What to Know About Herniated Discs From Car Accidents
Over five million car accidents occur annually in the United States resulting in an average of two million injuries and around 30,000 deaths. Back and neck injuries are the most commonly experienced car accident injuries. Trauma to this area occurs from sheer crash force in a car accident which exerts tremendous pressure on the...
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What Are Missouri’s Right-of-Way Laws?
Close to half of all traffic accidents occur in intersections, including in Missouri. Although some intersection accidents happen in guided intersections with traffic signals, far more accidents occur at unguided intersections such as four-way stops. Many drivers in Missouri either fail to learn the right-of-way laws, forget them, or blatantly disregard the rules. If...
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What is a “No Contact” Motorcycle Accident?
Motorcycle enthusiasts in Missouri love a ride in the open air on scenic routes on a weekend, or for gas-saving daily transportation. Sadly, the same unenclosed design that makes riding an exhilarating experience also leaves motorcyclists at high risk of severe injuries in an accident. Motorcycle riders make up a significant percentage of overall...
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How Is Pain and Suffering Calculated in Missouri?
When a Missouri resident suffers serious injuries due to another party’s carelessness, reckless behavior, or intentional wrongdoing, the civil courts allow them to seek compensation for their damages. In an injury claim, the word “damages” refers to both the economic and non-economic consequences of the injury. While it’s easy to see how a personal...
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Do You Have to File a Police Report After a Car Accident in Missouri?
A serious accident is painful and traumatic, but even minor traffic accidents and parking lot fender-benders can be distressing when they cause damage to your vehicle. How do you know when to draw the line between a fender-bender and a car accident, and do you always have to report a car accident to the...
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Can a Car Accident Cause Fibromyalgia?
Most serious injuries from a car accident are immediately apparent when paramedics arrive on the scene and take accident victims to the hospital. But what if a Missouri car accident victim notices unusual symptoms months after the accident and receives a diagnosis of fibromyalgia? Insurance companies may assert that this is a mere coincidence,...
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