Reporting a Drunk Driver
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
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
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?
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
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?
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
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
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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What Doctor to See After a Car Accident
If you are involved in a car collision, your situation may end in one of three common scenarios. First, you might be lucky and emerge without an injury. Second, you might experience some minor-to-moderate injuries and go get checked out ...
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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Suit?
In Missouri, a wrongful death claim may arise when a person is killed in an incident that was caused by the negligent or intentional actions of another person or an entity. If the person had lived, he or she would ...
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