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When Is a Written Boating Accident Report Required in Missouri?

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Each year, many people enjoy boating on Missouri’s waterways. If you are involved in an accident while operating your boat, ship, Jet Ski, or another watercraft, you might wonder about your responsibilities for reporting what happened. When is a written ...
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What to Do for a Delayed Car Accident Injury

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Many car accidents only involve property damage and amount to little more than minor annoyances. For example, out of 131,390 total reported car accidents in Missouri in 2021, 97,207 only involved property damage. However, some people might initially believe that ...
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How to Obtain Traffic Camera Video of a Car Accident

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In most motor vehicle collisions at intersections, one driver ignores the traffic control device and causes the accident. However, in some cases, both of the involved drivers will claim that they had the right of way and the other driver ...
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What to Do If You Are Injured in a Hotel

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When you plan a vacation in Branson, you likely do not think that you might be injured in a hotel accident. The city has more than nine million visitors each year, and most of the people who visit do not ...
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The Importance of Witness Statements After a Collision

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Following a motor vehicle accident, determining fault is key to figuring out who should be responsible for paying damages to the other involved party. If you were the victim of a car accident that you believe was caused by the ...
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Who Is at Fault in a Merging Accident?

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When you merge onto an interstate or try to change lanes while driving on a busy, multi-lane street, you have a higher risk of being involved in an accident. Some drivers speed up when they see others about to merge ...
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Why File a Police Report After a Car Accident?

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Some people think that they don’t need to worry about reporting minor car accidents to the police, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Why file a police report after a collision? Some accidents that might initially seem minor ...
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Truck Collision Dos and Don’ts

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In the aftermath of a collision with a large truck, it can be difficult to know what to do. You might be dealing with possible injuries, overwhelming emotions, and a rush of adrenaline. However, it’s important to remember that what ...
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How Long Does It Take to Get a Settlement After a Car Accident?

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How long does it take to get a settlement after a car accident? There is no single answer. Instead, the length of time that your case might take will depend on multiple factors. Scroll down to learn more.
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How to Know If a Settlement Offer Is Fair

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Did you know that most personal injury claims are resolved outside of court without the parties ever having to step in front of a judge or jury? In many cases, claims involving preventable accidents reach settlements before lawsuits are filed. ...
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