Fortunately, car accidents sometimes result in only minor injuries. While these impairments might not seem substantial enough to justify filing a claim, it is important to understand that even though an injury might initially appear small, it can become aggravated and turn into a substantial impairment down the road. People who are left with minor […]
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When many people receive personal injury settlements, they are surprised to find that third parties have a claim to a portion of the compensation. Moreover, third parties will often claim a right to reimbursement even if they have no legal right to the reimbursement. Medical providers sometimes assert a personal injury lien on an injured […]
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Being involved in a truck accident is an overwhelming event that often leaves victims emotionally and mentally uncertain about how to proceed. Unfortunately, Missouri saw 819 deadly truck crashes in 2019, and countless others in which drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians were seriously injured. If you or a loved one was involved in a truck […]
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Many people are involved in car accidents each day in Missouri and Kansas. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that in 2019, there were 157,038 total crashes. Meanwhile, the Kansas Department of Transportation reports that there were 60,473 crashes in 2015, the most recent year for which data is available. While here are situations in […]
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We all rely on motorized vehicles to get around on a daily basis, whether we are driving a car or riding a bus. When car accidents occur and a person is injured, that injured victim can quickly begin incurring large medical bills. Lost wages, pain and suffering, and other hardships. To make matters worse, some […]
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When temperatures in Missouri drop in winter and late spring. It is likely that both snow and ice can be found on the state’s roads. The Missouri Department of Transportation reports that there were 879 traffic fatalities in Missouri in 2019. Many of these car accidents involved motorists who decided to operate their vehicles in […]
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In a 2019 survey of the trucking industry, Business Insider reported that trucks in the United States move approximately 71% of freight and that approximately 6% of all full-time jobs in the country are in trucking. While many truck drivers operate their trucks safely, unfortunately, we all too often witness truck drivers who are recklessly […]
Continue reading Three Common Violations of Missouri Truck Drivers
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When car crashes occur in Missouri, victims are often left feeling uncertain about how to respond or what to do. Unfortunately, being unprepared can weaken an accident victim’s ability to obtain the compensation that they deserve. Instead of ending up overwhelmed, it is much better to be prepared in case you end up in a […]
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Passenger vehicles are involved in the largest amount of motor-vehicle crash fatalities each year. These crashes impact the drivers of vehicles, but the passengers can also be seriously injured. When passengers are injured in car crashes, there are often several different avenues to obtain compensation. Injured passengers can initiate legal action against the driver of […]
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that an alarming number of traffic fatalities occur at night. While only 25% of car crashes occur at night, approximately 50% of traffic fatalities occur during this time. During the winter months it gets dark early, and these conditions can be particularly hazardous for motorists. Additionally, countless trucks […]
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