A St. Louis City Police Officer, David Haynes, was killed while in pursuit of a burglary suspect on Wednesday. Haynes had spotted the suspect, turned on his lights and sirens, and began to chase the suspect when he was struck at the intersection of Oleatha and Kingshighway by a 21 year old driving a GMC Jimmy. The initial collision spun Haynes car, which was then hit by a Nissan Xterra. Haynes did not survive the accident. Continue reading
Judy Tran was driving east on Olive Boulevard in Creve Coeur when she lost control of her car, running into a concrete pillar and a motorcyclist. The motorcyclist, David Null, was killed. Tran had reportedly lost control of her car after attempting to wake up her front passenger. She was charged with involuntary manslaughter, second-degree assault and possession of marijuana. Though reports showed that she was under the influence, her blood alcohol level was under .08. Continue reading
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When you’ve been in an accident, particularly one in which you’ve been injured, it’s inevitable that you’ll be facing a number of burdens and issues. One of those burdens will involve medical expenses. If your doctor, therapist, clinic or hospital asks you to sign what is often referred to as a “lien,” it’s best for you to examine all of your other available billing options before even thinking about doing so. Why? Because, in most situations, there really are better ways of building bridges (from accident to settlement) that will work to your advantage. Continue reading
First of all, if you were injured in an accident, you need to seek medical treatment for the sake of your own health. It is common for symptoms and injuries to not fully show themselves until sometime after an accident. Remember, your health is the most important thing you have and you should focus on recovering from your injuries first.
Though there is not a time limit on medical… Continue reading
Have you been in an accident that has left you injured or unable to drive to work? Being in a serious accident can leave you without more than just a car. And many people don’t even know the mistakes they could be making after their accident. For instance, did you know that you don’t have to give a recorded statement to the insurance adjuster or sign any forms? The insurance… Continue reading