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$2,050,000.000 – Drunk Driving Accident, Bars Responsible

Sansone & Lauber | November 2, 2018 | Drunk Driving Articles

Missouri wrongful death settlement against a drunk driver and the two bars he drank alcohol at before the deadly drunk driving car accident. Owen & Harrison v. Cory Thompson, Causbies Sports Bar,...

Cell Phone Features to Turn on to Prevent Texting and Driving

Sansone & Lauber | November 1, 2018 | Distracted Driving

Our distracted driving accident lawyers discuss the risks of cell phone use while driving.

Using a smartphone while driving presents a significant distraction that could lead to a devastating accident. According to the National Safety Council, more than 3,000 people are killed in distract...

$137,500.00 Arbitration Verdict – Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Sansone & Lauber | September 19, 2018 | Verdicts & Settlements

Our personal injury client was riding in the back of a pickup truck. They were going for a a short ride on a private road from where a float trip ended up to a campsite. Our client was sitting on the ...

Car Seat Safety: Choosing and Using the Right One

Sansone & Lauber | September 11, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

Every parent selecting or installing a car seat knows how serious that responsibility is. A car seat can make all the difference to your child’s safety in the event of an accident. There are plenty ...

Missouri Still Has Only a Partial Ban on Texting and Driving

Sansone & Lauber | August 22, 2018 | Distracted Driving

Distracted driving is increasingly a cause of accidents across Missouri and the country at large. The most significant reason for this rising risk is the use of cell phones for texting and social med...

Is Texting and Driving More Dangerous than Drinking and Driving?

Sansone & Lauber | August 6, 2018 | Distracted Driving

Most people these days are aware of the dangers of drunk driving – the increased risk for accidents, the severe legal penalties, the possibly fatal consequences. Perhaps this increased awareness i...

Reasons Why Dog Bites Are More Common in Summer

Sansone & Lauber | July 24, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

Dog Bite Injuries are More Common In Summer

Statistics show that dog bites are more common during the warm summer months. One example that was reported by the New York Post showed that in one recent year, more than half of the 4,611 reporte...

Good Samaritan Rescues Young Boy from Crash in St. Louis

Sansone & Lauber | July 2, 2018 | Traffic Accident Articles

A two-vehicle collision in South St. Louis is garnering widespread media attention after a Good Samaritan helped by pulling a young boy from one of the vehicles following the crash. The accident occur...

Dying in a Car Crash or Plane Crash in Missouri — What Are the Odds?

Sansone & Lauber | June 18, 2018 | Car Accidents

Odds of Dying in a Car Accident in Missouri

With high-profile plane accidents grabbing the headlines, such as recent “angel flight” crash in New Jersey and the Southwest passenger who was killed after an engine malfunction, many people ...

Are Realistic Video Games Driving Underage Teens to Get Behind the Wheel?

Sansone & Lauber | May 8, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

St. Louis car accident lawyer reports that teen drivers losing lives in older and smaller cars.

Having a car represents a freedom many teenagers crave. Driving themselves to school or to hang out with friends means less time under the control of parents. In Missouri, as in many other states, thi...