The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that approximately 100,000 motor vehicle crashes each year are caused by fatigued driving. Annually, these accidents resulted in 1,550 deaths, 71,000 injuries, and $12.5 million in damages. When more drivers educate themselves about the danger of fatigued driving, fewer car accidents may occur. The following provides critical details […]
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In 2019, there were 37,832 car crashes in Missouri that resulted in personal injuries. While some of these crashes involved people who were in excellent physical condition, some accidents involved people who had previously been injured. Even if you have a pre-existing injury, however, you are still entitled to receive damages that you incurred after […]
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While it is dangerous, motorcyclists in Missouri are permitted to split the lane with motor vehicles. You might have even been driving recently in Missouri and noticed a motorcyclist accelerating close to you and in the same lane, or weaving between lanes of cars stuck in traffic.
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Many car crashes are caused by motorists who are speeding or going too fast for the current road conditions. This might involve going only a few miles an hour over the posted speed limit, or it can involve going much faster. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in 2017, speeding was a contributing […]
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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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