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• Most Costly Five Mistakes After a Car Accident–App for Motorists

  

  Car accidents are without a doubt one of the most traumatic things you can encounter. The Cagle Law Firm has developed a phone app that allows you to carry... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2015 LEGAL

• Illinois Distracted Driving Debate–Is Hands-Free Really Risk Free?

  

  A recent article by Marni Pyke claimed, “Yes, you can have it all”. You can make dinner reservations, text your boss and update Facebook from the comfort of you... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2015 LEGAL

• Missouri Firearm Fatalities Surpass Car Crash Fatalities in 2013

  

  Motor vehicle deaths have been the leading cause of nonmedical cause of death across the county, but not so in Missouri during 2013. In 2013, there were 781... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2015 LEGAL

• Driving Law in O’Fallon, Missouri Covers More Than Texting

  

  Several municipalities in the greater St. Louis area have passed ordinances banning texting and driving. The City Council of O’Fallon enacted an ordinance and... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2015 LEGAL

• Multi-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Pemiscot County, Also Injures Nine

  

  One man was killed and nine people were injured in a crash in Pemiscot County on Wednesday evening around 7 p.m. The crash occurred on Route U at Route H, five... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2015 LEGAL

• NHTSA Says Fewer Are Drinking and Driving, But Drug Use on the Rise

  

  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released two new studies showing that fewer people are drinking and driving behind the wheel but mor... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2015 LEGAL

• How Can Driver Fatigue Factor into Trucking Accidents?

  

  Truck Driver Fatigue How can driver fatigue factor into trucking accidents? | Cagle Law Firm [1:50] Truck driver fatigue is an enormous issue in this country. Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2015 LEGAL

• Light Snow Predicted for St. Louis Area-Drive Safely

  

  As the temperature is dropping this afternoon, you may begin your commute home this evening amidst light snow. It is important to remember a couple of things... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2015 LEGAL

• What Makes Trucking Accident Cases Different from Ordinary Car Accident Cases?

  

  Difference between trucking accident car accident cases [4:25] Federal Regulations Trucking cases are different than most ordinary car accident cases because... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2015 LEGAL

• Five Killed in Four Separate Overnight Accidents in St. Louis, Missouri

  

  Photo courtesy KTVI, January 28, 2015 Four Fatal Crashes Wednesday night was a fatal night for four people in the greater St. Louis area. News reports four... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2015 LEGAL

• Illinois Head-On Crash Claims Two Young Lives

  

  Tragic Head-On Crash Kills Two, Injures Two in Illinois Two young women have died after a head-on crash last Saturday night, January 10, 2015 at around 10:30... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2015 LEGAL

• 2014 MO Fatal Crash Results–Trends of No Seat Belt and Inattentiveness

  

  Troop F of the Missouri State Highway Patrol includes approximately 13 counties. In a recent article published by The Missourian, six trends were identified by... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2015 LEGAL

• Four People Injured in Missouri Car Accident Over the Weekend

  

  According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, four people were injured in two separate motor vehicle accidents over the weekend in Missouri. Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2015 LEGAL

• Nine Roadway Fatalities in Missouri Over NYE Holiday

  

  The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported nine fatalities during the New Year’s Even holiday counting period from 6 p.m. December 31, 2014 to 11:59, Sunday,... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2015 LEGAL

• Plan for NYE–Be Safe & Not a Statistic for 2015

  

  New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest nights to celebrate and that is saying something in St. Louis. All during the year, St. Louisans love to celebrate Mardi... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2014 LEGAL

• Southern Illinois Coach Killed Near Mount Vernon, Illinois

  

  It has been tragic couple of weeks in Southern Illinois for young drivers. Three young woman have lost their lives on Illinois highways in December. Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2014 LEGAL

• Nearly 800 Traffic Fatalities Expected During Holiday Season

  

  The National Safety Council estimates almost 800 lives will be lost in America during the 2014 holiday season. That is a large number. Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2014 LEGAL

• Do We Need Tougher DUI Enforcement in Illinois?

  

  In a recent article, the Chicago Tribune examined the Illinois’ tough DUI statutes and an analysis of the high number of plea deals in a particular Chicago... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2014 LEGAL

• Fifteen Fatal Crashes on Missouri Highways Over Holiday

  

  Compared to last year (2013), there were more road fatalities during the Thanksgiving holiday this past weekend. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2014 LEGAL

• Illinois Winter Weather Driving Advice—SLOW Down!

  

  It is that time again in Illinois and Missouri—winter weather driving. Living in the Midwest, we usually get an ample supply of winter weather yet each winter w... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2014 LEGAL