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. ...
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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 ...
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When to Consider Mediation for a Car Accident
Following a car accident that left you injured, you might have problems recovering compensation from the at-fault driver and their insurance company. Insurance companies operate as for-profit entities and strive to avoid or reduce claims even when they are valid. ...
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The Importance of a Medical Evaluation After a Car Accident
Immediately after a car accident, you will likely feel overwhelmed by the situation and have trouble knowing what to do. Your body releases adrenaline and endorphins in response to a crash as a part of its natural reaction, and these ...
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Essential Steps to Take After a Motorcycle Accident
Even if you always exercise caution while riding your motorcycle, you can’t control the actions of other motorists around you on the road. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are four times more likely to suffer injuries and 28 times more likely to die ...
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Determining Fault in a Multi-Vehicle Collision
A multi-vehicle accident can make it difficult to figure out who was at fault and which party’s insurance company should be responsible for paying damages. Missouri courts evaluate the fault of each involved party to assess liability in a multi-vehicle ...
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Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Workers’ Compensation Attorney
You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if you suffered a workplace accident and serious injuries. However, some insurance companies and employers try to avoid paying claims, making it important to retain an experienced workers’ compensation attorney to fight ...
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How to Document Your Car Accident Injuries
It’s not uncommon to feel confused and uncertain after an accident. Motor vehicle collisions and their aftermath are chaotic, and they can be especially overwhelming when you have suffered injuries. That said, knowing how to document your car accident injuries ...
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What Are the Odds of Getting in a Car Crash?
Most drivers don’t envision having a car accident when they get behind the wheel. However, auto accidents are quite common. While many crashes are relatively minor and do not result in injuries or deaths, some are catastrophic and leave victims ...
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What Is the Average Workers’ Compensation Settlement for Shoulder Surgery?
Among nonfatal workplace injuries in 2022, shoulder injuries resulted in the greatest number of days away from work. Per data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median number of days away from work due to shoulder injuries was ...
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