A trucking company may be held responsible when its actions or failures contribute to an accident. In many truck crashes, liability often extends beyond the driver.
The company that hired, trained, supervised, or failed to maintain its vehicles properly may share legal responsibility. Understanding this distinction can influence the outcome of a claim for individuals injured in a commercial truck collision.
Due to its central location and multiple interstate routes, St. Louis sees consistent commercial truck traffic. With the size and weight of commercial vehicles, even a ...
What Missouri Law Says About Preventable Harm
Negligence is a common legal ground for filing a civil lawsuit. It applies to situations where a person, business, or institution fails to meet a duty of care, resulting in preventable harm. If you were injured, suffered financial loss, or lost a loved one due to someone else’s actions or inaction, you may wonder whether negligence applies—and whether you have the right to sue.
This article by Gray Ritter Graham explains how Missouri law defines negligence, when you can sue for negligence, and how legal claims vary across different ...
Motorcyclists often sustain serious injuries when involved in a crash with a larger vehicle. Even when the rider obeys traffic laws and exercises caution, careless drivers, poor road conditions, and inadequate visibility put motorcyclists at risk.
After an accident, many injured riders are left with more questions than answers. Medical bills accumulate. Calls from insurance adjusters begin. There may be pressure to settle quickly or give recorded statements that may later be used to limit compensation. In the most severe cases, families may also have legal options after fatal ...
Many drivers are unsure what steps to take after being involved in a car accident that they did not cause. The question often arises. Do I call my insurance if a car accident is not my fault? Even when another driver is clearly at fault, failing to report the accident can lead to complications later, especially when dealing with property damage, medical bills, or disputed claims.
This guide by car accident lawyers at Gray Ritter Graham provides clear answers for Missouri drivers who want to understand their obligations after a collision and the role their insurance carrier may play, even ...
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