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What to Do If You Witness a Car Accident

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Most of us know how to react if we’re involved in a collision, but you might be less certain about what to do if you witness a car accident. As a witness, you could play an important role in what ...
Files under: Personal Injury

Who Is Liable in a Rear-End Collision?

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conducted a large study of rear-end collisions and found that they account for 29 percent of all car crashes, making them the most common type of collision in the United States. Determining who is liable ...
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Reporting a Drunk Driver

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According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), someone is killed in an accident with a drunk driver every 50 minutes. And in 2016, the CDC reported that 10,497 people were killed by drunk drivers. Despite the extreme ...
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What to Do After a Truck Accident

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When you drive your car on highways and city roads in Missouri, you are forced to share them with semi-trucks, buses, and other large commercial vehicles. Truck drivers and other drivers who hold commercial drivers licenses (CDLs) must undergo specialized ...
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Drunk Driving Car Accident Tips

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All car collisions have the potential to change a person’s life in devastating ways, causing extensive damage, catastrophic injuries, or even a fatality, but crashes caused by drunk drivers are especially upsetting because they are completely preventable. We hope that ...
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Who Is Liable for a Truck Accident?

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When a collision occurs involving a large truck, the resulting claims are often more complex than car accident claims because multiple parties may be liable for the crash. Determining who is liable for a truck accident may require a thorough ...
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The Importance of Expert Medical Witnesses

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Accidents can cause injuries that range from minor issues to life-altering disabilities. When you submit an injury claim to an insurance company after an accident, you will need to have strong evidence to present your best case. You will need ...
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Should I Hire a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?

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If you are involved in a collision that you consider to be relatively minor, you might wonder whether it is worthwhile to talk to a personal injury lawyer about what occurred. It’s common for people to ask, “Should I hire ...
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How to Deal with the Insurance Adjuster After a Car Accident

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Not long after you have suffered an injury in a motor vehicle collision that was caused by another driver, a representative from that person’s insurance company (also known as an insurance adjuster) will contact you. It is important for you ...
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When to File a Car Insurance Claim

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If you are involved in a collision, you might be hesitant to report it to your insurance company regardless of whether or not you were at fault. While there are some situations in which it makes sense to not file ...
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