Should You Have a Dash Cam?
Dash cams are becoming increasingly common, but perhaps you’re unsure if you should invest in one for your vehicle. Are they just another trendy gadget? Or do they provide a smart, convenient way to protect yourself on the road? Should ...
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What to Expect from a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
If you’ve lost your loved one because of the negligent or wrongful actions of someone else, you might be considering a wrongful death lawsuit. However, dealing with a legal claim while you’re struggling with your grief and financial losses can ...
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How to Prepare for Court as a Victim
Following a car, truck, or motorcycle accident in which you were the victim, you are entitled to recover compensation for your losses from the at-fault party. To do this, you must file a claim against each party that contributed to ...
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What Types of Evidence Can Be Used to Prove Negligence in a Truck Accident Case?
Truck accidents can be devastating because of the large disparities in weight and size between large trucks and passenger vehicles. While large trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds under regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and ...
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Watch Out for These Hidden Injuries After a Car Accident
When you’re involved in a collision, your body reacts by going into its natural fight-or-flight mode. This refers to the physiological process that occurs when you’re faced with a threat, causing your body to respond by rapidly increasing its production ...
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What to Expect if You Incur a Spinal Cord Injury in a Car Accident
Suffering a spinal cord injury could alter the course of your life. It occurs when you suffer trauma to your cervical, lumbar, or thoracic spine, damaging or severing your spinal cord, and the site of your injury will determine its ...
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How to Recognize TBI Symptoms After a Car Crash
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when you receive a sudden jolt or blow to the head or body that causes your brain to slosh around inside the skull. The Brain Trauma Foundation reports that an estimated 2.5 million people ...
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How to Negotiate a Workers’ Compensation Settlement
If you were injured on the job and left with a disability that prevents you from returning to work, or from working at full capacity, you are entitled to seek a workers’ compensation settlement. The workers’ compensation insurance company might ...
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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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