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To try to curb the high percentage of accidents that happen due to drinking and driving – especially with underage drinking – Missouri has enacted what are called “Zero Tolerance” laws. In Missouri, obtaining a driver’s license is not a right but a privilege. With that privilege come some expectations of drivers’ behavior for when … Read more
Contributory negligence is a type of law that means that more than one party can be found partially liable for an accident. Being negligent means that someone does something that directly leads to an accident. It can also imply that someone failed to do something that any reasonable person would have, and that failure to … Read more
When you are hurt in an automobile accident, you are generally entitled to two different types of compensation for your damages: non-economic damages and economic damages. “Negligence” is a legal theory that means that you either did something as a driver that caused an accident to happen, or that you didn’t do something you should … Read more
Unlike economic damages, things like pain and suffering are highly subjective and can be very different when calculated by an insurance company vs when they are calculated by your attorney. When you are in a car accident in Missouri, you are generally entitled to both economic and non-economic damages. If you are wondering how much … Read more
Insurance companies often rank these cities as “high risk” areas, meaning you’re statistically more likely to be involved in a traffic accident or auto theft if you live there. If you live in one of these four cities, you could actually be paying more for auto insurance. Why? Insurance companies often rank these cities as … Read more
When making the decision about which is more important – gas efficiency or safety – it is best to consider all factors. If you are considering purchasing a new car for either yourself or your teenager in Missouri, you might be looking into smaller, more gas-efficient models. One thing that you have to take into … Read more
