Jan 1, 2021 / Car Accidents
T-Bone Accidents in St. Louis: fault, common injuries, and protecting your claim
Few vehicular crashes are as sudden or physically violent as a T-bone accident. Often referred to as a side-impact crash, a T-bone accident occurs when the front end of one vehicle crashes directly into the side of another, forming a “T” shape. When two vehicles collide perpendicularly, the occupants inside the struck car only have […]
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What to do after a hit-and-run in St. Louis: A Missouri checklist
When a reckless driver speeds away in St. Louis, knowing what to do immediately helps protect your legal rights. Taking immediate action can help keep you safe while building a strong claim. This includes: finding a safe location and checking for injuries, reporting the accident to authorities, preserving critical evidence, tracking all relevant records in […]
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Missouri Car Accident Case Highlights: How Roach Law Delivers Strong Recoveries
September was an exceptionally productive month for Roach Law Car Accident Lawyers, with our team successfully resolving over 27 cases totaling more than $2.8 million for our clients. Beyond the numbers, our focus remains on providing individual attention to ensure every injured client receives the complete compensation they deserve. To show how our legal team […]
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What Drivers Wish They Had Known Before Their Car Accident
Most drivers don’t know how much the first hours and days after a car accident can matter until they’re already dealing with a claim. Evidence can disappear, injuries may become clearer with time, insurance coverage can be more complicated than expected, and early assumptions about fault aren’t always the final word. You can drive for […]
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Who Pays When More Than One Driver Is at Fault in a Missouri Car Accident?
If more than one driver is responsible for a Missouri car accident, each person may be assigned a percentage of fault. Even if you were partly responsible, you may still be able to recover compensation. The outcome depends on the evidence, the extent of your injuries and the circumstances surrounding the crash. “I think I […]
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5 Common Mistakes We See After a Missouri Car Accident (And How to Avoid Them)
No one plans for a car accident. Yet after more than 30 years of representing injured Missourians, we’ve noticed that many of the biggest challenges don’t come from the crash itself. They come from the decisions people make afterward. Most of these mistakes are completely understandable. They happen because people are trying to get back […]
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7 Things Insurance Companies Don’t Tell You After a Missouri Car Accident
Most people never expect to need a personal injury lawyer. One moment you’re driving home from work, taking the kids to school or heading out for dinner. The next, you’re dealing with injuries, vehicle damage, medical appointments and an insurance company that’s already asking questions. After representing injured Missourians for more than 30 years, we’ve […]
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Why You Should Never Trust Average Settlement Numbers Online
After a car accident, one of the first things many people do is search online for settlement information. They want answers to questions like: It’s understandable. Medical bills are arriving. Work may have been missed. The future feels uncertain. The problem is that average settlement numbers rarely tell you anything useful about your own case. […]
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Distracted Driving in Missouri
Distracted driving continues to be a leading cause of crashes throughout Missouri, including St. Louis and surrounding metropolitan areas. In many auto accident cases, proving distracted driving can be challenging without the right evidence. An experienced car accident attorney can help gather digital evidence, eyewitness accounts, and physical crash data to support claims involving distracted […]
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What to Do After an Accident With an Uninsured Driver
Dealing with a car accident is stressful enough, but learning the other driver doesn’t have insurance can make the situation feel even more overwhelming. Even though Missouri law requires drivers to carry liability coverage, many people in St. Louis and across the state still drive without it. When that happens, it can be harder to […]
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