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Posted on Nov 8, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
As Missouri semi-truck accident lawyers, we know that large, heavy semi-trucks can act as deadly weapons, particularly when they're involved in collisions with average-sized passenger vehicles. And ...
Continue reading "Alcohol involvement suspected in fatal Missouri semi-truck accident" »
Posted on Nov 7, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
Recently, the families of two Missouri car accident victims filed lawsuits against a Columbia man and the establishment that served him alcohol in the hours before a deadly crash on Providence Road. ...
Continue reading "Wrongful death, personal injury lawsuits filed in connection with 2012 Columbia drunk driving accident" »
Posted on Nov 7, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
November is here, and the holiday season is just around the corner. While the months ahead are a time for celebrating with family and friends, they're also associated with an increased risk for car ...
Continue reading "Holiday driving safety: Ten important hints to help you avoid Kansas City car accidents" »
Posted on Nov 6, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
As Joplin auto accident lawyers, we're sad to note that the problem of pedestrian railroad deaths appears to be growing. In 2012, fatal train accidents involving pedestrians increased by 7.5% in the ...
Continue reading "FRA reports increased number of pedestrian/train deaths in Missouri, nationwide" »
Posted on Nov 5, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
As our Missouri car accident lawyers know, drunk drivers jeopardize the safety of everyone on our state's road - innocent drivers and passengers who are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. ...
Continue reading "Drunk drivers threaten Missouri roadway safety for all motorists - including their own passengers" »
Posted on Oct 23, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
As workers' compensation lawyers, we know that Missouri employees sometimes suffer injuries because their employers have failed to provide a safe working environment. Under the Occupational Safety and ...
Continue reading "Missouri employees are entitled to safe workplace conditions" »
Posted on Oct 23, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
As Missouri truck accident lawyers, we know that collisions involving semis and average-sized passenger vehicles can have catastrophic consequences, often for the occupants of those smaller vehicles. ...
Continue reading "Truck drivers' medical conditions can increase accident risks for Missouri drivers" »
Posted on Oct 22, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
As Kansas City car accident lawyers, we know that drunk drivers don't just harm their victims: their victims' loved ones suffer as well. And when a drunk driving accident proves to be fatal, there are ...
Continue reading "Alcohol-related car accidents can lead to Kansas City wrongful death lawsuits" »
Posted on Oct 15, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
When a serious car accident happens, the force of the two vehicles' impact can cause life-threatening injuries to vehicle occupants. However, it's not just vehicular impact that can lead to traumatic ...
Continue reading "Loose objects in a vehicle can cause serious injuries when Missouri car accidents happen" »
Posted on Oct 14, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
Law enforcement officials, safety experts and researchers agree: young drivers have an extremely high risk of being involved in serious car accidents, both here in Missouri and throughout the U.S. ...
Continue reading ""Life on Track" event aims to discourage drunk, distracted driving among Missouri teens" »
Posted on Oct 8, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
It's no secret that alcohol and driving are a dangerous, often deadly combination. And yet alcohol remains a "significant contributing factor in Missouri's traffic crash experience, especially as it ...
Continue reading "Drunk driving and Missouri car accidents: 5 sobering facts for Cape Girardeau motorists" »
Posted on Oct 8, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
Buses are becoming an increasingly popular mode of transportation, both here in Missouri and nationwide. In 2010, almost 850,000 buses were registered in the U.S., which is more than were registered ...
Continue reading "Fatal accident involved church bus, semi-truck, SUV" »
Posted on Oct 2, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
This week, the Missouri Highway Patrol issued a news release cautioning drivers about the danger of deer-vehicle collisions during the months ahead. In this post, our Springfield personal injury ...
Continue reading "Missouri drivers cautioned about increased car accident risks during deer mating season" »
Posted on Oct 2, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
As Joplin personal injury lawyers, we know that teens are have higher accident risks than any other age group. This week, we were alarmed to read a recent study released by the Texas A&M ...
Continue reading "Recent study: teen drivers nearly eight times more likely to crash when driving with peer passengers" »
Posted on Oct 1, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
Beautiful fall weather has finally come to Missouri, and our Columbia personal injury lawyers know that many Missourians are getting out and about to enjoy the comfortable temperatures. At this time ...
Continue reading "Columbia parents: Make bicycle safety a priority & help prevent child accidents" »
Posted on Sep 30, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
Our Springfield personal injury lawyers know that backover accidents involving young children are all too common, both here in Missouri and throughout the U.S. Federal data indicates that, on average, ...
Continue reading "DOT facing lawsuit from consumer advocates after backup camera rule delayed" »
Posted on Sep 27, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
When most people hear about a workers' compensation claim, they often think of accidents resulting in physical injuries like broken bones, back or neck injuries, or permanent disability. However, a ...
Continue reading "Mold in the workplace: What Missouri employees need to know" »
Posted on Sep 25, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
As Springfield auto accident lawyers, we've noted reports of several serious tour bus accidents this year. Some of these crashes had serious consequences - including passenger injuries and fatalities ...
Continue reading "Passengers file personal injury lawsuit after tour bus is struck by semi-truck" »
Posted on Sep 24, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
Most Missouri parents would agree that child passenger safety is an extremely important issue, and yet many admit they don't always ensure their little ones are properly buckled up. Our Cape Girardeau ...
Continue reading "Missouri drivers encouraged to make child passenger safety a priority in light of new study" »
Posted on Sep 24, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
By now, it's no secret that texting while driving is a contributing factor in many serious car accidents, both here in Missouri and nationwide. However, our Kansas City personal injury lawyers were ...
Continue reading ""Distracted walking" contributing to more pedestrian accidents in Missouri, nationwide" »
Posted on Sep 18, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
During the Missouri legislature's veto session on September 11, 2013, state lawmakers overrode 10 of Governor Nixon's vetoes, including Nixon's veto of House Bill 339. This new law places restrictions ...
Continue reading "HB339 limits recovery in Missouri personal injury lawsuits" »
Posted on Sep 17, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
Nationwide, hundreds of thousands of car accidents occur every year. In Missouri alone, there were nearly 143,000 crashes throughout the state in 2011. Of those accidents, 716 resulted in a fatality ...
Continue reading "Fatal accidents down, injury accidents on the rise in Springfield" »
Posted on Sep 11, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
Businesses have a legal obligation to provide a safe working environment for their employees. When workplace conditions cause workers to suffer serious injuries while in the course of their duties, ...
Continue reading "OSHA cites Missouri company for serious safety violations following fatal workplace accident" »
Posted on Sep 11, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
As Missouri truck accident lawyers, we know that the average passenger vehicle is no match for a semi-truck. Research shows that passenger vehicle occupants are extremely vulnerable to ...
Continue reading "Memorial sign honors state trooper killed by trucker who fell asleep at the wheel" »
Posted on Sep 10, 2013 By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P. C.
As Cape Girardeau personal injury lawyers, we know that accidents involving teen drivers are not uncommon in Missouri and throughout the U.S. Sadly, these accidents can result in serious, ...
Continue reading "Lack of experience, instruction contributes to car accidents involving Missouri teens" »
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