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Personal Injury

How to Prepare for a Motorcycle Accident Deposition

Following a motorcycle accident, it might be necessary to file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver and their insurance company to recover compensation. Some insurance companies make unreasonably low offers and refuse to settle fairly, and others deny valid claims outright by blaming the motorcyclist. If you’re in this situation and have filed a formal … Read more

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Personal Injury

The Long-Term Effects of a TBI

A split second can change everything. While mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) like concussions often heal completely, moderate to severe TBIs can permanently alter lives in devastating ways. Victims may face lasting physical disabilities, emotional struggles, cognitive impairment, and social isolation that ripple through every aspect of their daily life. For those grappling with severe … Read more

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Personal Injury

Should You Have a Dash Cam?

Dash cams are becoming increasingly common, but perhaps you’re unsure if you should invest in one for your vehicle. Are they just another trendy gadget? Or do they provide a smart, convenient way to protect yourself on the road? Should you have a dash cam? Let’s put it this way: If you’ve ever been in … Read more

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Wrongful Death

What to Expect from a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

If you’ve lost your loved one because of the negligent or wrongful actions of someone else, you might be considering a wrongful death lawsuit. However, dealing with a legal claim while you’re struggling with your grief and financial losses can be overwhelming. It’s important that you hire the right attorney, who can alleviate some of … Read more

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Personal Injury

How to Prepare for Court as a Victim

Following a car, truck, or motorcycle accident in which you were the victim, you are entitled to recover compensation for your losses from the at-fault party. To do this, you must file a claim against each party that contributed to your accident’s cause and the responsible insurance company(ies). While filing a claim is key to … Read more

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Personal Injury

What Types of Evidence Can Be Used to Prove Negligence in a Truck Accident Case?

Truck accidents can be devastating because of the large disparities in weight and size between large trucks and passenger vehicles. While large trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds under regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and be 75 feet long, passenger vehicles typically weigh an average of 5,000 pounds and are … Read more

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Personal Injury

Watch Out for These Hidden Injuries After a Car Accident

When you’re involved in a collision, your body reacts by going into its natural fight-or-flight mode. This refers to the physiological process that occurs when you’re faced with a threat, causing your body to respond by rapidly increasing its production of adrenaline. An adrenaline rush prepares you to react quickly to a perceived threat, and … Read more

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Personal Injury

What to Expect if You Incur a Spinal Cord Injury in a Car Accident

Suffering a spinal cord injury could alter the course of your life. It occurs when you suffer trauma to your cervical, lumbar, or thoracic spine, damaging or severing your spinal cord, and the site of your injury will determine its effects. For example, a spinal cord injury to the cervical spine might result in quadriplegia, … Read more

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Personal Injury

How to Recognize TBI Symptoms After a Car Crash

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when you receive a sudden jolt or blow to the head or body that causes your brain to slosh around inside the skull. The Brain Trauma Foundation reports that an estimated 2.5 million people suffer TBIs each year. Of these, 50,000 result in death and 80,000 in permanent disability. … Read more

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Workers' Compensation

How to Negotiate a Workers’ Compensation Settlement

If you were injured on the job and left with a disability that prevents you from returning to work, or from working at full capacity, you are entitled to seek a workers’ compensation settlement. The workers’ compensation insurance company might offer a settlement after you have reached maximum medical improvement, which is the point at … Read more

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Personal Injury

Understanding Comparative Negligence

If you’re injured in an accident in Missouri because of the actions of someone else, you might be entitled to recover compensation through a personal injury claim. Some people think they can’t recover compensation when they are partially at fault. However, since Missouri follows a doctrine of comparative fault or negligence, this is not true. … Read more

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Personal Injury

What Is Subrogation? Can It Affect Your Auto Collision Claim?

Most Missourians know that after you’re involved in an auto accident, you file an insurance claim. If the accident was someone else’s fault, you file a claim with their insurance company, and if you’re injured, they should pay for your medical costs. However, a process called subrogation could affect your settlement amount. What is subrogation, … Read more

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