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Tips for Filing a Passenger Injury Claim

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Were you recently injured as a passenger in an auto collision? Because you weren’t behind the steering wheel, you may wonder how to proceed legally to pursue compensation for your injuries. What’s the first thing you should do after the ...
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What Happens If There Is No Police Report for a Car Accident?

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Each year, an estimated six million vehicle collisions happen in the United States. While many accidents are minor and do not involve injuries, some result in serious injuries or fatalities. If you are involved in an accident, knowing what to do during ...
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How to Deal with Medical Bills After a Trucking Accident

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If you were involved in a trucking accident, your injuries might require hospitalization, surgeries, or intensive medical care. Serious injuries translate into huge medical costs and may leave you struggling to pay for your medical bills. Getting help from an ...
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What to Do After a Serious Car Crash

While all vehicle accidents are unexpected, a serious car crash can be especially overwhelming. Even worse, if you’ve suffered a significant injury, you might not know what actions you should take to protect your finances and your health. At the ...
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How Long Do You Have to Make a Claim After a Car Accident?

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After a car accident in Missouri, it’s normal to feel lost and unsure of what to do. Many victims feel hopeless when their bills and medical expenses begin piling up. While you might not think that you need to immediately ...
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How Do I Get a Police Accident Report?

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Were you recently injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle collision? If the other driver caused the collision, pursuing a personal injury claim could help you recover monetary compensation for your losses. To pursue your claim successfully, you will need ...
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The Games Car Insurance Companies Play

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Because most outings in your car are safe and stress-free, it can be easy to forget how common car accidents are. It’s an unfortunate fact that people in our community are involved in car crashes every day, and some suffer ...
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How Long Do You Have to File a Police Report After a Car Accident?

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Did you know that almost all car accidents must be reported to the police in Missouri? If your accident caused property damage of more than $500 or resulted in an injury or death, it must be reported to the police; ...
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What Is the Statute of Limitations on Car Accident Claims?

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If you were involved in a car accident because of the actions of someone else, you may have the right to recover compensation for the losses that you have suffered as a result. You might think that the time for ...
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Evidence in Slip-and-Fall Cases

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Slip-and-fall accidents are among the most common types of preventable accidents that happen each year. In 2014 alone, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that seven million older adults were injured in falls. People of any age can ...
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