that a car be declared a total loss if repair…
