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JUN 2, 2026 · PERSONAL INJURY

Hit by an Uninsured Driver in Missouri? How to Get Paid When the At-Fault Driver Has No Insurance

Roughly 1 in 6 Missouri drivers carries no insurance. If one of them hit you, your own policy — not theirs — is usually the path to a real recovery. Here's exactly how uninsured and underinsured motorist claims work in Missouri.

JUN 2, 2026 · DWI / CANNABIS / CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Can You Get a DWI for Marijuana in Missouri? 2026 Guide to Cannabis DUI Laws, Penalties, and Defenses

Recreational cannabis is legal in Missouri — but driving after using it is not. Here's how Missouri marijuana DWI charges work in 2026, why the science is shaky, and the defenses that actually win these cases.

MAY 22, 2026 · DWI / CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Missouri DWI Checkpoints in 2026: Your Rights, the Law, and How to Protect Your License

Stopped at a Missouri DWI checkpoint? Here's exactly what officers can and cannot do, what you should say, and the mistakes that turn a routine stop into a conviction.

MAY 22, 2026 · TRAFFIC TICKETS

Missouri Speeding Tickets in 2026: Points, Insurance Hikes, and Why Paying the Fine Is Almost Always a Mistake

That Missouri speeding ticket isn't a $150 problem. Between points on your license and insurance hikes, the true cost is closer to $1,500 — and there's almost always a better option than just paying it.

APR 13, 2026 · CANNABIS / GENERAL PRACTICE

COVID Vaccine Injuries and the Law: What Victims Are Still Fighting For in 2026

You got the shot because you were told to. Maybe your employer required it. Maybe you were trying to protect your family. Maybe you just trusted the science and did what seemed right at the time.

APR 13, 2026 · GENERAL PRACTICE / TRAFFIC TICKETS

Don't Pay That Missouri Speeding Ticket Until You Read This

You just got pulled over on Highway 54 outside Jefferson City. The officer hands you a ticket, you sign it, and you’re back on the road in ten minutes. The fine is $180. You figure you’ll just log on and pay it tonight, take the hit, and move on.

MAR 8, 2026 · CANNABIS / GENERAL PRACTICE

Missouri Cannabis in 2026: What You Can Legally Do — and What Can Still Get You Arrested

Missouri voters approved recreational cannabis in November 2022 with Amendment 3. Since then, dispensaries have opened across the state, possession laws have changed, and a lot of Missouri residents have breathed a sigh of relief.

MAR 8, 2026 · GENERAL PRACTICE / PERSONAL INJURY

What to Do in the First 24 Hours After a Car Accident in Missouri

It happens faster than you can process it. One moment you’re merging onto I-44, and the next you hear the crunch of metal and feel the jolt. The other car ran a red light. Or maybe it was a rear-end collision on Highway 40 in morning traffic.

FEB 7, 2026 · GENERAL PRACTICE / TRAFFIC TICKETS

The Secret to Keeping Your Record Clean: Amending Speeding Tickets in Missouri

You’re driving down I-70 or Highway 63, keeping up with traffic, when you see the lights in your rearview mirror. You pull over, get the ticket, and drive away frustrated.

FEB 7, 2026 · DWI / GENERAL PRACTICE

Field Sobriety Tests in Missouri: Are They Mandatory and Should You Take Them?

It’s 11:00 PM on a Saturday. You’ve been pulled over in St. Louis or Jefferson City, and the officer suspects you’ve been drinking. After handing over your license, the officer asks you to step out of the vehicle to “make sure you’re okay to drive.” They...

JAN 6, 2026 · GENERAL PRACTICE / PERSONAL INJURY

Beyond Medical Bills: How to Calculate Pain and Suffering in Missouri Personal Injury

After a serious car accident, the first wave of financial stress is usually the medical bills. You see the charges for the ambulance ride, the ER visit, the CT scans, and the physical therapy. These numbers are frightening, but they are also concrete. You...

JAN 6, 2026 · DWI / GENERAL PRACTICE

Refusing a Breathalyzer in Missouri: The 2026 Guide to Implied Consent, License Revocation, and Your Rights

It is the moment every driver dreads. You see the flashing red and blue lights in your rearview mirror. Your heart rate spikes. You pull over, roll down the window, and the officer asks the question that can change the trajectory of your next year: “Have...

DEC 2, 2025 · GENERAL PRACTICE / PERSONAL INJURY

Injured in a St. Louis Car Accident? Why Accepting the Insurance Offer Is a Mistake

The days following a car accident are a blur. You are dealing with physical pain, scheduling doctor’s appointments, figuring out how to get to work without your vehicle, and worrying about mounting medical bills. Then, the phone rings. It’s an insurance...

DEC 2, 2025 · DWI / GENERAL PRACTICE

The Real Cost of a First-Time DWI in Missouri: It's More Than Just a Fine

Seeing flashing red and blue lights in your rearview mirror is a sinking feeling every driver knows. But when those lights lead to a roadside sobriety test and a subsequent arrest for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), that sinking feeling turns into panic.

NOV 2, 2025 · GENERAL PRACTICE / TRAFFIC TICKETS

What Happens if You Ignore a Traffic Ticket in Missouri?

Most people don’t set out to ignore a traffic ticket. Life gets busy, you forget your court date, or you misplace the citation and promise to handle it later. But in Missouri, letting a ticket slip through the cracks can quickly snowball into license...

NOV 2, 2025 · GENERAL PRACTICE / TRAFFIC TICKETS

Can You Go to Jail for Too Many Speeding Tickets in Missouri?

When most people think about getting a speeding ticket in Missouri, they picture a fine, maybe a bump in their insurance, and then moving on. But what happens when you rack up more than one—or if your speed was high enough to cross into reckless territory?...

OCT 3, 2025 · GENERAL PRACTICE / TRAFFIC TICKETS

How One Missouri Driver Beat a Speeding Ticket

When you’re handed a speeding ticket in Missouri, your first instinct may be to pay the fine and move on. But that decision could cost you thousands in the long run. A ticket adds points to your license and increases your insurance rates—sometimes for years.

OCT 3, 2025 · GENERAL PRACTICE / TRAFFIC TICKETS

Missouri Speeding Tickets — Everything You Need to Know

If you’ve been pulled over in Missouri for speeding, you might be tempted to just pay the fine and move on. But before you do, it’s important to understand the long-term consequences. A simple speeding ticket can add points to your license, increase your...

SEP 2, 2025 · BUSINESS LAW / GENERAL PRACTICE

Business Law in Missouri: How Rosenblum Robbins Helps St. Louis Businesses Thrive

Running a business in Missouri comes with both opportunities and challenges. From forming an LLC to navigating contracts, employment issues, or disputes, having a reliable business law attorney in St. Louis can make all the difference. At Rosenblum Robbins...

SEP 2, 2025 · DWI / GENERAL PRACTICE

Understanding DWI Charges in St. Louis, Missouri: What You Need to Know

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charges are among the most serious traffic-related offenses in Missouri. In St. Louis and across the state, a DWI conviction can impact your freedom, your finances, and even your future employment. If you’ve been arrested...

AUG 4, 2025 · GENERAL PRACTICE / TRAFFIC TICKETS

How Much Does a Speeding Ticket Cost in Missouri?

If you’ve received a speeding ticket in Missouri, your first question is probably: How much is this going to cost me? The answer depends on where the violation occurred, how fast you were going, and whether you decide to fight the ticket or simply pay the...

AUG 4, 2025 · GENERAL PRACTICE / TRAFFIC TICKETS

What to Do After Getting a Speeding Ticket in Missouri

Getting pulled over and handed a speeding ticket can be frustrating, confusing, and costly. Whether you were going a few miles over the limit or caught in a speed trap, knowing what to do next can make all the difference. At Rosenblum Robbins Law , our...