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  If you have been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, there’s a good chance you’re wondering how much you will be able to recover. As a victim, it’s extremely important to understand that determining the value of a personal injury claim is a complicated issue, and insurance companies actively take steps to limit the amount of money they pay out. These two factors combined make it highly advisable for you to retain a St. Louis personal injury attorney as soon as you can to protect your legal rights. IN MISSOURI AND ILLINOIS, YOU CAN RECOVER FOR BOTH YOUR ECONOMIC AND NON-ECONOMIC LOSSES Under state law in both Illinois and Missouri, people who are injured by the negligence of others are typically entitled to compensation for all of their accident-related losses. Compensable losses include both economic losses, like bills that you incur because of your accident, and non-economic losses, like the pain you experience as a result of your injuries. Examples of sp...

  April 20th, or 4/20, is a popular “holiday” among marijuana drug users. While many believe the term “420” derives from the police code for marijuana, it actually originates from a group of five Californian students who regularly smoked at 4:20 PM, and what started as a time to meet up and smoke, 420 eventually surpassed this group of five and made its way into the English vernacular. With 4/20 quickly approaching, the state of Missouri has begun its first ever, “420 drugged-driving enforcement campaign,” meant to quash the number of people driving under the influence on this unofficial “holiday.” According to Fox 4 – KC, “MoDOT said law enforcement will be out in full force April 19-20 to crack down on drugged driving offenders.” So, with that being said, what happens if I am pulled over while under the influence of marijuana or other drugs? When people hear the words “driving under the influence,” they most often think of drunk driving, but driving under the influence of marijua...

  According to Drug Abuse statistics, about 1.16 million Americans are arrested for drug-related offences yearly. If you are charged with drug possession or trafficking, it’s important to have a good defense strategy, as you could face severe consequences involving fines and jail time. Fortunately,  Bruntrager & Billings, P.C.  attorneys are experts at providing defenses against drug possession and trafficking. We have been helping the people of St Louis for decades and can help you find the right defense strategy for your case. Yet, before you speak with our attorneys, it’s an excellent idea to learn more about your possible defenses for these crimes. So continue reading to learn more. WHAT IS THE ACTUAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DRUG POSSESSION AND DRUG TRAFFICKING? Before we look at a few popular defenses you could use for a drug possession or trafficking charge, we’ve briefly detailed the difference between the two. Knowing the difference will help you establish which de...