What Happens If I Let Someone Borrow My Car and They Get in an Accident?
When a friend or family member asks to borrow your car, you probably don’t expect them to get into an accident. But unfortunately, traffic collisions can happen at any time. If the person who borrowed your vehicle gets into a ...
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Why You Need a Local Attorney If You’re Injured on Vacation
Are you eagerly anticipating an upcoming vacation? We hope you have a wonderful, relaxing, and stress-free trip with your loved ones. But unfortunately, sometimes travelers experience bad luck while away from home. For example, they might be involved in a ...
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Repetitive Stress Injuries in the Workplace
In Missouri, employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance or apply to self-insure after meeting the requirements established under Mo. Code Regs. tit. 8 § 50-3.010. Most employers opt to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This means that if an employee is ...
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What Happens If You Have a Car Accident While on Vacation?
Many families take to the road during the summer. According to its annual survey, The Vacationer found that 81 percent of Americans plan to travel during the summer, with 80 percent planning to travel by car at least once. Traveling ...
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Concussion Symptoms to Watch for After a Car Accident
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most devastating types of injuries that people might suffer in car crashes. Depending on its severity, a TBI could leave a victim with lifelong disabilities that permanently affect their quality of life. The ...
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How Many Times Can You Appeal a Workers’ Compensation Case?
Workers’ compensation is supposed to provide benefits to employees who are injured on the job. While employees aren’t required to prove that their employers were negligent in order to recover benefits, many claims are still denied by insurance companies. It ...
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Who Is Liable for a Lane-Change Accident?
Following a collision that causes injuries, the liability of the parties must be determined. Since Missouri is a fault state for car accidents, it’s important to figure out which party was at fault so that victims can pursue compensation for ...
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What Trucking Regulations Could Affect My Case?
If you were injured in a collision with a large truck, you might feel overwhelmed by your condition and the losses you have suffered. Truck collision claims can be more complex than other types of motor vehicle accidents because of ...
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What to Expect from a Truck Accident Settlement
After suffering serious injuries in a truck accident, dealing with your injuries, lost wages, rising medical expenses, and other losses can feel overwhelming. Because of the differences in sizes and weights between passenger cars and commercial trucks, trucking collisions often ...
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What to Expect from a Motorcycle Accident Settlement
Motorcycle collisions are among the most dangerous types of accidents that can occur in Missouri. In 2021, the most recent year for which data is available, 159 people in the state were killed in motorcycle crashes, and many more were ...
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