What Speed Is Considered Reckless Driving in St Louis?
Key Takeaways In St. Louis, driving 20 mph or more over the speed limit often leads to a reckless driving charge. Missouri law usually calls this offense “careless and imprudent” driving instead of “reckless.” This charge shows that a driver did not use the highest degree of care on the road. The Granat Law Office […]
Should I Get a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?
Hiring a car accident lawyer for a minor collision is a smart move because what seems like a small problem can quickly become a legal headache. An attorney understands that vehicle damage does not always match the physical harm done to the people inside. They help you navigate the tricky claims process and ensure that […]
What Should You Do Immediately After a Car Accident?
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports tens of thousands oftraffic crashes each year. After a collision, most people feel shock and confusion. The best first steps can protect your health, your rights, and your future insurance claim. This guide provides clear steps to follow at the accident scene and in the hours that follow. At […]
The Role of Negligence in Car Accident Lawsuits
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that car accidents each year frequently happen due to driver negligence. Negligence is the failure to exercise reasonable care under the traffic laws, resulting in harm to others. In a car accident lawsuit, proving negligence links the breach of duty to injuries, damages, and compensation. At The Granat Law […]
Neck Injuries from a Car Accident
Neck injuries in auto accidents often occur when a motorist is struck by another car from behind. Since these types of injuries can occur even in minor auto accidents, neck injuries are the most likely injuries to result from a car accident. Generally neck injuries result from whiplash effect, which is when your neck moves […]
Hip Pain after a Car Accident
There has been an increase in automobile technology meant to reduce fatality rates in car accidents. However, there is currently no technology to stop people from getting injuries such as lower extremity injuries that occur in car accidents. Front seat occupants that are involved in car accidents are more likely to get lower extremity injuries […]
